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Datacolor SpyderX Colorimeter
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    Datacolor®, a global leader in color management solutions, has launched SpyderX, its fastest, most accurate and easiest to use color calibration tool for monitors. The development of SpyderX is testament to Datacolor’s commitment in advancing color management solutions for photographers, videographers and creative specialists worldwide.

    SpyderX uses a fully redesigned color engine that provides significantly increased color accuracy and low light capabilities, giving photographers the confidence needed to achieve their creative vision.

    SpyderX enhanced features include:

    • Blazing Speed – Taking less than two minutes to calibrate a screen, the SpyderX is several times faster than previous models, with calibration happening so fast it easily becomes part of the workflow.
    • Highest Accuracy – Providing a significantly higher level of color accuracy and shadow detail on a wide range of monitors.
    • Ease of Use – Simple and intuitive single-click calibration software, as well as advanced options.

    Susan Bunting, director of marketing at Datacolor, said: “We know photography is a labor of love, and a lot goes into taking every shot. That’s why we’ve redesigned SpyderX from the ground up, ensuring you can trust the color on your screen while making the whole process of calibration as intuitive and quick as possible.”

    Now available in two versions, the SpyderX Pro is designed for serious photographers and designers seeking a fast and easy-to-use monitor calibration solution. The SpyderX Elite takes it one step further with more advanced settings for professional photographers and videographers who want ultimate control of their color workflow.

    Can but and check more info at https://spyderx.datacolor.com

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  • The SpyderX Pro is on a daily deal today at B&H for 129$. I'm not sure where the SpyderX Pro falls on the product line vs the SpyderX Elite above but it appears to be about 40$ off.

  • New special sets

    Datacolor, a global leader in colour management solutions, announced the launch of two new product bundles for photographers to manage their colour workflow: SpyderX Capture Pro and SpyderX Studio. Both include the recently launched SpyderX colour calibrator for monitors -- the most accurate, fastest (4X faster) and easiest-to-use Spyder, ever.

    SpyderX Capture Pro provides all the essentials needed to precisely manage colour from image capture through editing, and includes:

    • Spyder LensCal - Calibrate cameras, lenses and DSLR components.
    • Spyder Cube -- Set white balance and RAW conversion.
    • Spyder Checkr -- Next-level camera colour calibration.
    • SpyderX Elite -- Professional monitor calibration.

    SpyderX Studio is the essential all-in-one photographic workflow solution for precision control from capture, to editing to print, and includes:

    • Spyder Cube -- Set white balance and RAW conversion.
    • SpyderX Elite-- Professional monitor calibration.
    • Spyder Print -- Printer profiling for any printer/ink/paper combination.

    Datacolor is kicking off the launch of these two products with a special 20% savings introductory offer. From June 18 through July 14, 2019, you can purchase the SpyderX Capture Pro for $319.99 (reg. $399.99) or the SpyderX Studio for $399.99 (reg. $499.99).

    SpyderX Capture Pro and SpyderX Studio can be purchased at spyderx.datacolor.com, Amazon or with authorized resellers.

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  • Are these better than the color monkey ?

  • @sammy

    X-Rite has colorimeters and spectrometers under ColorMunki names.

    X-Rite is considered better usually and spectrometers are more universal (despite measuring dark tones is better done with colorimeter).

  • marginally off-topic, apologies for being lazy: I own a Spyder3 (Pro?), not used in a long time. Can I calibrate with it for Resolve, is there a workflow for that? It didn't show up in the Resolve calibration menu. It has X-Rite and I think something else in there, but not Spyder. Not looking for perfection, just to get me 90% there.

  • @radikalfilm

    Have no idea about Resolve, but you can download software from manufacturer site and go from this. usually Spyder requires drivers and software install to work in any other software.