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ColorVision Spyder2 Suite

by ColorVision
Platform:    Windows XP, Mac OS X
4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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System Requirements

  • Platform:    Windows XP, Mac OS X
  • Media: CD-ROM
  • Item Quantity: 1
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Product details

  • Product Dimensions: 26 x 21.3 x 7 cm ; 908 g
  • Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
  • ASIN: B000ES6K34
  • Release Date: 7 Aug 2007
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,918 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)
  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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Manufacturer's Description
Once again setting the standard, the Spyder2 Suite provides advanced tools for BOTH monitor and printer calibration at a remarkable price.

Spyder2 is an advanced monitor calibration system that precisely calibrates all CRT, LCD and notebook displays. Using the Spyder2 colorimeter, wizard-driven software, and a rich feature set, Spyder2 delivers accurate on-screen colour, true-to-life flesh tones, and flawless shadow detail and highlights. Sophisticated algorithms for grey balance and tonal response provide demanding users with exceptionally smooth gradient steps and neutral greys.

ColorVision Spyder2 Suite includes PrintFIX PLUS the industry's first software-only printer profiling tool for fast, precise results without a third-party scanner. Its elegant software design assists you, step-by-step, through each custom paper profile you want to create. Detailed tutorials give you all the help you need to achieve great prints. Wizard assistance helps you check print quality, optimize printer media settings, and assure that you use the right settings. The system's high-quality ICC printer profiles can be previewed at different rendering intents, while easy-to-use editing tools optimize prints to user requirements, even adjusting for viewing conditions.

Providing an end-to-end solution for the advanced user, the Spyder2 Suite is the Digital Darkroom in a Box".

Spyder2 Advanced Monitor Calibration System

  • Award-winning Spyder2 colorimeter, the standard for on-screen accuracy, precisely calibrates all CRT, LCD and laptop displays to industry standards
  • State-of-the-art sensor provides a five-fold increase in color sensitivity over previous technology with a patent-protected light baffle for accurate characterization of LCD displays
  • Sleek hardware design offers effortless LCD, CRT and laptop calibration while protecting delicate LCD screens
  • Sophisticated Grey Balance and Tonal Response Algorithms provide demanding users with exceptionally smooth gradient steps and neutral greys
  • Advanced feature set including RGB Pre-Calibration function, multiple gamma and colour temperature options
  • Easy-to-use calibration wizard with comprehensive help, guides you through the entire calibration process
  • Unique before-and-after viewing feature lets you compare your display with and without calibration
  • Outstanding reliability backed by a two-year hardware warranty

PrintFIX PLUS Printer Profiling Software

  • The first software-only profiling tool to give you fast, precise results - does not require a third-party scanner
  • Elegant software assists you step-by-step through each custom paper profile
  • Wizard assistance to check your print quality, and to optimize your printer's media setting
  • Comprehensive help and tutorials assist you with the basics on how to get great prints
  • Creates ICC printer profiles and lets you preview your results at different rendering intents
  • Easy-to-use editing tools optimize your prints as you see fit, even adjusting for viewing conditions


Product Description
Once again, setting the standard, the Spyder2 Suite provides advanced tools for BOTH monitor and printer calibration at a remarkable price. Spyder2 is an advanced monitor calibration system that precisely calibrates all of your CRT, LCD, and notebook displays. Using the Spyder2 colorimeter, wizard driven software, and a rich feature set, Spyder2 delivers accurate on-screen color, true-to-life flesh tones, and flawless shadow detail and highlights. Sophisticated algorithms for gray balance and tonal response provide demanding users with exceptionally smooth gradient steps and neutral grays. ColorVision Spyder2 Suite offers PrintFIX PLUS ? the industry s first software-only printer profiling tool for fast, precise results without a third party scanner. Its elegant software design assists you, step by step, through each custom paper profile you want to create. Feature-rich tutorials give you all the help you need to achieve great prints. Wizard assistance helps you check print quality, optimize printer media settings, and assure that you use the right settings. The system s high-bit, tunable ICC printer profiles can be previewed at different rendering intents, while easy-to-use editing tools optimize prints to user requirements, even adjusting for viewing conditions. Providing an end-to-end solution for the advanced user, the Spyder2 Suite is the Digital Darkroom in a Box.

