Calibrate dark photo

[georgedave]

I purchased a Spyder as a print Lab used gave me photos that were too dark. I believe my monitor was at fault.

I have read your instructions carefully. Where you say in section "Adjust brightness to match prints" should I use my over dark print to adjust here ?

Secondly, my Gamma shows 2.5 whereas Target is 2.2...what do I do about that please.

 

Many thanks

 

[Damien Symonds]

Hi @georgedave,

5 hours ago, georgedave said:

I purchased a Spyder as a print Lab used gave me photos that were too dark. I believe my monitor was at fault.

You're right, monitors are usually at fault.  Which Spyder did you get?

5 hours ago, georgedave said:

I have read your instructions carefully. Where you say in section "Adjust brightness to match prints" should I use my over dark print to adjust here ?

Yes, definitely.  You want your screen to match your dark prints, so that you'll KNOW how dark they are, and won't edit them so dark again.  I hope this makes sense.

5 hours ago, georgedave said:

Secondly, my Gamma shows 2.5 whereas Target is 2.2...what do I do about that please.

Can you elaborate on this? Where does your gamma show as 2.5?