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Datacolor Spyder X2 Photo Studio Kit with Spyder Checkr and LensCal

SKU: ICSX2CP100

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What is included in the Spyder X2 Photo Studio Kit?

The Spyder X2 Photo Studio Kit includes the Spyder X2 Ultra monitor calibrator, Spyder Checkr color calibration tool, LensCal lens calibration tool, Spyder Cube for white balance and contrast settings, and a durable metal carrying case.

What software is compatible with the Spyder X2 Photo Studio Kit?

The Spyder X2 Photo Studio Kit is compatible with Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera RAW, and Hasselblad Phocus software.

What is the purpose of the Spyder Checkr included in the kit?

The Spyder Checkr is a color calibration tool with 48 color patches, including standard sRGB color space and expanded color reference patches for skin tones. It works with your software to automatically correct the color in your images.

How does the LensCal tool improve my camera's performance?

The LensCal tool optimizes your camera's auto-focus, ensuring that your camera and lenses work together optimally. This is especially important for high-resolution sensors where camera technique and auto-focus performance are crucial.

What makes the Spyder Cube unique?

The Spyder Cube has a unique 3-dimensional design that mimics the way light falls on your subject, allowing for more precise white balance correction. It also includes a black trap for setting a true black point in an image.

Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?SHAHNAWAZ K : I chose this product because it is competitively priced and includes the Spyder X2 Ultra calibration device, which alone costs the same as the entire bundle. Additionally, it comes with Checkr, LensCal, Spyder Cube, and a storage case. Buying these items individually would cost more than purchasing this package for $200 today. These gadgets are all very useful for calibrating lenses, monitoring color, and adjusting overall photo exposure.J T : reviewsJISELL H : I wanted to go deeper into color management and this looked like the best toolset for the job.KENYON W : To better my Photography.

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Review Summary

2024-08-11T06:39:59

Rated 5 out of 5

A Game Changer for Post Processing

I use this toolkit on all my studio shoots. It has dramatically changed my post processing workflow. I feel confident in my white balance, colors, contrast, shadows, and more.

Jisell H.

Datacolor Spyder X2 Photo Studio Specifications

Spyder X2 Ultra

Spyder X2 Ultra

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  • System Requirements

    Windows 10 32/64, Windows 11
    Mac OS X 10.14, 10.15, 11 (Big Sur), 12 (Monterey), 13 (Ventura)
    Monitor resolution 1280 x 768 or greater, 16-bit video card (24-bit recommended), 1GB of available RAM, 500MB of available hard disk
    Internet connection for software download

  • Supported Languages

    English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean

  • Power Requirements

    5V DC, 100 mA, via USB connector plugged into personal computer

  • Environmental Requirements

    Operating Temperature: 41 Degree F to 104 Degree F (5 Degree C to 40 Degree C)
    Maximum Relative Humidity: 80% for temperatures up to 87.8 Degree F (31 Degree C) decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 104 Degree F (40 Degree C)
    Maximum Altitude: 6561.68' (2,000m)

  • Agency Compliance

    SGS, CSA, C-Tick, CE

  • Dimensions (W x H x L)

    1.76 x 2.99 x 3.11" (44.8 x 76 x 79.1mm)

  • Weight

    4.93 oz (140g)

Spyder Checkr

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  • System Requirements

    Windows 7 32/64, Windows 8.0, 8.1 32/64, Windows 10 32/64, Windows 11
    Mac OS X 10.10 to macOS 13 Ventura
    Monitor resolution 1280 x 768 or greater, 16-bit video card (24-bit recommended), 1GB of available RAM, 500MB of available hard disk
    Internet connection for software download & activation

  • Supported Languages

    English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean

Spyder LensCal

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  • Camera Models Covered

    Supports autofocus adjustments in these camera models:
    Canon (1Dc, 1DMkIII, 1DMkIV, 1DsMkIII, 1Dx, 1DxMkII, 50D, 5DMkII, 5DMkIII, 5DMkIV, 5DS, 5DS R, 6D, 6DMkII, 70D, 7D, 7DMkII, 80D, 1DXMkIII, 90D)
    Nikon (D3, D300, D300s, D3s, D3x, D4, D4s, D5, D500, D6, D600, D610, D700, D7000, D7100, D7200, D750, D7500, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D810E, D850, Df)

  • Camera Models Covered (Contd.)

