Datacolor Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor
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From capturing images to digital editing and printing your work, you can rely on consistent, accurate color throughout your studio and digital workflow with the DataColor Spyder3Elite. The Spyder3 is the only colorimeter available on the market offering a seven detector color engine, with an aperture several times larger than other devices, thereby increasing its light sensitivity by 400 percent for increased accuracy and performance. This ensures consistent color on all LCD, CRT, laptop and front projector displays.
Among its most innovative features is a proofing capability called SpyderProof that brings an impressive level of color control to any digital workflow. SpyderProof enables professionals to evaluate calibration with a before and after mode. Professionals can view four quadrants of thematic photos to specifically evaluate saturated colors, skin tones, gradients, and black and white images to ensure the desired calibration results.
As compared to its award-winning predecessor Spyder2, the Spyder3 offers a sleeker design that's 37 percent smaller and incorporates third-generation Spyder technology. The updated form factor includes an embedded ambient light detector and desktop cradle that doubles as a tripod mount. It also includes an easy-to-use, photo-centric user interface with features that photographers and creative professionals need.
Designed for the way photographers work, the Spyder3 Elite is the next generation in calibration accuracy, precision and speed, allowing you to create profiles to your specifications and bring an unprecedented level of color control to your work.
- Third Generation Spyder Technology
- The Spyder3 colorimeter is based on a state-of-the-art optical design, using a 7-detector color engine and a very large light aperture, providing unrivaled performance. In conjunction with the patented filter array and embedded ambient light sensor, the Spyder3 provides industry-leading performance for the precision calibration of LCD, CRT, projector and notebook displays.
- Elegant Form and Function
- With a unique fusion of design excellence and functionality, the Spyder3 offers a small footprint, embedded ambient light sensor, and LED indicator. The desktop cradle can be used for storage, ambient light monitoring, or tripod attachment, and the three attachment methods - large area suction cup, counterweight, or tripod mount - can be used interchangeably to suit the needs of any photographer.
- Designed for Photographers
- The Spyder3 has increased light sensitivity by 400% as compared to the previous edition, and also features the largest screen sample area or aperture in the industry resulting in improved accuracy on LCD screens and a faster calibration time.
- Super-Fast ReCAL
- ReCAL reduces full calibration time by more than half allowing you to quickly and easily re-calibrate on a more frequent basis or before any important shoot or post-production project.
- Intelligent Ambient Light Control
- Embedded with a next-generation, high precision sensor, Spyder3 automatically measures the ambient light within a room for a new level of precision calibration. Spyder3 provides you with options to change either your studio lighting or display profile if the ambient light changes. Maintaining a history log of lighting conditions, Spyder3 can intelligently discern true lighting changes from random fluctuations caused by studio flashes or shadows.
- Unlimited Calibration Targets
- Unlimited, user-defined choices for white point, gamma, white luminance, and black luminance give you full control of your digital color workflow. This means that discerning professionals can tune their calibration to optimize shadow detail, studio light or lightbox matching, and destination output device.
- Custom Black and White Luminance Control
- This essential tool for studio matching allows precision control of a monitors black and white luminance, so that professionals can achieve the ultimate in calibration accuracy and screen matching.
- Expert Console
- The Expert Console is the professional's choice for precise color calibration by putting all of the calibration parameters and actions in one comprehensive window. This means that power users can by-pass the step-by-step wizard and get right down to business.
- StudioMatch Assistant
- StudioMatch Assistant gides you through calibrating all of your studio displays to a single calibration target, and accounts for each display's white and black luminance as well as studio light conditions. This means that you can rely on consistent and accurate color and luminance on all the displays in your studio. In addition, the Display Assistant allows you to enter all of the model-specific information for each of your displays and stores them, saving you time on all future calibrations.
- L-Star Calibration Option
- Using patented L-Star Technology as an alternative to typical gamma settings; you can generate unique tonal response curves for open shadows and detailed highlights. This is especially useful for photographers using L-Star workflows.
- SpyderCertification Option
- This unique feature enforces consistent calibration standards and settings for all subscribed displays, and a warning appears when a display's calibration is out of date or incorrect. Any screen with the SpyderCertified icon is assured of being current and accurate.
- Support for Next Generation Displays
- The patented Spyder3 optical design and color engine enable precise calibration and profiling of the latest in wide gamut, LED backlight and AdobeRGB displays.
