
Review Summary
2018-10-26T15:24:04
I just used it for the first time to calibrate my monitor. Very easy. I look forward to trying out the rest of the features.
THOMAS W.
2018-07-19T08:25:13
I had meant to purchase this product for some time. Realizing that so many people may be seeing my photos in different ways, I was always a bit nervous about sharing my photo's. I had tried Calibrize, and on board software and tuning techniques, but, that was subject to interpretation. After ordering, I was amazed at the quality difference and how my photo's displayed on other PC's and devices. I quickly shared this with the Media arts director at Buck Knives and calibrated her monitors as well. She purchased one the next day and calibrated her work computers. She was complimented on how spot on her work was from the graphics arts department. This product opens up doors and encourages a photographer to explore as well as manage their colors. I would say that this product is an essential part of any Photographer/Graphics persons tool kit.
Jessie M.
2018-05-20T13:57:54
The Spyder5 is easy to use and has a great software interface. Had my monitors up to speed in no time.
STEPHEN B.
2018-02-19T13:52:19
This helps me calibrate my monitors so I am seeing the same colors as printers and publishers.
Lavonne H.
2017-11-15T08:16:28
Colors look nice
JESUS M.
2017-10-17T06:32:41
Easy to use, works well.
ACCOUNTS P.
2017-10-17T06:31:53
Works on monitors and projectors. Easy to use - very intuitive step-by-step process.
ACCOUNTS P.
2017-10-11T11:49:13
I was always disappointed in my prints because they didn't look like the images on my monitor. This makes it much easier to calibrate the monitor, and ultimately your camera's display screen.
Kathy B.
2017-09-12T06:53:24
I was constantly disappointed with the over saturation of my images when viewed on any monitor other than my own. The Spyder Elite was easy to set up and use and now I can have confidence that my saturation levels are spot on!
Dwight H.
2017-08-23T12:36:18
I have two different brands of monitors and this product has matched the profiles so that all monitors show the same colors accurately. This is a must for seeing exactly how other people will also see my images too. It was worth it if you are serious on how your images will display and/or print. Very easy to install and use the product.
STEWART S.
2017-03-14T18:49:59
The device works as advertised. The unit provides a fast way to balance out the two monitors I use it to dabble in Affinity Photo. Now both monitors look identical although they are from different manufacturers. The Spyder is easy to set up and does all the work for you. Couldn't be simpler or faster. The completed work of the Spyder is saved on the computer and each time the computer boots up, the profile is applied. Thanks!
Shirley D.
2017-01-03T06:34:37
For years I have been guessing about the accuracy of my monitors. As good as I think my eyes are they can't differentiate minute imperfections of color and brightness as well as the Spyder5 Elite. It is nice to be able to know what I see on the screen is an accurate representation of what the printed output will be. Also, I can get my dual monitor setup matched. My only problem was that the documentation did not go into as much detail as I would have liked. Fortunately, I was able to figure it all out on my own. This is my reason for four instead of five stars.
Herbert B.
2017-01-01T11:32:54
I purchased the Spyder 5 Elite to calibrate my 2014 MacBook Pro with 15" Retina display. I also use an Apple Cinema Display (non Thunderbolt) as a second monitor 27"). This calibration tool has made both monitors identical in terms of appearance. I could not be happier with the result.
Kris A.
2016-09-21T04:52:26
Installation problems that could have been eliminated if a few simple WRITTEN instructions were supplied in the package.
James W.
2015-05-21T21:00:00
I purchased the Sypder Elite because I have multiple monitors, and iPad and an iPhone and I wanted them all to be calibrated. The Elite also lets you calibrate multiple monitor so they can be accurate and display similarly. The unit is actually very small and has been design so that you don't have to hold the colorimieter against the screen with your hand. The software gives you a lot of options on how to calibrate your monitor and there was a big difference. The only downside i sthat there has not been an app update for the Elite 5, so i wil lhave to wait to calibrate my portable devices.
ALVIN E.
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I just used it for the first time to calibrate my monitor. Very easy. I look forward to trying out the rest of the features.
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I had meant to purchase this product for some time. Realizing that so many people may be seeing my photos in different ways, I was always a bit nervous about sharing my photo's. I had tried Calibrize, and on board software and tuning techniques, but, that was subject to interpretation. After ordering, I was amazed at the quality difference and how my photo's displayed on other PC's and devices. I quickly shared this with the Media arts director at Buck Knives and calibrated her monitors ...
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Expert color calibration for laptops, desktops and projectors with room light monitoring and unlimited settings for gamma, white point and advanced gray balancing, for ultimate control of your color workflow. Break free from the frustration of your prints not matching your screen. Spyder5ELITE determines optimal monitor brightness so you can see the fine shadow details and highlights in your photos, ensuring your edited images match your prints.
Spyder5ELITE has an integrated room light sensor that continually measures your unique lighting conditions and alerts you if there's been a change among five ambient light levels. You can then choose to either modify your calibration settings or adjust your room lighting, to assure optimal color accuracy, both on screen and in print.
Spyder5ELITE's calibration process is fast and easy. A step-by-step wizard with additional advanced options, guides you through the calibration process, then through evaluating your image. Evaluate your monitor's color accuracy monthly using CheckCAL and then if needed, run ReCAL to recalibrate in minutes. In terms of calibration tools, it doesn't get any easier.
Next generation Spyder technology comes with a colorimeter that is compact, portable and protected. They have redesigned Spyder's patented 7-detector optical engine to deliver up to a 55% improvement in tonal response, resulting in more accurate shadow detail and smoother gradients.
See the nuances that matter most with a "Before and After" evaluation of your calibration results in full screen mode using your own photograph or with a professional Datacolor composite image. The choice is yours. Designed for the way photographers work, SpyderProof gives you confidence that your displays achieve precise color accuracy.
Spyder5ELITE includes a powerful module that lets you fully characterize your monitor and track its performance over time with reporting. The software allows you to compare gamuts between displays and standard color spaces, analyze and graph luminance and color uniformity, map tone response curves and measure and graph display accuracy against SpyderCHECKR color targets.
SpyderMatch and SpyderTune are two advanced features that allow you to fine-tune all of your studio monitors by matching Brightness, White Point and Gamma. These controls give you the ultimate flexibility to make each of your monitors look identical. With features like fine-tune gray calibration and unlimited choices for gamma, white point and luminance, Spyder5 gives you the ultimate control in color calibration resulting in a perfectly calibrated monitor. Whether you use the simple step-by-step wizard or the Expert Console, you can be confident that you are using the best tool available to ensure the colors you see on screen are accurate and your prints match.
Spyder5PRO monitor calibration will take your skill to the next level with precise and accurate monitor color.