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seer_claw
09-07-2006, 08:49 PM
Does anyone have one of these things?

Spyder (http://www.thecamerastore.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=31758)

I've got 2 badly calibrated monitors and can't afford to buy one of these things. But if someone has one and might be willing to lend it to me I would greatly appreciate it.

I'm sure we could work something out in terms of repayment. Beer or something like that.

lint
09-07-2006, 09:21 PM
you can look into some alternative calibration software/hardware that isn't so expensive. The pantome Huey has received good reviews, and only costs $100. I have a Pantone Eye 1 that works pretty good, was on sale for $130. the thing with calibration is that you need to recalibrate periodically, I do mine every 3-4 weeks. So it's best to invest if you're serious about it.

rage2
09-08-2006, 08:07 AM
I was told u can rent the Spyder somewhere in town. Can't remember where tho.

seer_claw
09-08-2006, 12:08 PM
Originally posted by rage2
I was told u can rent the Spyder somewhere in town. Can't remember where tho.

lol, thanks Rage. But doesn't really help me much, I guess I'm going to have to stop being lazy and just look. :)

I was just looking at the Spyder Express, only 1 setting for calibration but has anyone used it and what do they think about it?

D'z Nutz
09-08-2006, 09:11 PM
You never realise how out of wack your monitors are until you calibrate them. Hurray for SpyderPro 2!

seer_claw
09-08-2006, 09:35 PM
Originally posted by D'z Nutz
You never realise how out of wack your monitors are until you calibrate them. Hurray for SpyderPro 2!

Or you buy a different system and new monitor and the colour is completely different on the 2 of them. :(

Just looking at the Spyder2 Pro at vistek and they have a nice $60 US rebate until December but it still puts them at about $240 plus tax.

lint
09-08-2006, 10:20 PM
http://www.pantone.com/articles/images/prod_MEU101_lrg.jpg

http://www.pantone.com/products/products.asp?idArea=2&bShowProducts=1&showNav=121

$100 at LD
http://www.londondrugs.com/Cultures/en-US/Product+Detail/Computers.htm?CatalogNavigationBreadCrumbs=Computers;Computers;Computer%20Accessories;Miscellaneous;Pantone%20Huey%20Colour%20Calibration&CS_Catalog=Computers&CS_RootCategory=Computers&CS_Category=Miscellaneous&CS_ProductID=1533488&ProductTab=1

Ferio_vti
09-11-2006, 07:53 AM
I just bought a Huey on eBay from this seller:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&item=130024094205&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

turboMiata
09-19-2006, 06:43 PM
Originally posted by seer_claw
Just looking at the Spyder2 Pro at vistek and they have a nice $60 US rebate until December but it still puts them at about $240 plus tax.

why don't you just get the spyder2? it's less than 200 from the camera store. that's what i'm using.

dragonone
10-25-2006, 02:30 AM
is this necessary for lcd/plasmas? and which is better, the huey or spyderexpress, both are about the same price

seer_claw
10-25-2006, 06:41 PM
Originally posted by dragonone
is this necessary for lcd/plasmas? and which is better, the huey or spyderexpress, both are about the same price

I picked up the spyder2 but at that price the Huey seems to be pretty good. Yes, it is necessary for every monitor. I thought that mine were calibrated pretty good. As soon as I calibrated them I could see the difference. THe software shows you the difference before and after. Both my LCD's were blue toned and way too dark. Much better after. :thumbsup: