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Datacolor SpyderX Pro Monitor Calibration $190.30 + $9.83 Delivery ($0 with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AU

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Datacolor SpyderX Pro Monitor Calibration $190.30 + $9.83 Delivery ($0 with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AUAffiliate
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I had this on a Camels watchlist for a while and it has dropped to $190.30 from Amazon UK at the moment. Free international shipping for Prime members, but I'm not sure what it would be for non-Prime members?

Normal price for this seems to have been hovering about the $250 mark for quite a while. It briefly dropped down to $176 earlier in the year then went back up. Best local price at the moment seems to be $267.30 from DigiDirect.

If you do anything serious with photography or video on your computer then a calibration tool is pretty much essential, even if you buy a monitor that claims to be pre-calibrated in the factory.

From the description:

  • THE FASTEST SPYDER EVER: Calibrating your monitor to achieve color precision now takes just a minute or two – several times faster than previous models.
  • THE MOST ACCURATE SPYDER EVER: Groundbreaking lens-based color engine provides a higher level of color accuracy for multiple monitors. SpyderX Pro features room-light monitoring, automatic profile changing and significantly more precise screen color, shadow detail and white balance.
  • THE EASIEST-TO-USE SPYDER EVER: SpyderX Pro is so intuitive, you don’t have to be a color expert. It features quick and easy single-click calibration and wizard workflow with 12 predefined calibration targets for advanced color accuracy.
  • SEE THE DIFFERENCE INSTANTLY: SpyderProof functionality provides before-and-after evaluation of your display and allows you to see the difference using your own images.
    MONITOR TECHNOLOGIES CHANGE AND IMPROVE OVER TIME: SpyderX Pro assures you support for the latest screen types, recent resolutions and gamuts.
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  • Ausdave on 15/07/2021 - 09:22

    Thanks OP, bought one.

    • alidli on 15/07/2021 - 11:56

      Do you need a separate UK Amazon account?

      • linx1398 on 15/07/2021 - 12:45
        +1

        Nope, works with the Australian one.

  • scradley on 15/07/2021 - 09:24
    +2

    Bought one yesterday on Amazon for $230, managed to cancel that order and reorder at this price. Cheers OP!

  • spinferno on 15/07/2021 - 09:24
    +1

    these babies rarely go on sale for so cheap. great find, OP!
    importantly, they've been really fast for me to regularly recalibrate and supports multiple monitors.

  • jettim76 on 15/07/2021 - 09:35

    Would this work for TV calibration ?

    • Rubber Duck on 15/07/2021 - 09:39
      +2

      I don't think so , this uses usb and software on your computer , i too would like one that does both

    • jsediv on 15/07/2021 - 09:42
      +2

      If you connect your computer to the TV, I don't see why not.
      Would need to make sure your output settings are the same as your other input devices to keep the calibration consistent.

    • skittlebrau on 15/07/2021 - 09:42

      Assuming you use DisplayCAL (free), it should be fine as long as it’s not an OLED TV. Apparently the SpyderX doesn’t support OLED. I’m not sure if that’s down to the sensor used however.

      Spyder would prefer you buy their TV calibration software separately, hence the recommendation to use DisplayCAL.

      • qvinto on 15/07/2021 - 09:58
        +3

        Good point about OLED. This deal may not be so future proof with more OLED laptops on the market. Not sure which calibrator supports OLED laptop screens though

        EDIT: It seems the X-Rite i1Display PRO and X-Rite i1Display PRO Plus support OLED but not the SpyderX Pro. May be worth spending the extra money on the X-Rite

      • FlintSkin on 15/07/2021 - 16:08
        +1

        What should I get for my C1 OLED then?

    • tophorus on 15/07/2021 - 10:14
      +1

      I'm not sure it'll work for just viewing TV. I'm pretty sure it'll be fine if you're actually driving your TV from your PC, but given the calibrated settings are (I think - could be wrong) managed at the OS and/or graphics card level, I don't think you could calibrate the TV and then unplug it and expect any of its default settings to be different.