- Display History Utility
- Track critical monitor attributes including white luminance color primaries - the Spyder3Elite provides white luminance trend recording - a very useful tool to track your displays' performance over time.
- Front Projector Calibration Option
- The Spyder3Elite calibration system can calibrates front projectors - giving you the confidence to present and show your work on projected screens with excellent color fidelity.
- SpyderProof Function
- Evaluate your calibration in before and after mode using four quadrants of thematic photos targeting Saturated Colors, Skin Tones, Gradients and Black & White. Zoom in on any photo to scrutinize highlights, shadow detail, color or tonal response. Softproof the images using your own custom profiles. Designed for the way photographers work, SpyderProof brings you a new level of color control to help you achieve color excellence.
- Native Gamma Calibration Option
- Advanced feature allows calibration of monitors to Native Gamma, or White Balanced Native Gamma.
- On Screen Spot Color Measurement
- This is an advanced feature that allows you to take custom measurements of any spot color on the display for analysis and comparison.
- Cross-platform Compatibility
- Spyder3 software runs on today's popular hardware and software platforms, including Windows, Macintosh and even Intel based Macintosh systems, and is the only calibration product that works efficiently on any computer, running Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows XP (32/64) & Vista (32/64).
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 267 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (111)
- Accurate colors (97)
- Improves performance (78)
- Easy to navigate (68)
- Professional quality (67)
Cons
- Difficult to navigate (8)
- Poor design (5)
- Pricey / poor value (5)
- Inaccurate controls (4)
- Limited compatibility (3)
Best Uses
- Professional quality (83)
- In the studio (50)
- Presentations (21)
- Photography (18)
- Complex projects (17)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (102), Enthusiast (44), Business owner (35), Professional artist (30), Photographer (18)
- Primary use:
- Personal (79), Business (69)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (106)
Most Liked Positive Review
Very useful purchase
I recently bought a new Epson printer and I couldn't get a good print result out of it to save my life. I bought the Spyder3Elite in hopes of solving the problem and what a...Read complete review
I recently bought a new Epson printer and I couldn't get a good print result out of it to save my life. I bought the Spyder3Elite in hopes of solving the problem and what a pleasant surprise this little product is. It was easy to set up, quick, and the results were that my prints match very closely now to what I see on the screen. I use a laptop and often work in different lighting when editing my photos and found that I needed to have multiple profiles to use in the different locations. You can really see the difference between calibrating in natural, incandescent, and fluorescent lighting. Just switch between the profile defaults and wait for the screen to blip the new setting and be amazed how different it looks, but editing a photo separately in different lighting still results in two prints that match very closely to one another. The only negative things I could really say is that I probably over bought seeing as I haven't seen any reason for me at least to dive any deeper than using the basic auto mode, and also the before and after comparison thing isn't accurate in that you have to set the monitor back to its factory defaults before calibrating which is much more dramatic a difference than probably how I had set it myself. But, the proof is that their product fixed what I couldn't, so I'll let that slid. A-Results A-Ease of Use C-For Ambient Light Thing (Not sure what this is really for since I can generally tell if the room light is to much or to little to be working in, but maybe some will like the little blue light doing its thing on their desk) Seems like a lot of money to spend on something like this, but the headaches, wasted ink and paper, time, and knowing what you see is pretty much what you will be getting are well worth it.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Software not ready for prime time
The Spyder3Elite has allowed me to more accurately than ever, calibrate my monitors, however, the software which is used for the Spyder is seriously flawed.
The software works great for single monitor...Read complete review
The Spyder3Elite has allowed me to more accurately than ever, calibrate my monitors, however, the software which is used for the Spyder is seriously flawed.
The software works great for single monitor computers, however, it has a serious problem with dual monitors. On two separate computers with dual monitors, which I have calibrated, it has mixed up which monitor is which.
I would have insisted Datacolor take the unit back, if it weren't for a work around which I've figured out, and the incredible accuracy of the unit. Datacolor themselves have been of no help, insisting to me that the problem isn't there. Personally, I found their customer service people clueless and insulting.
The work around is simple, but should be unnecessary. I let the software assign the profile to the wrong monitor, then once complete, I copy the profile to the right monitor's listing, assign each one as the default profile, then remove the wrong profile. It takes about two or three minutes to perform that switch.