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Solved My Colour Management Problems, 8 Nov 2007
By Mr. Dennis Harker "Pugwash" (UK) - See all my reviews
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Ordered yesterday, arrived this morning and monitor calibrated one hour later. Initially it gave me wierd results even though I had reset the LCD monitor to factory settings (as advised in the Spyder software). Then I realised I had the graphics card (Nvidia) set to use the previous Adobe Gamma profile (which was never that successful as you had to do it by eye). Reset the card to the "standard" profile re-calibrated using the Spyder and the monitor is now perfect. Best it has been and I have checked it against several websites that show calibration charts.

The previous reviewer may not have set his graphics card correctly before calibrating as this is what I did wrong and got some weird colours on the screen.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good basic bit of kit, works well. , 3 Dec 2007
By Kevin Groves "kbear01" (UK) - See all my reviews
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Having spent 15+ years as a film based photographer. I got one of these as I am starting to work with a D-SLR and want to be able to get good consistent print results.

I have to say this is very simple to use, you just install the software and follow the on screen promps from the wizard. The only thing to remember is to remove the existing colour profile from the monitor before you start calibration the first time so as to have clear base values for the meter to work from.

The screen will look a bit dull and warm (yellow) when calibrated ( well mine did ), but after a few minutes using it you get used to this, and the colours are actually spot on. This will pay for itself with the savings in wasted paper and ink in no time. If you do digital photography get one.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars First-time Proper Calibration, 1 April 2008
By A. Hayes (UK) - See all my reviews
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I had done software calibration on my Mac before but didn't think anything else was really necessary. However, I got some feedback that my photographs viewed differently on other people's calibrated monitors, and a picture printed for an exhibition came out very differently from what I expected.
On advice, I decided to properly calibrate my monitor to ensure consistency in the processing of my digital photographs.

I was shocked at the price of these devices and settled on this 'home user' model as a result. The downside is that the calibration is only basic and not Industry-standard. If you are looking for a professional level, you need to buy the more expensive version. The software in the 'pro' versions is much more complex and there are additional options and configurations.

It arrived promptly and was very simple to set up and use. You will need to know how to change a few monitor settings before you start (such as Brightness, Contrast, etc.). As others have said below, you need to have your monitor set to default to start with otherwise it can throw the calibration off. The instructions explain this in more detail.

The calibration/profiling takes about 5 minutes and is very simple. On a CRT monitor the Spyder has suction cups to stick it to the screen, on a LCD/laptop screen it simply dangles over the top and you align it as required.

One useful thing is that after it runs the calibration it shows you a range of 'before and after' images. I was surprised to see that my monitor had quite a strong 'blue' tinge that made images look quite cold. The new settings are much warmer and whites are clean. However, without the direct comparison I don't think I'd be able to see the difference.

Hopefully, images should now look consistent and give me a standard point from which to configure printing. I obviously can't control how other people have their monitors calibrated but I should at least have a benchmark for processing.

This is simple enough for pretty much anyone to use, though it isn't necessarily something that everyone will feel the need for.

You do need to remember to re-calibrate every so often though (monthly possibly) as the settings 'drift'.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Useless and not fit for purpose
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5.0 out of 5 stars It works!
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Bought this spyder2 express as I'd tried everything else to match my monitor to my printer, including Gama software pre-installed on the computer. Read more
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My purchase of ColorVision's Spyder2 Express has been the best money spent in the goal of getting good color matching on my monitor. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Alan C. Rose

4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it's supposed too.
I have had this calibrator for around a year now and have used it on a number of different displays, all of which gave good results (much better than before calibration anyway)... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good simple and effective product
I have installed the software and I found everything easy to understand.

I wanted to give this product a good rating and one which I feel it deserves. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Experience
I bought a ColorVision Spyder2express in hope of properly calibrating the display of my Apple iMac computer. Read more
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