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The Digital Photographer's Software Guide
A wizard interface takes you through each stage of the process. One feature allows you
to check for clogged or empty ink channels or any other colorant problems before going
any further. What the vendor calls “Ambient PreciseLight Viewing Controls” allow you
to select the type of viewing conditions expected to prevail when the print is placed on
display. Preview output is to a single sheet of paper, enabling you to compare different
rendering intents and profile adjustments. Spyder3Print also supports both standard
8-bit and high-resolution 16-bit profiles.
Very “high spec,” the software gives you unlimited gamma and color temperature
choices, three levels of color targets, gamma curve editing, and custom black and white
luminance control. It comes with cable, SpyderGuide, and a Quick Start Guide.
Comments
Different printers tend to issue slightly different volumes of ink from their individual
print heads, a variance that is detected by color profiling. This results in, for example,
better gradation of colors and increased shadow detail. Spyder3Print does a fine job in
all respects. It is highly regarded by photographers for its black and white capability. For
example, you can print out a set of patches with an extended range of gray and neargray
tones to improve black and white and tinted prints. Used in conjunction with a
good quality printer, the system can produce outstanding results.
Version: Spyder3Print (2008)
OS: Windows 2000, XP 32/64, and Vista 32/64; Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
RAM: 128MB
Supported file formats: N/A
Price level: Approx. $500
Address: Datacolor, Digital Color Solutions, 5 Princess Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, United
States
spyder.datacolor.com
www.spyder3.com
Spyder3Elite
Vendor: Datacolor
Purpose: Display calibration for professional photographers and studios
Description
Spyder3Elite is a display calibration solution that includes the elegant Datacolor Spyder3
colorimeter with its seven-detector color engine, large light aperture, and desktop
cradle/ tripod mount. Aimed at professional photographers who are serious about color,
Spyder3Elite is capable of profiling the latest in wide gamut, LED backlight, and
AdobeRGB displays as well as popular LCD, CRT, projector, and notebook displays.