Low cost colorimeter for white balance adjustments? - Page 4

Originally Posted by PlasmaPZ80U

the D3 does have much better low light sensitivity, which means the profiled colorimeter would maintain it's accuracy with darker test patterns than a profiled D2

Originally Posted by richlo

I do not disagree I guess on that but can the argument be the same with a used D3 if available..see what I mean..You can probably purchase a D2 for about $30 used or so (hell I have a old DTP94 I never use) - so for about $200 or more savings..Id take the D2 - Im sorry I just have not seen what the difference in low light accuracy is from a new d2 and a d3. If I were to purchase today - outside of the i1pro - Id go for D3 but if I already had a i1pro - I just like the cost savings.

Originally Posted by PlasmaPZ80U

using a D2 would be fine, but cost aside the D3 should return better results at 20% gray and below and possibly with 75% Blue, which is the darkest of all measured colors when doing gamut

Originally Posted by richlo

so let me ask is the i1pro accurate enough then for gamut IF Blue 75% intensity is low and used for CMS