No, you don't want pink faces in your photos. This Spyder monitor calibrator changes the colors you see on your monitor to a standardized format so your prints look natural. It's easy to set up and use, and it's functionality is transparent. Your other programs, like games, won't be affected negatively in brightness or image quality.

I’m a photographer but got a new screen recently and noticed my photos just seemed off while viewing them on the new screen. I was dubious about this working but wow wow wow. Easy set up and accurate colors!

The 2024 Version Datacolor Spyder Monitor Calibration Tool is an essential tool for anyone who requires precise color accuracy in their work, whether you're a photographer, designer, or videographer. The calibration process is quick and easy, and the results are immediately noticeable, with more accurate colors, improved contrast, and better overall display consistency. The software is intuitive, and the device itself is compact and easy to use, making it a great choice for both professionals and hobbyists.The 2024 version includes improvements in speed and accuracy, making it even more reliable than previous models. It works well with a variety of monitors, including both LCD and OLED screens, and ensures your display is fine-tuned for color-critical tasks. Overall, the Spyder Monitor Calibration Tool is a must-have for anyone looking to ensure their monitors display true, consistent color.

I have 6 monitors, 5 of them standard wide-gamut LCD and 1 OLED, and this device didn't work on any of them. I spent hours trying to get it to work. When trying to calibrate it would repeatedly crash with a mysterious error message, leaving the profile configured to an extremely incorrect state (e.g. bright green). I had to disable white balance correction to work around that. Even then it produced a different brightness and white balance every time I tried to use it, and it was never correct. It also provided no way to revert the ICC profiles to their original setting after saving it. The multi-monitor features also failed spectacularly, they often would not even render on the correct monitor (they'd place the window across two monitors and partially offscreen), and I wasn't able to complete a multi-monitor calibration even once. On top of that their registration process requires your email address and they provide no means of updating or removing it, which caused us a lot of trouble, we had to email them to request for them to remove it. This device has ruined my life and left me in tears and I sincerely regret ever buying it.

This is the best monitor calibration tool I’ve used. Easy to work with. Good quality.

The spyder is a much-needed device if you're a designer and want to ensure color accuracy with people you collaborate with. There are times when I'm working with a few other individuals, and for the most part, we use hex codes, RGB sliders, or CMYK values to ensure color accuracy, but having some similarities with what we see on the screen can be even more beneficial. Sometimes, we have to show comps on our screen to others who are not in our workgroup, and having the color reproduce consistently is ideal. For the non-designer stakeholder, they may have us change color just because it's not looking correct on screen, but it will print correctly. Having that peace of mind when using the spyder is great as we can try to minimize color shifts when possible.Using the spyder was easy; I just attached it to my monitors, let the program do what it needed to do, and it kicked out a profile. Another great feature of the spyder is it actually measures ambient lighting, so if you're in the same yellowish office light setting, it will suggest a profile so the colors will display correctly, and you're not second-guessing your colors visually on the monitor. Overall, I feel it's a needed device for artists and designers.

It was unable to properly calibrate neither of two Dell Precision laptops screens and failed to calibrate external ASUS monitor. Had to return it; maybe it was a faulty unit or maybe it is indeed very limited in its abilities.

From all my research online, Datacolor seems to be the standard for monitor calibration. As such, I expected their new "pro" model to be accurate and easy to use. Unfortunately, immediately out of the box I started running into issues.I have a M1 Pro MacBook Pro which is fairly new and runs very smoothly with plenty of free memory and storage, etc. I downloaded and installed the mac software found on the website (QR code inside the box brought me to it). My first calibration went smoothly, however, I found that once the application was left open for a few minutes, it would freeze up and the application would go non-responsive. Even when force quitting the app and relaunching, it will remain unresponsive and will not advance past the loading screen (showing my license code). The only way I was able to resolve the issue is by restarting my computer, however, again within just a few minutes it would go back to freezing. This makes calibration a huge pain and essentially renders the ambient light sensor automatic adjustments useless, as the application would need to be active for this to work. I even tried reinstalling the application to no avail.My other issue was that the lens cap would not slide along the wire (as indicated on their website) to act as a counterweight to the lens. I had to tug hard on the cap until it finally slid along the wire, slicing part of the wire insulation as it moved. Seems like the wire was snagged on the lens cap on the inside of the cap where I couldn't see.In the end, I decided to return it to amazon and will purchase an older non-"pro" version or go with a different brand.