      • nkr on 15/07/2021 - 10:43

        agree, the calibrated settings are stored in the pc, and those settings are applied once the pc is connected to the monitor(s).
        So ideally i believe you could calibrate the TV by connecting it as a monitor to your PC, but, you can enjoy the calibrated settings
        only until the pc is connected to the tv.

        I have one of these, never tried it with a TV though :-). But have calibrated my 2 dell monitors, my mac pro.
        Basically this is a tool that is useful for colour specific work, like for e.g. photo/video editing where colour accuracy is important.
        This will make sure what you capture in your cameras is what you see in your monitor and later what you print as photos.

        The monitors we buy normally are not calibrated, unless they are expensive and specific to editing purposes - like the BenQ PhotoVue monitors.
        so, unless there is no need for colour accuracy in your work, this may not be really useful !

  • Drakster on 15/07/2021 - 09:36

    Been wanting one of these for a while. Thanks, OP.

  • Wawsax on 15/07/2021 - 09:38
    +6

    Even at this price, I'd get an i1 Display Pro instead. Use DisplayCAL if you're going with Spyder though and you'll get more out of it. This Image Science article is a pretty good, brief overview

    • qvinto on 15/07/2021 - 09:44
      +5

      Not sure that article is impartial since that website only sells the X-rite Display range. Of course for them it would be the "recommended" one. It is also twice the price

      • Wawsax on 15/07/2021 - 10:01

        They're not selling Spyder because they think the X-Rite range is better. I said it was a good overview, do some Googling, read some reviews and research it for yourself; no one article is going to be definitive. The i1 Display Pro also isn't twice the price, maybe you're looking at the Pro Plus

        • qvinto on 15/07/2021 - 10:41
          +1

          It seems the X-Rite i1Display PRO and X-Rite i1Display PRO Plus support OLED but not the SpyderX Pro. So it may be worth spending the extra money on the X-Rite just for that. However the X-Rite i1Display PRO Plus is literally double the price of the SpyderX

    • GreenRomeo on 15/07/2021 - 09:44
      +2

      Could you elaborate more on why or in which use cases the i1 Display Pro is better than this one? I’m trying to justify it.

      • Wawsax on 15/07/2021 - 10:07
        +5

        They both do the same thing, but the i1 Pro is considered more accurate and is pretty much an industry standard. You'll have to read up on reviews/articles to decide what makes the most sense for your particular use case. I just thought I'd comment as in my experience there's a better alternative to Spyder for not much more money, but if you think it doesn't matter, then buy the Spyder

        • Scrobo on 15/07/2021 - 10:14
          +6

          We are a production facility, and use a Klein for serious work, but have the i1Pro and have tested the Spiders.
          The i1Pro with good software is more consistent and gives far more accurate calibration at low levels, which is important for grading work.

          All of these low-end pucks struggle in the shadow areas, but the i1Pro has in our experience been acceptable, whereas others in that price range have not.

        • scradley on 15/07/2021 - 10:41

          From any Australian pricing I've seen the i1 Display Pro is significantly more expensive than the SpyderX Pro, esp at this price. At normal pricing they're more comparable, with the X-Rite still being more expensive.

        • tophorus on 15/07/2021 - 11:15

          I'm only a hobbyist photographer, not a pro, so I'm just looking for something that will help me correct obvious colour or gamma issues, without spending $500+. That was why I was looking at this one - it seems a good fit for my (basic) needs.

          • shabaka on 15/07/2021 - 11:43
            +5

            @tophorus: those pro photo rental places usually have one to rent. I can rent iDisplay Pro $22 for the whole weekend and calibrate the hell out of whatever tech I need calibrated. Usually needed every 1 or 2 years, and I think it's better this way then to buy it, use it, and put it on a shelf.

            • quill on 15/07/2021 - 11:57

              @shabaka: Hey do you have a store to recommend. Can't seem to find one online.

