p.1 #1 · Anyone have a Spyder3 Monitor Calibrator?
Hey guys,
I'm looking to use one of these to calibrate my monitor. I can't justify the price tag at the moment, and I can't find anyone on CL with this to borrow from. So I thought that if someone had this at home and isn't using it, would it be okay to borrow it for a day or two?
I'll pay shipping both ways, including confirmation. My feedback here is still somewhat new (8 positive), but on eBay, I have over 240 positive feedback, and 0 negative. I can send you a message via eBay with my account if you'd like to see it.
p.1 #5 · Anyone have a Spyder3 Monitor Calibrator?
lukeb wrote:
+1
as was said calibration is not a one time event. at minimum you warm up your monitor, yes even LED/LCD types, for at least 30 minutes and then do the cal. you also will want to repeat this at minimum monthly to maintain reasonable high quality repeatability.
there are further variables as ambient light measurements that will influence your calibration. once initially done the monthy recal can take up to 20 minutes depending on your target patch levels availability
p.1 #6 · Anyone have a Spyder3 Monitor Calibrator?
I don't mind if it's a one time affair and I don't do it again for a while. I'm not a pro.... I just need my monitor to reflect with some accuracy what color's I'm seeing. Thanks for all your guys' input so far.
p.1 #8 · Anyone have a Spyder3 Monitor Calibrator?
Gregory Edge wrote:
Most of the lens rental houses rent colorimeters. You still need software to use them and for that you need a license. Why not just buy a used unit?
I checked them out, and it's out of my budget range.
p.1 #9 · Anyone have a Spyder3 Monitor Calibrator?
The problem is if a guy's got a colorimeter that's working for him he's very reluctant to let it out of his hands. If your monitor is as far out as you say it can be improved with a visual calibration.
p.1 #10 · Anyone have a Spyder3 Monitor Calibrator?
Gregory Edge wrote:
Most of the lens rental houses rent colorimeters. You still need software to use them and for that you need a license. Why not just buy a used unit?
no you don't. in the case of xrite i1 profiler software for the monitor can be downloaded freely from their website and as long as their unit is used it recognizes the unit and allows its baseline use. that being for the screen. if you wish to add capability you buy the code and it unlocks it.
p.1 #13 · Anyone have a Spyder3 Monitor Calibrator?
Speaking of calibrating monitors, have any of you (using a 64 bit Windows 7 system), had any issues with the Spyder or Xrite calibrators? I need to know which one to get and I've read that some have issues with and/or no driver updates to work with a 64 bit system.
Dec 10, 2011 at 09:52 PM
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p.1 #14 · Anyone have a Spyder3 Monitor Calibrator?
Harmony234 wrote:
Speaking of calibrating monitors, have any of you (using a 64 bit Windows 7 system), had any issues with the Spyder or Xrite calibrators? I need to know which one to get and I've read that some have issues with and/or no driver updates to work with a 64 bit system.
Using Spyder 3 elite with windows 7 64-bit. no problem.
p.1 #17 · Anyone have a Spyder3 Monitor Calibrator?
Spyder
I used it for few years and found it useless and timeconsuming. The only "calibration" you would need are your eyes and printing untill you like it. It takes mostly three times to get what you want. sometimes, same big size.
BTW, using Spyder doesn't cut down on the number to "proof prints."
