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Some people want color accuracy, some need it. If I had an OLED or a working plasma, I might have bought this, but the majority of TVs out right now are garbage anyway.
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Headsup, these have dark read problems, they begin to malfunction at around 0.05nits.
This means it can not read the dark colors on VA type LCDs, it does not work AT ALL on OLED / CRT/ Plasma, as these have near true black.
Using it for projectors is a "maybe" but not a good idea.
These also do not work with spectro-corrections, not future proof for different/new color chemistries.
What can it do, well it works with the majority of IPS panels, and that's about it.
The manufacturer "claims" these work with many other technologies, this is true only in their own software which attaches fake data to the dark colorations the probe can't read. So they fake it.
In displaycal the most popular software for these probes, what you end up with is clipping, big blotches of dark colors where shadow detail should be.
The X-rite i1 studio/ pro colorimeters are way overpriced now due to covid, but they can read all panel technologies, down to 0.003 nit.
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Please do your research before you try to color calibrate any M1 chipped Mac
They don't work and they haven't updated their website to say it. I wasted tons of time trying to figure out why it wasn't working before support finally admitted it's not compatible.
Some people want color accuracy, some need it. If I had an OLED or a working plasma, I might have bought this, but the majority of TVs out right now are garbage anyway.
These are primarily used for monitor calibration where color accuracy is important, such as photography, photoshop, etc. I do photography and this is an indispensable tool for me.
As a photographer, you really need a very good monitor to get the colors right when post processing photos. Monitor are set to default setting and not for color accuracy so that's where the SpyderX comes in. I have been using one for about 10 years and believe me, it makes a difference.
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You will need this device only if you are printing your work where true color matters. However, if you are sharing your work and your target audience is online like fb, insta etc. then calibrating your monitor is waste of time because no matter how much you calibrate it will look completely different in viewers device.
Monitor calibration ensures that you are editing photos to an industry standard. This comes to play specifically when you are printing images, or giving paid clients their photos. If you are making money through photography, or want color accuracy when you go to print images: this is an incredibly helpful tool to be able to ensure that what you see is accurate on your screen. I have used them for years, and it is save me a lot of extra printer paper, ink, and time.
Headsup, these have dark read problems, they begin to malfunction at around 0.05nits.
This means it can not read the dark colors on VA type LCDs, it does not work AT ALL on OLED / CRT/ Plasma, as these have near true black.
Using it for projectors is a "maybe" but not a good idea.
These also do not work with spectro-corrections, not future proof for different/new color chemistries.
What can it do, well it works with the majority of IPS panels, and that's about it.
The manufacturer "claims" these work with many other technologies, this is true only in their own software which attaches fake data to the dark colorations the probe can't read. So they fake it.
In displaycal the most popular software for these probes, what you end up with is clipping, big blotches of dark colors where shadow detail should be.
The X-rite i1 studio/ pro colorimeters are way overpriced now due to covid, but they can read all panel technologies, down to 0.003 nit.
they discontinued it that's why it's so much, they re-released it under new branding
Headsup, these have dark read problems, they begin to malfunction at around 0.05nits.
This means it can not read the dark colors on VA type LCDs, it does not work AT ALL on OLED / CRT/ Plasma, as these have near true black.
Using it for projectors is a "maybe" but not a good idea.
These also do not work with spectro-corrections, not future proof for different/new color chemistries.
What can it do, well it works with the majority of IPS panels, and that's about it.
The manufacturer "claims" these work with many other technologies, this is true only in their own software which attaches fake data to the dark colorations the probe can't read. So they fake it.
In displaycal the most popular software for these probes, what you end up with is clipping, big blotches of dark colors where shadow detail should be.
The X-rite i1 studio/ pro colorimeters are way overpriced now due to covid, but they can read all panel technologies, down to 0.003 nit.
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Yes I'm aware I can just Google/YouTube but I am just too darn lazy atm. Your reply would help many of us lazy folks greatly.
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This means it can not read the dark colors on VA type LCDs, it does not work AT ALL on OLED / CRT/ Plasma, as these have near true black.
Using it for projectors is a "maybe" but not a good idea.
These also do not work with spectro-corrections, not future proof for different/new color chemistries.
What can it do, well it works with the majority of IPS panels, and that's about it.
The manufacturer "claims" these work with many other technologies, this is true only in their own software which attaches fake data to the dark colorations the probe can't read. So they fake it.
In displaycal the most popular software for these probes, what you end up with is clipping, big blotches of dark colors where shadow detail should be.
The X-rite i1 studio/ pro colorimeters are way overpriced now due to covid, but they can read all panel technologies, down to 0.003 nit.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank FTL83
They don't work and they haven't updated their website to say it. I wasted tons of time trying to figure out why it wasn't working before support finally admitted it's not compatible.
As a photographer, you really need a very good monitor to get the colors right when post processing photos. Monitor are set to default setting and not for color accuracy so that's where the SpyderX comes in. I have been using one for about 10 years and believe me, it makes a difference.
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This means it can not read the dark colors on VA type LCDs, it does not work AT ALL on OLED / CRT/ Plasma, as these have near true black.
Using it for projectors is a "maybe" but not a good idea.
These also do not work with spectro-corrections, not future proof for different/new color chemistries.
What can it do, well it works with the majority of IPS panels, and that's about it.
The manufacturer "claims" these work with many other technologies, this is true only in their own software which attaches fake data to the dark colorations the probe can't read. So they fake it.
In displaycal the most popular software for these probes, what you end up with is clipping, big blotches of dark colors where shadow detail should be.
The X-rite i1 studio/ pro colorimeters are way overpriced now due to covid, but they can read all panel technologies, down to 0.003 nit.
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This means it can not read the dark colors on VA type LCDs, it does not work AT ALL on OLED / CRT/ Plasma, as these have near true black.
Using it for projectors is a "maybe" but not a good idea.
These also do not work with spectro-corrections, not future proof for different/new color chemistries.
What can it do, well it works with the majority of IPS panels, and that's about it.
The manufacturer "claims" these work with many other technologies, this is true only in their own software which attaches fake data to the dark colorations the probe can't read. So they fake it.
In displaycal the most popular software for these probes, what you end up with is clipping, big blotches of dark colors where shadow detail should be.
The X-rite i1 studio/ pro colorimeters are way overpriced now due to covid, but they can read all panel technologies, down to 0.003 nit.
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