Dianna Cameron Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 HI Damien and Brian I have now bought a Nikon D5000 DSLR camera so that I can take raw photos (Thank you for your advice on cameras Brian) I am currently doing the Raw Class and I'm at the point where I can send you raw images that have been adjusted for White Balance so that you can check them. My computer monitor is not calibrated. I have contacted an IT person through a Photographers club who is a very keen photographer and who is able to calibrate the monitor for me using a Color Monkey, or other devices. Not sure. He only charges $60-70 which is a lot less than I would pay for the Spyder. I would prefer someone who uses a Spyder4 or 5 based on what you say, but can't find anyone and can't afford to buy one. I would appreciate your feedback. Kind regards Dianna
Damien Symonds Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 Calibration needs to be done once a month. It is NOT more cost-effective to have somebody else do it.
Dianna Cameron Posted March 24, 2019 Author Posted March 24, 2019 Hi Damien - I have bought a Datacolor Spyder5Elite S5EL100 for the incredibly low price of AUD150. I've ordered it through eBay from the States. I know I will need a different power adaptor but apart from this, I presume everything will be fine. Kind regards Dianna
Damien Symonds Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 No, it's powered by its USB connection, so nothing to worry about there. While you're waiting for it to arrive, make sure you get your pro lab prints ready. https://www.damiensymonds.net/cal_starthere.html And when it arrives, calibrate using these instructions: https://www.damiensymonds.net/calibration.html
Damien Symonds Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 Have you got your prints organised, @Dianna Cameron?
Dianna Cameron Posted March 28, 2019 Author Posted March 28, 2019 HI Damien - thanks for checking. I ordered the wrong size camera card so had to send off for another. Should receive it soon.
Damien Symonds Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 Please don't take new photos for this. Use old photos, get prints pronto. (If you don't have prints already).
Dianna Cameron Posted March 30, 2019 Author Posted March 30, 2019 I don't have any raw prints whatsoever. If it's not essential they are raw, then I can just use some old photos. I'm not sure if Harvey Norman is what you would call a pro lab, but that's where I usually get my prints done.
Damien Symonds Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 No, they don't need to be raw. They can be any photos, of any subject matter, from any source. I have actually heard of some pros printing at Harvey Norman, so it might be ok.
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