Anyone with Spyder3 Pro Colorimeter experience?

[djrichie28]

Just purchased one for a good price. I always knew that my monitor was not calibrated properly once I got my pictures back from printing and they appear darker than they did after touch ups.

Anyway, I fired the Spyder3 up last night and saw instant results. I was just looking to find out how other users recommend use of this colorimeter. Tips, tricks, ambient light scenarios etc.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jim H]

Have been using the Spyder since version 2. Currently have the Spyder3 Studio. Phenomenal product - phenomenal service. I can't say enough good things about it.

 

[Garbz]

If the Spyder3 is like any other colourimetre ambient light won't be an issue when calibrating, unless you are calibrating to a target based on the colour temperature of you ambient light in the first place.

I have no experience with the unit itself but I know someone with a Spyder 2 and my monitor manual says not to use the Spyder 2 for wide gamut displays, but apparently the Spyder3 is fine for this purpose.

I am sure you'll not be disappointed.