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One of the most important thing for photographers, graphic designers and anyone else that designs and create digital arts on computers is the correctness of the colours we see on our screen and how the colours actually prints outs. As colours can differ greatly on screen (what we see) and when its printed, a Monitor Calibrator is probably one of the most valuable investment we can purchase for our business. These calibrators don’t come cheap – but as time (and technology) has advanced, it is now more affordable than it was few years ago.

Today I have done a quick research on the Datacolor Spyder series, mainly on the Spyder 3 Express and the Spyder 3 Pro. The main point between the two is that if like me, you have dual monitors than the Spyder 3 Pro is what is needed.

Spyder 3 Express:

• Spyder3Express™ adjusts the color on your monitor so your photos appear more accurately. Easy-to-use right out of the box, this award winning proven technology helps you calibrate your display – just like professionals.
• There’s a reason your on-screen colors aren’t always true. Chances are, your monitor color is the problem, not your camera or your printer.
• Spyder3Express™ is a revolutionary simple monitor color correction tool that automatically adjusts the color of your monitor so what you’re seeing is more true.
• Designed for: Photo Enthusiasts, Advanced Amateurs, Passionate Photographers and DSLR users of all kinds.

Spyder 3 Pro:

Display Calibration for Serious Photographers

Serious photographers and creative pros require a high degree of color accuracy; from capturing images, to digital editing and printing, Spyder3Pro™ delivers. This third generation colorimeter comes equipped with new state-of-the-art optical design and photo-centric user interface providing accurate, reliable and consistent color. Spyder3Pro™ gives you more precise control over white point and gamma, new ReCAL option cuts re-calibration time in half and SpyderProof™ function brings you a new level of color control to help you save time, money and achieve color excellence.

Designed for:
Serious & Professional Photographers or anyone whose display is the heart of their digital workflow will benefit from Spyder3 monitor calibration.

• Watch how professional photographer Catherine Hall uses Spyder3

• View the Spyder3Pro™ product card (780 KB PDF)

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