iMAC calibration

[Barney12]

I'm now just about used to my 27" iMAC but I'm having real problems with screen calibration. I've run the Apple Calibration software and also use the fanstic little freeware app "shades" which has stopped by retina's being burned by the brightness of the screen

But, I think I'll ask Santa to get me some screen calibration software (it would be useful to take to work for the PC's there and my laptop). Don't really want to spend much more than £100. I've read loads of reviews on the NET but seem to have read almost as many different opinions.

Can any one recommend what they've found best for the iMAC screens?

TTFN

Barney

 

[Chappers]

I've got the 27" iMac i5 and have found that I can get the brightness down to a manageable level using the brightness slider within displays. It's set to about 50% and is fine.

As far as calibration is concerned if you are looking at the £100 mark try the Pantone Huey or Huey Pro. From what I hear it gives good results. Check though it's 10.6.2 compatible .

There is the new Spyder Xpress but I've not used it so can't comment. I have a Eye One display 2 which works fine but is outside your price range.
Also from what I've read Eye-One software doesn't yet support properly the 27" iMac displays ( I don't use the X-Rite software so it isn't a problem).

Have a look at the Colour Confidence web site, and you can give them a call and they'll talk you through the options. I've always found them helpfull on these matters

 

[Barney12]

Thanks Chappers.

Are you using the ColorEyes Display Pro software by any chance?
Seems to keep cropping up in reviews I'm reading.

Barney

 

[Chappers]

Strange you should mention that. Yes I am it's the latest version for 10.6.2 Not exactly cheap though.
Check out the German Basicolour Display 4 as well

 

[Barney12]

Strange you should mention that. Yes I am it's the latest version for 10.6.2 Not exactly cheap though.
Check out the German Basicolour Display 4 as well

No, I had noticed But then is anything cheap when it comes to photography!

Barney

 

[Craikeybaby]

It isn't calibration software you need, it's calibration hardware, such as a spyder or an eyeone, they're only a fraction of the price of an iMac and will really get the most out of the screen.