Monitor colour calibration hardware

Posted by hkkm (672 days ago)

I'm looking for one of the little gadgets that you use with your computer monitor for accurate colour calibration. Before I go out searching around Mongkok or Wanchai Computer Centres, does anyone know where I can get one?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Fuller (666 days ago)

I use the Gretag Eye-one display2. It's not cheap but Gretag know a thing or two about colour.

http://www.gretagmacbeth.com/index/products/products_color-mgmt-spec/products_cm-for-creatives/products_eye-one-display.htm

I got mine from Excellent Colour Ltd http://www.excellentcolour.com/

However you might find it cheaper in the computer mall.

The Colourvision spyder range might be a cheaper alternative but i bought mine based on trawling the net for reviews.

http://www.colorvision.com/profis/profis_search.jsp?op=search&department_id=401

These devices will help with home printing but if you would like your prints to exactly resemble what you see on screen then you need a custom print profile. Each profile is based on the particular ink and paper you wish to use (google that).

Hope this helps

S

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(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Lost_in_HK (479 days ago)

Gretag is probably the most value for the money. I use the original Spyder which works OK, even with LCD monitors.

(I am based in Hong Kong)