Datacolor ColorVision Spyder2express Monitor CalibrationSpyder2express Monitor Calibration - MPN: S2E100 See Product Details
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Items In Accessories You Might Be Interested InProduct Details of Datacolor ColorVision Spyder2express Monitor CalibrationDescription Calibrate your display just like professionals. Spyder2express calibrates monitors in three easy steps: simply plug it in, specify your display type and it does the rest, automatically calibrating your monitor or laptop. New state of art optical science provides a five-fold increase in color sensitivity over previous technology with a patent-protected light baffle for accurate characterization of LCD displays. Quick Glance Product Type: Color Calibrator Summary Product Title: Datacolor ColorVision Spyder2express Monitor Calibration Manufacturer: Datacolor Power Score: 4.3 | 14 Reviews General Product Type: Color Calibrator URL: Manufacturer Link Dimensions: 1.40" Depth x 4.25" Width x 4.70" Length Additional Specifications Frequency Band: Mounting Methods: Suction Cups (CRT's) and Counterweight (LCD's) Accuracy: Chroma x,y: 0.0020 (CRT), 0.0035 (LCD) Calibration Time: Approximately 5 minutes Luminance: Y Typical +/- 1.5% Computer Connection: USB Cable Length: 6 ft Reviews on Datacolor ColorVision Spyder2express Monitor Calibration
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julianpan
- Mar 9, 2007
Spyder2express Monitor CalibrationStrengths: Easy to use with step by step instruction. Low price tag. Weakness: Can't pick color temperature and gamma. Spyder2express works great on my laptop. With the corrected profile, my LCD is warmer than default setting. The calibration is straightforward. It's a good product for armature users. Professional users may want to consider Spyder2pro which gives you freedom to pick color temperature and gamma.
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jgallman
- Jan 27, 2007
Spyder2 ExpressStrengths: Can be used on Mac or PC, LCD or CRT, Designed to prevent marring LCD surface. Weakness: Product did not arrive with the most current software I edit digital pictures on both Mac and PC systems, and finally decided that a calibrating the monitors would improve my process. Installation on my MacBook Pro was a snap, I found I needed to hold the device in place as it wouldn't properly "hang". Next calibration I'll open the screen flat and set it on the screen. Installation was tougher on the PC, as the software and unit would not...
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poind
- Sep 25, 2006
LifesaverStrengths: Affordable, does what it should, same hardware as higher-end Spyder2 products, known for excellent shadow performance Weakness: Known for weak highlight performance compared to other products on the market (like wedding gown use), limited software compared to other Spyder2 versions This sure has been a lifesaver, and I can't believe I tried to do photo editing for a brief while with an uncalibrated monitor (or technically, one calibrated with software alone). I initially had my monitor turn fairly red when supposedly calibrated with the Spyder2. Had read that things could look "warmer" when done correctly (since most monitors are way too blue/cool by default to appear...
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wavek9
- Sep 22, 2006
Very easy to do and it seems to do the trick.Strengths: Easy to use and understand. Weakness: Could be a bit more involved than it is. This product is pretty much all automated and doesn't require much fiddling other than settings your monitor and screen settings to default/factory settings. Then you just simple follow the screen instructions and it does the rest. I can't really compare it to the rest and at first the color will seem a bit strange and incorrect but just go out for awhile and come back in and it will seem fine....
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kcc008
- Aug 7, 2006
Great calibration deviceStrengths: Does what it says it will do with no problems. Weakness: Few features than more advanced models, no support for older versions of windows (Windows 98 and ME are not supported). I used the Sypder2express to profile an older KDS Xtreme Flat CRT monitor. The process was very simple, and the profile that was generated seems to work well. Photos viewed on my monitor now look very similar to prints. The whole profiling process took just a few minutes. I have read that the Huey by Pantone (the only other calibration device that I know of in the Spyder2express’ price range)...
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little chicken
- Jul 9, 2006
pretty nifty toolStrengths: this guy does all the hard work itself Weakness: none for me, but may be too limited for a pro When I saw this mentioned in an article, I thought, "What a neat gadget!" I am an avid amateur digital photographer who does some freelance work. I have toiled with the gamma provided with Adobe, but never felt quite confident that I was getting the absolute "best" result I could with color. Most of my pictures are children, so it is important to me to have the best rendering of skin tones I can...
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dvornik
- Mar 13, 2006
Good colorimeter with very basic softwareStrengths: Same colorimeter as in Spyder2Pro. Upgreadable to more professional software. Weakness: The software does not allow user to chose any settings. Dual monitor calibration would require a workaround. Overall it's the same device as Spyder2Pro and would work with Spyder2Pro software. However the software included in the Express package does not allow any advanced settings at all - only lets you chose what kind of monitor you have. Which is not necessarily bad - I would chose what the defaults are anyway ("native white point, gamma2.2., visual luminance" for an LCD). The calibration process...
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allanl_1170275495
- Apr 5, 2007
Spyder2expressStrengths: Easy and works Weakness: Requires bi-weekly adjustments for best results I like this product. It's priced right and works with very little effort. I downloaded the latest drivers from colovision rather than using the ones on the supplied DVD. Install the program and drivers, reboot and plug in the device. They run the program and use the serial number provided. In ten minutes, you're done.
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redaix
- Nov 3, 2006
Basic but good enough monitor calibration toolStrengths: good colormeter, easy to upgrade to the professional one. Weakness: basic software, you can not change advanced settings. For someone new to digital photography area and need a relative inexpensive monitor calibration tool, it is the choice. However, if you want to set the advanced settings, if you want to calibrate your printer/scanner as well, you need to buy the professional version. Since the colormeter is the same as the professional version, you can always start with monitor calibration first and upgrade to a...
testseek.com - Aug 23, 2011
Datacolor Spyder2 Express
Testseek.com has collected 1 expert review for Datacolor Spyder2 Express and the rating is 86 of 100. Click below and use Testseek.com to find all ratings, product awards and conclusions. Top
dpnow.com - uk - Mar 25, 2006
ColorVision Spyder2express monitor display calibrator review
If you want calibrate your PC or Mac monitor, but think calibrators are too expensive, think again. ColorVision has followed Pantone and GretagMacbeth and their huey solution by releasing a sub-£70 (sub-US$100) monitor calibrator, the Spyder2express. We've thoroughly tested the Spyder2express and the huey and our review will tell you which low cost monitor calibrator is for you. Top
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Good Simple to use Colorimeter
Strengths: Good construction, easy to use, basic but adequate software. I see a definite improvement of the picture on my 22" WS LCD.
Weakness: As others have already stated, it did not come with the latest software. Download and install the latest version first from their website before using.
If you are using this on an LCD or laptop, tilt the screen back about 20 degrees to get the Spyder to lay completely flat on your monitor, no need to hold it in place.