            • tophorus on 15/07/2021 - 12:35

              @shabaka: Interesting. Hasn't considered renting @shabaka. Just did a quick Google search and seems to be much more than $22 though.. this place is $90 for the weekend:
              https://www.camerahire.com.au/item/datacolor-spyder-5-pro

              • shabaka on 15/07/2021 - 12:39

                @tophorus: maybe I have a place with more democratic pricing

                I use Borges Imaging. it's been a while since I rented something, though. I got a calibrator now for free (through shenanigans) and haven't rented for a few months. doesn't seem like they have this option on the website though. just come and ask

              • quill on 15/07/2021 - 17:26
                +2

                @tophorus: I called Borges imaging. $25 per day or $38 for weekend. Seem very reasonable if you are in Melbourne. $90 is a ripoff

      • bargainshooter on 15/07/2021 - 10:31
        +1

        The Spyder is a colorimeter afaik. The x-rite products such as the i1 studio or photo generally use a spectrophotometer (not sure about the i1display). Colorimeters use filters to measure red, green, blue. Spectrophotometers measure intensity across the entire visible spectrum. Some can even measure UV.

        Which is better depends on the intended use. I use my x-rite With Argyllpro to measure light source quality and white balance, something you generally can't do with a colorimeter.

    • Forth on 15/07/2021 - 10:15

      I have the Color Munki Display, but I've always wanted a Spyder.

    • Ausdave on 15/07/2021 - 12:28
      +1

      Thanks for the feedback.

      I did some research after you stated this.

      Ended up cancelling my SpyderX Pro order and bought the i1 Display Pro.

      Its $310 on amazon UK, which is almost the cheapest it's been ever on camel.

      Cheapest I can find currently in AU is $427.50 (Digidirect), so definitely a bargain in my eyes.

      • tophorus on 15/07/2021 - 16:20
        +3

        There's also the i1 Display Pro Plus available here for $379 (cheaper than the i1 Display Pro, even!):
        https://imagescience.com.au/products/calibrators/x-rite-i1di…

        It's still beyond what I feel like paying for a calibration tool. Sadly I ended up cancelling my SpyderX Pro order and getting… nothing! I'm too much of a cheapskate to even buy a bargain. I'll just squint my eyes and make do.

    • scradley on 15/07/2021 - 13:46

      The article compares the older Spyder 5 with the i1 Display Pro, just be aware.

      EDIT: Here's a Spyder X review that compares it with X-Rite's offerings: https://cameratico.com/color-management/datacolor-spyderx-re…

  • ChipsChicky on 15/07/2021 - 09:58

    Can someone explain in simple words, what is this and whats the benefits ? Will it make ideapad s540 screen look better ?

    • initiateit on 15/07/2021 - 10:04
      +8

      It will make your screen accurate in terms of color and brightness it can possibly display.

      For people that don't use Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom or the print software like Illustrator or InDesign it's questionable as to why you would use this.

      They will probably make your screen more dull.

      Edit: I am a graphic designer by trade specialising in the dying art of print design. The reason your screen will likely look dull after using these calibrations is people always run their screens too bright or too high contrast.

    • HD9990 on 15/07/2021 - 10:05
      +6

      the short answer is, if you are not aware of this, you won't need this.

    • Scrobo on 15/07/2021 - 10:15
      +4

      It will make your colours more accurate, and if you create any video, or things to be printed, will get less surprises as what you see on screen will be much closer to correct/accurate colour than before calibrating it.

      Basically what it is, is a light sensor, you put it against your screen, run some software that flashes patches of various hues/saturation/intensity at it, and then adjusts your display so that the colour/image it produces is as close to ideal as it is capable of.

    • Quarn on 15/07/2021 - 10:17
      +2

      The sensor is meant to calibrate your monitor to an accurate ‘standard’ This means that if you view a photograph, as an example, it would look the same on any calibrated display and as the photographer intended. There is a lot more to correct viewing then just that but that’s the goal. Thankfully our modern phones are actually quite colour accurate and have a wide gamma (range of colours) so most people now enjoy good displays right out of their pocket.
      The topic of colour is a deep, deep well, google Fogra and Pantone for some insight.

