monica.rueda

On 4/30/2022 at 7:17 PM, Jbasya said:

Hi again, I uninstalled and reinstalled the spyder software and it seems to be working as it should, except for the fact that in the "spydertune" view things look very different from how they look in bridge/photoshop. Photos opened in windows explorer look like the bridge/photoshop version. I checked my color spaces, looked for things amiss in the graphics drivers, everything is updated, do you have any idea why I'm seeing this discrepancy? Should I just pay attention to what I'm seeing in bridge/photoshop?

in this screenshot the spyder version is a pretty close color match to my prints while the bridge version is insane.

Did you ever find something to solve this? I am at a re-calibration and am in the same boat. U2722d.  

Okay thank you! Monitor ordered. I’ll try a few different labs as well then consider changing my system. Thank you. 
And yes I did follow Damien’s calibration instructions after I changed bulbs and added more light to my editing area to include blackout curtains. I’ll keep you guys posted. 

Okay so this is what I have:

Specs for HP screenshot as my husband custom ordered it. So I am not sure a link would help.  

I have a sceptre monitor which you've already recommended I budget for a new one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081PSV6CC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I completed the Bridge class. I started the RAW class which at the time I had test and matched prints from Mpix using a spyder x elite for calibration. I decided to change labs after seeing that mpix was not recommended by Damien. In trying to match with a recommended lab, WHCC, my prints did not match.  And I am starting to question everything entirely. Haha ... 

I have tried to recalibrate several times and the prints are extremely darker than my screen. I have gotten it pretty close now. But I am also questioning the test prints I decided to submit.  

I have double checked the document profile and they are sRGB. I also dislike lightroom but for a while I was exploring it and did the dumb thing thing and transferred photos between Lightroom and Photoshop... I know I know I know .... So I am wondering of that is the problem. 

I have 3 photo sessions that I have yet to edit. 

At this point I am seeking advice as to whether I send some of the new untainted session samples to WHCC again? Try a different reputable lab? or Wait until I get a new monitor?  

Thanks for all of your help. I really do appreciate. All my orders from Mpix always matched my screen. But during the Bridge and RAW class Damien kept saying my photos were do dark, and I just kept thinking,  "Really?"  

Will do thanks!  I’m looking at your recommendations I’d like to keep it under $400. 

Sceptre 27" 4K UHD IPS LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081PSV6CC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

How do you feel about this Monitor? 
Sceptre IPS 27" 4K UHD LED Monitor up to 75Hz DIsplayPort HDMI DVI Build-in Speakers, Frameless Machine Black 2020 (U279W-4000R)

I own this and a Lenovo. I am starting to wonder if I should upgrade.