
Sndrkstr
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Main editing computer
PC desktop
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Editing software
Photoshop
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Monitor Calibrator
Spyder
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Cameras, lenses and other photographic equipment
Canon R6 with Canon RF Lenses
15-35 mm 2.8
35 mm 1.4
24-70mm 2.8
70-200 mm 2.8
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Datacolor SpyderPro instructions
Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
Ok. I ordered them again! I will let you know how they look as soon as I get them. Appr. 4-5 days... -
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Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
The first set was photos from 2023 which I first edited on my laptop and then I openend them again with the new computer and screen and changed the editing to my liking. Then I ordered the prints. The pictures where shot in sunny weather at the sand beach close to the water. Shiny and bright surrounding. The second set I edited on the new computer & screen. The pictures were taken at a kindergarten. Sunny day but I found shade under a blooming tree. Green grass, green leaves, shade. Maybe the sunny pictures were too blue, too but it did not seem as bad because of the light colours and the yellow sand. The pictures with a lot of green and shade look way more blue and dark. I stared at the prints and my screen a lot yesterday....I think the first set is slightly blue and also darker than the screen. But the difference is not as big so that I was happy with them. I knew the brightness had to be less bright than the screen because it is paper and not lit like a screen. The second set seems darker and not so bright because it has more dark colours I guess. Do you think this could be it?? Or have I been staring too long and am making things up now ? I took the photo that looks worst and edited it again a little warmer with the screen at 6500k and also again at 5000 K. Waiting for the prints now. -
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Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
So for that lab I change the monitor to 5000k and then the prints should be ok. Right? I will try! Thanks for your time & your help. -
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Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
Thank you! I understand but I am still tied to that lab for the kindergarten/school photography. -
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Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
And if I have it set to 6500k and the lab wants 5000k would the pictures not be way too yellow instead of too blue ? Or am I thinking in the wrong direction? -
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Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
No other choice available since it is the only lab which works with the "selling software" I use for all my volume photography (kindergarten/pre school). And the previous prints were fine and came from the same lab. I ordered so many prints there and now, with the new monitor and the first time calibrating a monitor, it goes wrong. I thought now I am getting it all right. I don't get it... For other prints I use nphoto in Poland. Never had problems. -
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Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
The previous prints had the same colour space -
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Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
The lab told me to set my monitor to 90 - 120 cd/qm 5.000 kelvin (D50) Monitor-Gamma 2,2 After calibrating mine was 83 cd/qm 6500k Gamma 2.2 Should I change it to the lab wishes? They also told me to use their ICC profiles. Juist checking the previous prints. -
Datacolor SpyderPro instructions
Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
sRGB IEC61966-2.1 (8bpc) -
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Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
Hello Damien! I calibrated and the prints were very close to the screen. I was happy. Now I had new pictures . Same screen, same lab.. The prints look horrible. Too cold/blue, too dark. Where did it go wrong?? Where do I start now? -
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Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
Hello Damien! The prints are here. The screen is warmer (more yellow and magenta) and has more contrast compared to the prints, the colors are more vivid. The prints look flat in comparison. Is this only because of the sreen/paper difference or will it change to the better through calibration? What are the next steps now? Do I have to do anything with the ColorNavigator program or do I only follow your calibration instructions for a Spyder calibrator (Spyder x2 Elite) ? I could not find any information on Auto brightness for my screen. So I guess it does not have this and I do not need to bother about it. Tnanks for your help! Sandra -
Datacolor SpyderPro instructions
Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
Hello Damien! Thanks for asking! Yes, the Spyder is here. But I am still waiting for my prints. The lab is slow. But I will let you know when I have them. -
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Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
I had to research.. I installed the colornavigator 7 and it is compatible with Spyder Pro. The spyder will be in the mail on Tuesday and I will try to calibrate then. And now I really have to go. Support Software and Drivers Download Software:ColorNavigator 7 - Color Management Software 【Description】 [Ver.7.2.3] - CG2400S supported - Spyder Pro, specbos 2501 supported -
Datacolor SpyderPro instructions
Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
I will have to go to a family meeting in a minute but I will return tonight and check my messages. (it is noon here now). Thank you so much for your time. I appreciate it. And I am thinking about taking your classes but I am not sure if my english is good enough and my PS will be in German. -
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Sndrkstr replied to Sndrkstr's topic in Monitor calibration questions or problems
Oh, I did not know that and of course I have no idea if it is compatible . How can I find out? And does that mean that I will not nee the spyder?