  • John Doh on 15/07/2021 - 10:28

    Is the elite worth it over the pro? I have an epson homecinema projector.

    • RimofLeo on 15/07/2021 - 10:39

      regarding the basic colour calibration they are equivalent

  • luizmarin on 15/07/2021 - 10:38

    Thanks! was going to rent one for the weekend but as a designer, better to have one

  • stickymoo on 15/07/2021 - 10:43

    Are these any good for calibrating the new MacBook m1?

  • O15 on 15/07/2021 - 10:51

    I have the model down from this and haven't been very happy with it. I find it usually leaves the display with a green cast.

    • scradley on 15/07/2021 - 13:25

      Do you use the DisplayCAL or the standard software? I head the X is far better than the 5 (if by model down you mean older model)

  • sqheaven on 15/07/2021 - 11:29

    Is X-rite Display Pro better than this?

    • gogo1234 on 15/07/2021 - 12:25

      Yes. The spyder meters suck.

      • sqheaven on 18/07/2021 - 22:42

        I already bought X-rite Pro and the color checker passport :p Just wanted to have this confirmation, I was so pissed that this is cheaper LOL

  • alidli on 15/07/2021 - 11:50

    Will this work with just onboard graphics?
    And does it calibrate the monitor to your printer so WYSIWYG?

    • Lolitsjoel on 15/07/2021 - 12:16

      It calibrates the monitor as best as it can get it and sets windows profiling to it.

      My S2721DGF is almost perfect, however my old LG IPS colouring is completely different(warmer, has a slight green tint and reds are a lot different) even though it scored slightly lower..
      Still a lot closer from standard out of the box at least.

  • Lolitsjoel on 15/07/2021 - 12:05
    +1

    Solid pricing!

    Don't forget DisplayCAL works well with this, and isn't limited to just 5

  • linx1398 on 15/07/2021 - 12:45

    Excellent find OP!
    Been looking to pick one up for ages

  • caiphus on 15/07/2021 - 16:30
    -1

    It's good enough to calibrate multiple monitors to appear similar but if you are serious about accuracy x-rite is generally considered better. There's no profiles for display cal imo that make it worth using over the Spyder software either. Pro is that is very fast and that Aus post seems to be bad at marking things from Amazon UK as "delivered" wink wink.

    • tophorus on 15/07/2021 - 16:53
      +4

      Are you suggesting people claim the item was not delivered so they can get compensation from AusPost or Amazon? Seriously, this is OzBargain, not OzFraud.

      • caiphus on 15/07/2021 - 23:47

        I was actually just joking about that. I've had 5 items that have turned up from Amazon UK which have still turned up delivered and I just hate seeing the ordered in my history. I did claim a refund for an item that exceeded it's latest possible delivery because it hadn't turned up for it to arrive a few days later but Amazon didn't actually care when I contacted them to say it did eventually arrive after all.

  • John Doh on 15/07/2021 - 17:05

    Guys, I have very sensitive eyes and usually keep the brightness low. When calibrating, will the Spyder increase the brightness as well? Or can I calibrate it to my preferred brightness? Thanks.

    • tophorus on 15/07/2021 - 17:15
      +1

      I believe you set the desired screen brightness before starting calibration. I've seen 120 cd/m2 (or nits) as a suggested starting brightness. I don't think calibration will change the brightness, but it will try to get the colour and gamma levels as accurate as possible with that setting.

      Edit: I did read that the SpyderX's are not as good with very low brightnesses, but I think they're talking more about OLED-style black levels that they struggle with. Unless you're sitting in a dark room with your monitor on minimum, I honestly don't think it would be an issue. If you're really concerned, you could take the advice above and find a more professional-level device through a rental company that can deal with very high and low luminance.

      • John Doh on 15/07/2021 - 19:15

        Thanks, I will read it up, seems like should be good. But since I have a projector, I will wait for the elite to go on a deal.

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