At this time, I can't recommend this product to anyone using dual monitors. While the product accurately calibrates the monitors, the software must be corrected before I could recommend the product.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
I bought this product to reign in my MacBook Pro and Samsung 245T displays. I had tried visual calibration before with poor results. This system allowed for accurate color and brightness adjustments that have really improved my workspace.
One note, this cannot be used with a hub or low power USB device and strangely enough, it only works in one of my two MBP USB ports? Not quite sure why that is.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
Good, basic calibration...pretty good value for the money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
My laptop was giving inconsistent results when printing with my pixma pro9000. I hesitated to spend the money for the spyder3 elite because I am not a professional and wondered if it was really worth the cost. I will now say emphatically that I would spend the money again for this calibrator. What a difference in my printed projects! My monitor colors are much better looking. It was easy to set-up and use. I liked the before and after views so that I could see what the spyder 3 had done to improve my display. I would recommend getting it if you want your printing to match what your monitor displays.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
I received my Spyder 3 Elite and immediately solved all my problems , easy to use fast and efficient , no more stress worrying about colour .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Support for Multiscreen
Cons
- Poor Design
- Use on LCD difficult
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
I'm using the Spyder to calibrate my 3 monitors for color correction work. It is very easy to use and the calibration seems quite accurate. If you use LCD screens, be aware though, that they haven't really thought through how you are supposed to place the sensor on the screen and keep it there. Since the suction cup could damage the surface of the LCD, they provide a solution with a counter weight. This is dysfunctional to say the least and I had to put up an adventurous contraption with small tripods and an articulating arm I had lying around to keep it in place.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
I use this to calibrate my monitor so I get real life color and match my printer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Efficient
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
Easy to setup and use and efficient.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
Photo Post Processing using Spyder3Elite has brought back the the WYSIWYG principle... What You See Is What You Get! Color Accuracy at its best!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
Essential tool for photographer
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
They really have this working well. Simply hardware and user friendly software. All monitors are different and must be calibrated for even acceptable level of basic photo work. Software is also easily customizable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
I procrastinated and resisted calibrating my iMac and MacBook Pro 17" for a long time. Rationalizing that the pics looks good and none of my cust ever complained about color issues or exposure problems. I finally decided to get one of the se and give it a go. While the changes were not drastic, I could def tell a difference. I highly recommend this!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
Very new to color management but I wanted to tie all my monitors together so that what I saw on one screen matched what I saw on another. This should also clean up anything I post up on the web. Worked on a vista machine with a Samsung monitor and on a Macbook with an external Acer monitor. I calibrated both the Macbook lcd as well as the Acer. Everything seems ok thus far except I haven't taken advantage of the reminders on the vista machine to re-calibrate again. Have not gotten to the point of locking in my printers to the monitors. I guess that's the next step. Big learning curve for me on that so I procrastinate.I got the elite I believe because it would do multiple monitors on one machine. Not all the versions do this apparently. Do the research before you buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
Easy to install and calibrate..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
Easy software to use. Great results. Reasonable price! If you buy it you will not regret it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Needed initial support
Best Uses
- In The Studio
- Photography
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
I had some trouble installing my Spyder3Elite on my MacPro and had to go to their website for support help. After an initial slow response, I got the help I needed (which was a updated download) and then the installation worked just fine. The product calibrated my Cinema HD and Dell 3007 WFP monitors to match precisely. It was simple and easy to follow.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Low Cost
Cons
- Variability in precision
Best Uses
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
After Years relying upon DPT-94 Colorimeter , i was facing a dead-end with my new Apple Cinema display 27". The DPT-94 is awesome for sRGB display but fall short on wider gamut model... After reading some serious forums i have chosen The Spyder Elite...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
The spyder3Elite calibrated my screen so what I was printing is what I was working on!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
I purchased a Syder3Elite because the colors I was seeing on my iMac screen did not match the colors I getting from my Canon Pixma Pro 9000 Mark II printer. This calibration toll seems to have fixed that.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
Used on iMac and LG screens. Made a big difference in proper calibration. Took only a few minutes and was very easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Spyder3Elite Display Calibration System from Datacolor:
I'm using this to build print sales. The difference between the calibrated and un-calibrated prints was remarkable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- Spyder3 Colorimeter
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