See what you think, play with the software demo's ... Add Chromapure to your cal software collection - or not. Looks cool to me and gonna give it a shot.
I am hoping support for at least the AccuPel 3000, 4000 is coming soon for ChromaPure. I really like this software but manual operation isn't a very attractive thought for those of us used to software selectable patterns
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Originally Posted by kipE /forum/post/17262742
I am hoping support for at least the AccuPel 3000, 4000 is coming soon for ChromaPure. I really like this software but manual operation isn't a very attractive thought for those of us used to software selectable patterns
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Originally Posted by stash64 /forum/post/17088849
For the home user like me, I don't want to spend hours trying to sort through the interface. I want to spend that time on the actual calibration. If its software you use only a few times a year, I think it is important that it be very intuitive and user-friendly... and I guess that is the main reason I like the looks of Tom's solution. Colman may be more powerful and customizable but I think most home user's will find Tom's easy-to-navigate interface a real advantage.
Stash64 has nailed the ChromaPure vs. most other calibration software comparison in just about every respect. ChromaPure = simplicity with calibration completeness including CMS. Maybe you can't use ChromaPure to measure gamma or other measures 20 different ways but who wants to.
I have just received my copy of ChromaPure and it simply can do everything I want or need to easily and completely do an accurate run.
FWIW I am a beta ColorFacts user to Ver. 7.0 and also own CalMan Pro.
My opinion is
from beginner to long time pro ChromaPure is now at the top of my list for calibration software whether it is expensive or free
Hi Tom i justed signed up for the PR-655 promotion and should be getting my gear in a couple of weeks. Your software looks like something i would like to have as part of my arsenal, any plans on supporting the Photo Research gear?
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Originally Posted by socalAV1 /forum/post/17469008
Hi Tom i justed signed up for the PR-655 promotion and should be getting my gear in a couple of weeks. Your software looks like something i would like to have as part of my arsenal, any plans on supporting the Photo Research gear?
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Originally Posted by JimmyR /forum/post/17273468
Stash64 has nailed the ChromaPure vs. most other calibration software comparison in just about every respect. ChromaPure = simplicity with calibration completeness including CMS. Maybe you can't use ChromaPure to measure gamma or other measures 20 different ways but who wants to.
I have just received my copy of ChromaPure and it simply can do everything I want or need to easily and completely do an accurate run.
FWIW I am a beta ColorFacts user to Ver. 7.0 and also own CalMan Pro.
My opinion is
from beginner to long time pro ChromaPure is now at the top of my list for calibration software whether it is expensive or free
I can echo JimmR's comments about Chromapure. I am fairly novice at calibration, but the layout of the software and the implementation of each step really make it easy to use as well as informative. I am not much for writing reviews, but I did find a good comprehensive review on Chromapure.
Chromapure is actually selling version 1.1. When the version 2.0 is ready can the version 1.1 be upgrade to version 2.0 for free or for an additional cost?
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Originally Posted by Federico /forum/post/17528223
Chromapure is actually selling version 1.1. When the version 2.0 is ready can the version 1.1 be upgrade to version 2.0 for free or for an additional cost?
Point upgrades are free for existing users. We will be releasing 1.2 before the X-Mas holidays that will have some often-requested features. Version 2.0 will include new modules and a significant overhaul of existing modules. Upgrades to it will cost existing owners a modest upgrade fee.
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Originally Posted by JimmyR /forum/post/17273468
Stash64 has nailed the ChromaPure vs. most other calibration software comparison in just about every respect. ChromaPure = simplicity with calibration completeness including CMS. Maybe you can't use ChromaPure to measure gamma or other measures 20 different ways but who wants to.
I have just received my copy of ChromaPure and it simply can do everything I want or need to easily and completely do an accurate run.
FWIW I am a beta ColorFacts user to Ver. 7.0 and also own CalMan Pro.
My opinion is
from beginner to long time pro ChromaPure is now at the top of my list for calibration software whether it is expensive or free
JimmyR, you said: "you can't use ChromaPure to measure gamma or other measures 20 different ways but who wants to." I was looking at the Demos on ChromaPure page and it looks like you can measure and adjust gamma. Am I missing something?
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Originally Posted by Federico /forum/post/17528778
JimmyR, you said: "you can't use ChromaPure to measure gamma or other measures 20 different ways but who wants to." I was looking at the Demos on ChromaPure page and it looks like you can measure and adjust gamma. Am I missing something?