C'est un appareil indispensable pour calibrer son écran pour pouvoir être certain d'avoir des vraies couleurs.L'utilisation est enfantine, il suffit de télécharger le programme indiqué et se laisser guider.En quelques instants on découvre les paramètres à modifier sur son écran tels que la luminosité et les couleurs.Enfin la sauvegarde d'un profil en fin de réglage permet de facilement basculer entre plusieurs paramètres d'affichage selon les souhaits.

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In my photography and videography work, color accuracy is a big deal. I shoot a lot of product photos, and the slightest color mismatch can distort a brand's identity. For video, it's also as critical to create a seamless transitions. So, for me, monitor color calibration is a must. I've used several calibration tools, and I'm very familiar with them. I've been using the Spyder non-pro version for a while as well, and if you're wondering whether this pro version offers more features, then stay tuned. I was wondering about the same, and since the price difference between the two is almost $140, then is it really worth upgrading to the pro version?From an unboxing experience, the package has a small form factor, but I found all the essentials neatly organized: the colorimeter itself or the sensor, which feels solid and well-built, along with a counterweight attached to the sensor and USB cable that keeps the device steady when it’s mounted on your monitor. There’s also a USB-C to USB A adapter, and a quick-start guide to get you up and running. No case, which is unfortunate.I know that many photographers and designers feel intimidated by the process of monitor color calibration. I felt the same before I calibrated my first monitor. Believe me, it's not that hard. The sensor and the software will do all the heavy lifting for you, and this device is no exception. Setting it up was refreshingly simple (I was already familiar with it). There are also YouTube videos which will help. First, you download the software from Datacolor’s website, set up an account if you don’t already have one, and follow the steps to install. Once that’s done, you place the sensor on your screen, using the counterweight to hold it in place. The software then walks you through the calibration process, which includes fine-tuning your monitor’s brightness, contrast, and color settings. The SpyderPro does a great job of simplifying this, even for people who might not consider themselves particularly tech-savvy. It lets you save calibration profiles for different lighting environments and offers reminders for regular recalibrations to keep your colors consistent over time.Now, if you're in between this and the non-pro version, I can tell you based on my experience with both, that the SpyderPro really stands out when compared to non-pro model. The Pro version’s sensor allows you to calibrate monitors with brightness levels up to 2000 cd/m², which is critical if you work with high-brightness HDR displays, whereas the non-Pro version is limited to 750 cd/m². Another key advantage is the flexibility in settings. The SpyderPro offers unlimited gamma curve and color temperature options, while the non-Pro caps these at five preset choices. For me, though, the most critical difference is the ability fo match monitors side-by-side. Datacolor calls it StudioMatch. With this feature, I can ensure my dual monitors are calibrated to match perfectly! It also gives me confidence that my colors are consistent no matter which screen I’m working on. Additionally, the Pro version includes tools to view calibration history, create custom caliberation targets depending on the environment, and offers calibration standards for both video and photo workflows, features that simply aren’t available with the non-Pro model. For me, it's worth the additional cost. However, if you're a beginner, I think the non-pro model will do just fine.When comparing the SpyderPro to Calibrite’s ColorChecker tools, it really comes down to workflow and personal preference. The SpyderPro shines with its ease of use and streamlined setup, while Calibrite devices offer a slightly more advanced profiling experience and integrate well with the broader X-Rite ecosystem. Both deliver excellent color accuracy, but I find the SpyderPro to be more user-friendly for day-to-day use, especially for those balancing photo and video work.All in all, the Datacolor SpyderPro hits the sweet spot for me without overcomplicating the process. It find it to be quick, precise, and easy to use. It fits my need for fine-tuning colors for an ad campaign or grading footage for a short film. If you’re considering monitor color calibration, the SpyderPro is definitely worth a closer look.

Funktioniert prima und die Bedienung ist denkbar einfach.Eigentlich glaubte ich, meinen Moni recht gut eingestellt zu haben und war dann ausgesprochen überrascht, wieviel sich da noch herausholen ließ.

Facile d'utilisation, résultat attendu!