    Sony (A6000, A68, A77, A77MKII, A850, A900, A99, A99II, A5100, A6000, A6100, A6300, A6400, A6500, A6600, A7R, A7R2, A7R3, A7R4, A7, A7M2, A7M3, A7S, A7S2, A9, A9M2)
    Olympus (E-5, E-30, E-620, E-M1 (when used with 4/3 lens adapter), E-M1MkII)
    Pentax (K5-IIs, K5-II, K-x, K-r, K-7, K-70, K5IIs, K5II, K-50, K-5, K-3II, K-30, K-3, K-20D, K-200D, K-2000/K-m, K-1, 645Z, 645D, k-1m2, kp, k-s1, k-s2)

Spyder Cube

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  • Construction

    ABS Cycoloy, a hybrid resin that is fade proof, extremely durable, and flame/shock resistant

  • Size

    1.5" (3.8cm) square

General

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  • Dimensions (L x W x H)

    15.75 x 5.91 x 10.24" (40 x 15 x 26cm)

  • Weight

    6.1 lbs (2.77kg)

  • UPC Code

    875720002388

About Datacolor Spyder X2 Photo Studio

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A Game Changer for Post Processing

By Jisell H.

I use this toolkit on all my studio shoots. It has dramatically changed my post processing workflow. I feel confident in my white balance, colors, contrast, shadows, and more.

Take your photography and videography to the next level with the Spyder X2 Photo Studio Kit, a comprehensive solution for color accuracy and consistency. This professional-grade kit, from the reputable brand Datacolor, includes the Spyder Checkr color calibration device and LensCal lens calibration tool, making it an all-in-one solution for photographers and videographers.

The Spyder X2 Photo Studio Kit is designed for those seeking ultimate control over color management throughout their photographic workflow, from capture to editing. It includes the Spyder X2 Ultra monitor calibrator, perfect for use in settings with high-brightness monitors. This innovative tool allows for precision monitor color calibration across a wide range of brightness levels, making it ideal for photographers, videographers, digital designers, and content creators working with HDR content.

The kit also includes the Spyder Checkr, a tool with 48 spectrally engineered color patches, including standard sRGB color space and expanded color reference patches for skin tones. This tool works seamlessly with Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera RAW, or Hasselblad Phocus for effortless color correction.

The LensCal lens calibration tool is another key component of the kit. It helps optimize your camera's auto-focus, ensuring that your camera and lenses work together optimally. This is especially important for high-resolution sensors where camera technique and auto-focus performance are crucial.

The kit is completed with the Spyder Cube, a unique 3-dimensional tool that mimics the way light falls on your subject, allowing for more precise white balance correction. It also includes a black trap for setting a true black point in an image.

All these tools are housed in a protective metal carrying case, making the Spyder X2 Photo Studio Kit a durable and portable solution for all your photography and videography needs. Whether you're shooting in the studio or on location, this kit ensures accurate color and focus, streamlining your post-production color correction and saving you time and effort.

Datacolor Spyder X2 Photo Studio Features

  • Start with Spyder LensCal to calibrate your camera with your interchangeable lenses
  • Next, use Spyder Cube to set white balance and RAW conversion. Unlike a gray card, Spyder Cube lets you set absolute white and zero black values along with defining your neutral gray
  • Then, use Spyder Checkr for next-level color precision with an HSL-Preset you can load and apply to your entire image series via Lightroom or other editing software
  • Finally, calibrate your monitor with Spyder X2 Ultra. In under 2 minutes you'll have an accurately color-calibrated monitor, including most HDR/high-brightness monitors up to 2000 cd/sq. m

Key Features

  • Professional-grade color calibration with Spyder X2 Ultra for precise monitor adjustments
  • Comprehensive kit includes Spyder Checkr with 48 color patches for accurate color correction
  • Spyder LensCal tool optimizes camera auto-focus for sharp, clear images
  • Innovative Spyder Cube provides 3D reference for white balance and contrast settings
  • Durable metal carrying case for secure storage and easy portability of calibration tools
  • Compatible with Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera RAW, and Hasselblad Phocus software

What's in the box:

  • Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra Color Calibration
  • Spyder Checkr
  • Spyder LensCal
  • Spyder Cube
  • USB-C to USB-A Adapter
  • Software Download Card
  • Durable Metal Case
  • User Manual
  • Datacolor 1 Year Limited Warranty