Thank you Tom. I really like the demos on your page. I just order my copy of ChromaPure. Waiting to receive it. Do you send an electronic copy or a phisical disc?
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Originally Posted by Federico /forum/post/17529653
Thank you Tom. I really like the demos on your page. I just order my copy of ChromaPure. Waiting to receive it. Do you send an electronic copy or a phisical disc?
After going through the demos of ChromaPure, I am impressed and interested. Have used HCFR with my DPT94 for some years to calibrate my old TV.
Now with a new LG 55LH90 Your software seems like logical choice. But,
The DPT94 is about 6 years old having been purchased originally to calibrate computer monitors for photo edit accuracy. The meter is kept in a sealed plastic bag with a dozen silica gel desiccant packages. The desiccant is refreshed about once a year by baking at 80 to 100 degrees F.
How will I know if the meter is still accurate ?, would the D2 bundle be a better choice. Yes, the Chroma V is a great meter but how would it stand up if used only once or twice a year. Not into professional calibration, home user only.
Here is the toolcrib output:
Measurements displayed in CIE 1931 units
Y 0.00 -0.00
x -2.407 -12.3686
y -0.3556 -29.4686
measured on black surface after calibration.
First numbers with toolcrib set to LCD and second with toolcrib set to RAW
Does this tell you anything about the meter state ?
DPT94
Ser No 011267
Firmware version DB06
Boot version D929
Originally purchased new with Xrite Pro monitor calibration software.
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Originally Posted by catmother /forum/post/17560451
After going through the demos of ChromaPure, I am impressed and interested. Have used HCFR with my DPT94 for some years to calibrate my old TV.
Now with a new LG 55LH90 Your software seems like logical choice. But,
The DPT94 is about 6 years old having been purchased originally to calibrate computer monitors for photo edit accuracy. The meter is kept in a sealed plastic bag with a dozen silica gel desiccant packages. The desiccant is refreshed about once a year by baking at 80 to 100 degrees F.
How will I know if the meter is still accurate ?, would the D2 bundle be a better choice. Yes, the Chroma V is a great meter but how would it stand up if used only once or twice a year. Not into professional calibration, home user only.
Here is the toolcrib output:
Measurements displayed in CIE 1931 units
Y 0.00 -0.00
x -2.407 -12.3686
y -0.3556 -29.4686
measured on black surface after calibration.
First numbers with toolcrib set to LCD and second with toolcrib set to RAW
Does this tell you anything about the meter state ?
DPT94
Ser No 011267
Firmware version DB06
Boot version D929
Originally purchased new with Xrite Pro monitor calibration software.
I too am interest in a comparision of D2 to DTP94, I've been using the latter while I save for hte i1Pro, but might buy sooner if the D2 would be a step up from the DTP94?
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Originally Posted by glaufman /forum/post/17565686
I too am interest in a comparision of D2 to DTP94, I've been using the latter while I save for hte i1Pro, but might buy sooner if the D2 would be a step up from the DTP94?
Without doing a formal comparison I have enough experience with both meters to say that the D2 would not offer better performance than a DTP94--that is, all else being equal. The DTP94 is a good design. To get better performance, you'd have to move up to the Chroma 5.
I understand how you've qualified that, so if I may...
Hoe about not quite all things being equal: the DTP being well taken care of (sealed with dessicants, several years old, not sure exact purchase yr) vs a brand new D2?
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Originally Posted by glaufman /forum/post/17566452
I understand how you've qualified that, so if I may...
Hoe about not quite all things being equal: the DTP being well taken care of (sealed with dessicants, several years old, not sure exact purchase yr) vs a brand new D2?
If a meter is several years old--even one that's been taken good care of--you may very well benefit from a new meter, even a new DTP94. But I wouldn't expect a new D2 to outperform a new DTP94.
I only just got this software this week and haven't been able to run a proper calibration yet, but I really like the way it's laid out. I was stuck away on bussiness so I used my laptop to 'play' with the software (just using some MS Paint 'test patterns'
) to get familiar with it. I really like the way you can adjust the gamma in real time, which is a current issue with my HD350 as it has 'flattened' to an average of 2.0.
I'll report back once I've had chance to do a 'real' calibration. I may have some questions, but it seems so well laid out (and the help is good too) I think I'll be good to go after using HFCR for the last year.
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