Calibrate using colorimeter hardware


The built-in calibration utilities and Web-based software are great for a quick fix, but they are inherently flawed by one thing – you. These calibration processes rely on an individual’s perception of color, and are therefore open to subjectivity based on how you see different colors. Purchasing a calibrating device is one way to bypass this dilemma and better ensure your monitor is calibrated to its true potential. You will need to invest some serious money if you’re looking for greater precision and control, but there are still some affordable alternatives that work well on a tight budget and will help obtain color consistency across all your monitors.


X-Rite ColorMunki Photo
Designed specifically for photographers, the X-Rite ColorMunki Photo Color Management Solution provides display, projector and RGB/CMYK printer profiling in an easy-to-use all-in-one integrated solution with a streamlined interface, enabling photographers to easily, quickly and affordably match colors from display to print. The ColorMunki Photo software provides particular accuracy when profiling for FleshTones along with providing excellent grey balance for neutral Black & White output. Plus, you'll be able to send your images to your clients with a high level of confidence that they are viewed in a calibrated environment with the DigitalPouch communication tool.
The Swiss-engineered ColorMunki spectrophotometer is a portable all-in-one device that provides Monitor, Projector & Printer Profiling, along with ambient light measurement and spot color measurement without the need for any cumbersome accessories to repurpose the device; it even has a Built-in white calibration tile for self calibration. Think of it as a "Swiss Army Knife" of color management.




ColorMunki Smile
For photo hobbyists, design enthusiasts, gamers and web viewing, ColorMunki Smile is a super simple way to get more accurate color from your monitor and Apple® iOS® devices. The process is easy. The results are amazing. ColorMunki Smile is a simple color calibration solution that makes sure your computer screen is always displaying the correct colors. ColorMunki Smile includes a measurement device and super simple software. You also get easy-to-follow help videos, but the process is so easy, you probably won’t need them. So isn’t it time to Stop Guessing if the image you see on your monitor is really the right color? Start Knowing with ColorMunki Smile!



ColorMunki Display
For Color Perfectionists seeking simplicity, the ColorMunki Display will absolutely amaze you. Color Perfectionists know that a calibrated and profiled display is a critical element in an efficient digital workflow. Nobody wants to spend hours at their screen perfecting images only to find that their display wasn’t accurately representing their digital files. What you see on your monitor (or projector) has to match your digital file or you will never be happy with the result, no matter how much time you devote to perfecting it. For Color Perfectionists working at the speed of life, ColorMunki Display gets you to an amazingly calibrated display or projector in minutes. We eliminate the frustration and irritation so you have that much more time to focus on what you love doing.




PANTONE huey
Designed for calibrating and profiling all types of monitors – LCD and CRT. Each individual package includes a huey measurement device (emission only colorimeter) with ambient measurement capabilities and software for monitor calibration. huey corrects the color on your monitor so photos and designs print more accurately, game graphics are more intense and movies are more true-to-life. Easy-to-use right out of the box, huey adapts your monitor for changing room lighting and applies your personal preferences for viewing accurate color all of the time.




Calibrating your monitor is a simple task, and one that benefits you on many fronts. Aside from more accurate looking images and less strain on your eyes, calibrating your monitor will also help ensure your prints match your display. Plus, basic monitor calibration can be done completely free of charge or for a small fee should you decide you want a more professional setup. There’s no reason you have to stick with the settings your monitor came with.


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