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2024-12-25T09:36:46
Very easy to use and a must if you are serious about photo editing.
JOE F.
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Integrated USB-C Cable
-750 nits
Wide LED, Standard LED, General (Wide and Standard CCFL), GB LED, OLED, Mini LED
5
5
60
80
90
100
120
140
160
180
250
Do Not Adjust
Room-Light Adjustment
Limited
Intended for 1, Can Calibrate Multiple Connected Displays
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean
Windows 10 (32-/64-Bit) and Windows 11
macOS 10.14 to 14
Monitor Resolution 1280 x 768 or Greater, 16-Bit Video Card (24-Bit Recommended), 1 GB of Available RAM, 500 MB of Available Hard Disk Space
Internet Connection for Software Download and Activation
1x USB-C Integrated Male Input/Output
USB (Built-In)
5 VDC
100 mA
CSA, C-Tick, CE
41 to 104 Degree F (5 to 40 Degree C)
80%
White
3 x 3 x 1.75" (7.6 x 7.6 x 4.45cm)
5.12 oz (142g)
875720002579
Simple to use
By JOE F.
Very easy to use and a must if you are serious about photo editing.
A crucial tool for photographers and digital artists, the Datacolor Spyder Essential Monitor Color Calibration system is designed to enhance your digital workflow with precision and ease. This advanced calibration device ensures a color-accurate starting point for image editing, delivering true-to-life color expression that is vital for professional results.
The Spyder Essential is renowned for its fast and straightforward calibration process, allowing you to calibrate your monitor in approximately 90 seconds. This efficiency means you can focus more on your creative work, confident that your monitor displays colors accurately from the start. The result is vibrant, true-to-life colors and finely detailed images that reflect your artistic vision.
Whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional, the intuitive software and one-click calibration feature make it easy to achieve professional-grade results. For those with more experience, customizable calibration settings offer the flexibility to tailor the process to your specific needs.
The Spyder Essential is compatible with a wide range of modern displays, including the latest OLED, mini-LED, and Apple Liquid Retina XDR technologies. It also supports both Wide and Standard LED gamuts, ensuring optimal color richness, deep shadows, nuanced highlights, and enhanced details across various monitor types.
Say goodbye to unexpected color discrepancies with Datacolor's exclusive Device Previews Beta feature. This innovative tool allows you to simulate how your photos will appear on other devices directly from your calibrated screen, eliminating the need to upload images elsewhere for preview. Additionally, it offers soft proofing for print, letting you see how your images will look on paper.
Adaptability is key, and the Spyder Essential excels with its Automatic Room Light Switching feature. This function measures and tracks ambient lighting, ensuring your display profile is always suited to your environment. Multiple profiles are created during Room Light Calibration to accommodate different lighting conditions, guaranteeing optimal monitor performance.
For ongoing confidence in your calibration, the CheckCal feature provides a quick test to verify that your monitor's calibration remains valid. Connectivity is seamless with the native USB-C connection, and an additional USB-A adapter is included for added convenience.
Elevate your digital editing experience with the Datacolor Spyder Essential Monitor Color Calibration system, where precision meets simplicity for outstanding color accuracy in every project.