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In what way is the 'color accuracy' visible to me?
I have already said I will upgrade my D2 if it degrades to give me visibly incorrect readings. I find it has not reached that point yet.
According to the references in my last post this is not unusual with my meter.
I am still intrigued to know how this increased accuracy will help when measuring the moving target output of most displays.
I can understand reproduceability which I have, I can understand red or green tint at D65 point which I do not have, but when it is white at D65 along its IRE range and is at the correct xyY coordinates I am happy.
Perhaps my inability to indicate a technically accurate 'green' is a symptom of my meters imminent demise, I don't know.
What I do know is my PQ is fantastic and this is borne out by my meters results interpreted by the Chromapure software. The colors look great and do not clip at all.
However, since my meter is no longer available from Xrite perhaps I should be totally agreeing with you that this new meter from Xrite is the one to choose if you are buying one for the first time.
In what way is the 'color accuracy' visible to me?
I have already said I will upgrade my D2 if it degrades to give me visibly incorrect readings. I find it has not reached that point yet.
According to the references in my last post this is not unusual with my meter.
I am still intrigued to know how this increased accuracy will help when measuring the moving target output of most displays.
I can understand reproduceability which I have, I can understand red or green tint at D65 point which I do not have, but when it is white at D65 along its IRE range and is at the correct xyY coordinates I am happy.
Perhaps my inability to indicate a technically accurate 'green' is a symptom of my meters imminent demise, I don't know.
What I do know is my PQ is fantastic and this is borne out by my meters results interpreted by the Chromapure software. The colors look great and do not clip at all.
However, since my meter is no longer available from Xrite perhaps I should be totally agreeing with you that this new meter from Xrite is the one to choose if you are buying one for the first time.
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OEM i1Display means that has unlocked the firmware so it can work with 3rd party software like CalMAN, ChromaPure etc.
Retail i1Display has locked firmware and is working only with Included iProfiler Software.
Originally Posted by kgveteran  Can you explain OEM i1 Display |
Retail i1Display has locked firmware and is working only with Included iProfiler Software.
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Ahhhhh. nice. The plot thickens
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Now the part that only we can do...... Do you spend half the cost of a new PJ to calibrate it ?
| Originally Posted by ConnecTEDDD OEM i1Display means that has unlocked the firmware so it can work with 3rd party software like CalMAN, ChromaPure etc. Retail i1Display has locked firmware and is working only with Included iProfiler Software. |
Now the part that only we can do...... Do you spend half the cost of a new PJ to calibrate it ?
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You have never seen the before and after results of a properly calibrated display or you would not ask that question.
The answer is a resounding YES! I payed $425 to have a 5+year old projector calibrated who's worth was that of the calibration cost and it was WELL WORTH IT! I will soon buy the i1D3 Pro and cromapure ($560) to do a touch up and be able to maintain the image over the next 1500 hours or more of lamp life.
If at the time the lamp is no longer usable, I will either buy a new lamp or projector but either way it will need to be calibrate and maintained as the lamp ages. So the cost of the meter/software will pay for itself with one use, if the alternative is to pay someone to do it for you.
| Originally Posted by kgveteran Ahhhhh. nice. The plot thickens
Now the part that only we can do...... Do you spend half the cost of a new PJ to calibrate it ? |
The answer is a resounding YES! I payed $425 to have a 5+year old projector calibrated who's worth was that of the calibration cost and it was WELL WORTH IT! I will soon buy the i1D3 Pro and cromapure ($560) to do a touch up and be able to maintain the image over the next 1500 hours or more of lamp life.
If at the time the lamp is no longer usable, I will either buy a new lamp or projector but either way it will need to be calibrate and maintained as the lamp ages. So the cost of the meter/software will pay for itself with one use, if the alternative is to pay someone to do it for you.
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I got way too overwhelmed at looking at calibration guides.
Thinking about paying a professional to do it. What can I expect to be the cost?
Thinking about paying a professional to do it. What can I expect to be the cost?
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Depends on what you want.. video and audio.. one or more displays.. etc .. $400-$500 for a single display. Contact any of the well know folks here, they will give you a quote
| Originally Posted by FendersRule I got way too overwhelmed at looking at calibration guides. Thinking about paying a professional to do it. What can I expect to be the cost? |
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$350 is one quote. Nevermind.
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Well, it's a no go.
All I really want, is for someone to calibrate my "TheaterBlack 2" on my Epson 8700UB. They don't have to calibrate my speakers, or even any other mode (e.g. Dynamic, THX, etc) on the projector.
Reason, is I strongly believe that "Theater Black 2," simply just looks the best right out of the box. It seems that at $50 an hour (or around), that I'm not quite sure if 6 hours ($350) is really all that is needed to do that...
All I really want, is for someone to calibrate my "TheaterBlack 2" on my Epson 8700UB. They don't have to calibrate my speakers, or even any other mode (e.g. Dynamic, THX, etc) on the projector.
Reason, is I strongly believe that "Theater Black 2," simply just looks the best right out of the box. It seems that at $50 an hour (or around), that I'm not quite sure if 6 hours ($350) is really all that is needed to do that...
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It helps if you have multiple displays to calibrate and if you plan on doing periodic calibrations/touch-ups on those displays. With your own software/hardware combo you can calibrate as many displays as many times as you want or need to. On the other hand, you can pay $400-$500 for a single calibration on a single display which will need a touch-up within 6 months to a year or so.
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Yup, imagine my PJ only cost $1,100.00 or so and the plan is to get a $400.00 package meter/software![]()
It helps if you have multiple displays to calibrate and if you plan on doing periodic calibrations/touch-ups on those displays. With your own software/hardware combo you can calibrate as many displays as many times as you want or need to. On the other hand, you can pay $400-$500 for a single calibration on a single display which will need a touch-up within 6 months to a year or so.
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Yep. Calibration is basically something you should own yourself, or make friends with someone who is really really nice. Know anyone in the Boise, ID area?
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As mentioned in my prior thread, I'm going to just go through the basics from the AVS disc.
As mentioned in my prior thread, I'm going to just go through the basics from the AVS disc.
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Hi guys I am looking into the colormunki and buy the calman software would this be a good combo?
I found the colormunki photo for $375
Thanks in advance.
I found the colormunki photo for $375
Thanks in advance.
The colormunki photo is a great little piece of equipment. It's not great for low light situations, so it's not the best choice for projectors, but it can't be beat in accuracy for brighter situations. Tri-stim meters are more repeatable, especially in low light, but they have more variance from display to display.
The colormunki photo is a great little piece of equipment. It's not great for low light situations, so it's not the best choice for projectors, but it can't be beat in accuracy for brighter situations. Tri-stim meters are more repeatable, especially in low light, but they have more variance from display to display.
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I don't have a projector I have a led tv.
So do you think a colormunki photo+ calman would be good?
Some other member said they used colormunki with calman and avs 709 and got excellent results andthey had same model tv I have so that's why I am inquiring about the meter/software combo.
Here is the link colormunki/calman calibration
And like some meters are locked if bought from a retail store is the colormunki photo locked unless bought from a OEM version?
I don't have a projector I have a led tv.
So do you think a colormunki photo+ calman would be good?
Some other member said they used colormunki with calman and avs 709 and got excellent results andthey had same model tv I have so that's why I am inquiring about the meter/software combo.
Here is the link colormunki/calman calibration
And like some meters are locked if bought from a retail store is the colormunki photo locked unless bought from a OEM version?
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