Conda install spyder=4.1.5 Note: If you installed Anaconda for the first time, you need to run the following command first: conda update anaconda before running the command above. Or you can use pip with this command in a system terminal (cmd.exe on Windows, xterm on Linux or Terminal.app on macOS): pip install -U spyder. Color accuracy for the photography and design industries. Datacolor Spyder products provide the most precise and comprehensive monitor color calibration, including projector and video displays. Image capturing, display calibration, and printer profiling. Accurate color for every step along your creative workflow.
The Spyder 3 Pro, available for £102 from Amazon UK, provides quick and easy monitor calibration as well as an ambient light meter, and is designed for photographers.
“Serious photographers and creative pros require a high degree of color accuracy; from capturing images, to digital editing and printing, Spyder3Pro™ delivers. This third generation colorimeter comes equipped with new state-of-the-art optical design and photo-centric user interface providing accurate, reliable and consistent color. Spyder3PRO™ gives you more precise control over white point and gamma, new ReCAL option cuts re-calibration time in half and SpyderProof™ function brings you a new level of color control to help you save time, money and achieve color excellence.”
Click here to read the full Spyder 3 Pro review.
Installation: This was surprisingly easy, just insert the disk, install the program, connect the Spyder using a free USB socket, then start the program up. This took around 5 to 10 minutes.
What’s in the box? Free screen cleaner! Software CD (and serial key), 4 step quick start guide, 2 year warranty, Spyder3 calibration tool, and a stand for using the ambient light monitor built into the Spyder3.
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Calibrating the screen: The program asks you several questions such as screen type (LCD, CRT, Laptop, Projector), what options are available on your screen, and then recommends resetting to factory defaults. It also checks what options you have with your screen, one problem is that the wizard doesn’t allow you to select RGB, these are only available in the advanced mode – using this mode can extend the length of time it takes to calibrate the screen – and the software suggests that you may get better results by not using this feature (once switched on it seemed impossible to switch this feature off). Calibration takes roughly 10 – 15 minutes, and shows a before and after view at the end of calibration.
Results: My monitor on default settings was overly bright and yellow and didn’t show bright gradients very well, as shown above. My own attempts at setting the contrast and brightness manually had made photos appear somewhat harsh and overly cold. The calibration from Spyder 3 appears to have worked well. It’s now possible to view the individual blocks in the grayscale chart used on a lot of websites (eg at the bottom of DPReview) and as shown in the example photos shown. Previously the whites were too bright and the dark shades weren’t dark enough – the results shown below show better contrast as well.
Using the program: The program installs an icon in the taskbar, from this you can launch the main program. In preferences you can select whether you have a reminder about recalibrating your screen, and can switch on auto updates, and advanced options. On the SpyderProof section you can view a number of photos as thumbs or zoom in to view the photos individually and the program will show you before and after results.
Overall: The Spyder 3 is probably one of the default choices when looking for a monitor calibration tool, and it’s easy to see why, as the system is easy and quick to use with some good results. Getting into the advanced options can complicate calibration and it may be best to leave all the settings to the software. The system is priced in the middle compared to the competition, however I can’t help feeling that the Pantone Huey offers almost identical features for a much lower price, and for that reason I find it hard to recommend the Spyder 3.
Pros:
+ Easy and quick to use
+ Sits on the top of your computer as an ambient light meter with glowing blue light
+ Alerts you if you need to recalibrate the monitor
+ Results look good
+ Easy and quick to use
+ Sits on the top of your computer as an ambient light meter with glowing blue light
+ Alerts you if you need to recalibrate the monitor
+ Results look good
Cons:
– Suction cup small and device prone to falling off the screen half way through calibration.
– Software recommends you reset brigtness / contrast and everything else to defaults leaving the software to choose the “optimum” settings for you, however, you may find white overly bright if you’re sensitive to screens being too bright.
– Expensive compared to competition? – same features available in the Pantone Huey for £40 less.
– Suction cup small and device prone to falling off the screen half way through calibration.
– Software recommends you reset brigtness / contrast and everything else to defaults leaving the software to choose the “optimum” settings for you, however, you may find white overly bright if you’re sensitive to screens being too bright.
– Expensive compared to competition? – same features available in the Pantone Huey for £40 less.
Available for £102 from Amazon UK
Image Capturing
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Everything you need to get the best out of your camera equipment: Optimize color temperature, hue, highlights/shadows and camera focus. Match results between different camera systems. View products
Display Calibration
Most displays can vary significantly in the way they show color and change over time. Color standardize your display with a calibrator to see true colors and ensure your image edits are accurate. View products
Printer Profiling
Help your printer deliver color exactly as it is displayed on your calibrated screen – matching it with the unique properties of your paper and ink. Create profiles to receive prints exactly as you expect them. View products
Top 5 Reasons to Calibrate Your Monitor with SpyderX
- THE FASTEST SPYDER EVER: Calibrating your monitor to achieve color precision now takes just a minute or two – several times faster than previous models. With SpyderX, monitor calibration happens so fast you won’t even consider skipping it.
- THE MOST ACCURATE SPYDER EVER: Groundbreaking lens-based color engine provides a higher level of color accuracy for multiple monitors. SpyderX features room-light monitoring, automatic profile changing and significantly more precise screen color, shadow detail and white balance. Now you can control every aspect of your image with more confidence than ever.
- THE EASIEST-TO-USE SPYDER EVER: SpyderX is so intuitive you don’t have to be a color expert to achieve high-quality color on your monitors. It features quick and easy single-click calibration as well as advanced options.
- SEE THE DIFFERENCE INSTANTLY: SpyderProof functionality provides before-and-after evaluation of your display and allows you to see the difference using your own images.
- MONITOR TECHNOLOGIES CHANGE AND IMPROVE OVER TIME: Your calibrator should be at least as new as your displays to ensure support of the screen technologies involved. SpyderX assures you of support for recent resolutions, gamuts and screen types.