Datacolor Launches New Generation Spyder3 Calibration Products, Setting New Performance Standards for Professional Photographers and Creative Professionals.Display Calibration and Printer Profiling Solutions Feature New Form Factor with State-of-the-Art Optical Design and Interface Designed for Photographers LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- Datacolor, a global leader in digital color management technology, today announced the introduction of Spyder3[TM], a new generation of display calibration and printer profiling solutions for photographers and digital imaging professionals. The initial products in the new Spyder3 line are Spyder3Elite[TM] and Spyder3Studio[TM]. Each Spyder3 product is specifically designed to address the color management needs of photographers and creative professionals that require the most accurate color for digital editing and printing. The Spyder3 line includes the only colorimeter A device that measures the red, green and blue values of color. See colorimetry and color calibration. Contrast with densitometer. available on the market offering a seven detector color engine, with an aperture several times larger than other devices for increased accuracy and performance. The Spyder3Elite and Spyder3Studio products are available immediately, and will be on display for the first time in Datacolor booth #1406 at the PhotoPlus Expo, beginning October 18th at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . "Spyder3 represents Datacolor's commitment to innovation and strong partnership with our customers to deliver the most effective color calibration The matching of colors to a base color, such as a Pantone color, or from one device to another. Color calibration is widely used in print publishing in order to display on screen an accurate representation of the colors that will be printed on paper. solutions available," said Krista Behrend, Spyder3 global product manager at Datacolor. "Our customers rely heavily on the images displayed on their monitors. The new Spyder3 is a significant leap forward, making digital workflow In print publishing, using the computer to lay out text and illustrations prior to creating film negatives for every page or going directly to plate. Prior to digital workflow, the typesetting and pre-press stages were far more time consuming and labor-intensive. more efficient and helping users achieve their creative vision with greater color accuracy than ever before." Among its most innovative features is a new proofing capability called SpyderProof[TM] that brings a new level of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color control to any digital workflow. SpyderProof enables professionals to evaluate calibration with a before and after mode. Professionals can view four quadrants of thematic photos to specifically evaluate saturated colors, skin tones, gradients, and black and white images to ensure the desired calibration results. "Datacolor's new Spyder3Studio is intuitive, accurate, efficient, and has enabled me to manage color across multiple devices with incredible accuracy," said professional photographer Andy Biggs. "It is the best tool I've used for re-creating high quality black and white images in print." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. professional photographer Christopher Villano, Spyder3Elite gives more precise control over white point and gamma and cuts re-calibration time in half with its new ReCAL option. "These two features speed up the entire process for me, so I'm spending less time setting the parameters of my work environment and more time creating strong images." The new form factor includes an embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. ambient light detector and desktop cradle that doubles as a tripod mount. As compared to its award-winning predecessor Spyder2[TM], the Spyder3 offers a sleeker design that's 37 percent smaller and incorporates third-generation Spyder technology. It also includes new easy-to-use, photo-centric user interface with features that photographers and creative professionals need. The Spyder3 high-precision sensors and enlarged optical path increase its light sensitivity by 400 percent, making it the most accurate colorimeter in its class. This ensures consistent color on all LCD, CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. , laptop and front projector Noun 1. front projector - a projector for digital input projector - an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image onto a screen displays and includes the ability to match multiple studio displays to a single target. "The Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA CIPA Children's Internet Protection Act of 1999 (US) CIPA Camera & Imaging Products Association CIPA Chartered Institute of Patent Agents CIPA Canadian Information Productivity Awards CIPA Colorado Independent Publishers Association ) reports shipments of 4.6 Million DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) A digital still image camera that uses a single lens reflex (SLR) mechanism. Most professional cameras have always been single lens reflex cameras, although analog. cameras worldwide through August 2007 - a staggering 60 percent over prior year. We believe this growth is fueling demand for color calibration products," added Behrend. "Datacolor's digital imaging products hold a dominant position in the color calibration market, and we expect next year will be a tipping point The point in time in which a technology, procedure, service or philosophy has reached critical mass and becomes mainstream. See network effect. See also tip and ring. as more and more DSLR owners seek color managed workflows, with Spyder3 driving new adoption." Some additional features of Spyder3Elite include: * Intelligent Ambient Light Control: Automatically measures ambient light in the room to deliver a new level of calibration precision and unique options to either adjust room light settings or the display profile. It also conveniently captures a history of light conditions to distinguish light changes from studio flashes or shadows. * Unlimited Target Choices: User-defined calibration targets and the ability to customize their own choice of white point and gamma combinations to best match working conditions provides photographers with total control within their digital workflow. * Easy-To-Use Dual Mode Software: Offers two software modes to choose from - Assistant-based interface walks you through the process, or an Expert Console is available for the advanced user. The Display Assistants allows you to enter and store specific device information to save time during future calibrations. * Expert Console: Users can set their own expectations by controlling all calibration parameters and actions from one comprehensive window. Its L-Star Calibration Option uses patented technology as an alternative to typical gamma settings to generate unique tonal response curves for open shadows and detailed highlights. * Real-time Calibration Monitoring: Incorporates ongoing background checks of calibration and profile settings to ensure the display color is accurate. * Notebook and Projector Calibration Modes: The only affordable solution that will calibrate To adjust or bring into balance. Scanners, CRTs and similar peripherals may require periodic adjustment. Unlike digital devices, the electronic components within these analog devices may change from their original specification. See color calibration and tweak. all your displays, including projectors. * Multiple Display Calibration: StudioMatch(TM) guides you through calibrating all of your studio displays to a single calibration target. The Assistant accounts for each display's white and black luminance The amount of brightness, measured in lumens, that is given off by a pixel or area on a screen. For example, dark red and bright red would have the same chrominance, but a different luminance. as well as studio light conditions. In coordination with the Spyder3 launch, Datacolor has announced that its consumer business unit will now be solely branded as Datacolor. Previously, this division incorporated branding of both Datacolor and ColorVision, a division of Datacolor since 2000. About the Spyder3Elite & Spyder3Studio: Spyder3Elite From capturing images to digital editing and printing your work, you can rely on consistent, accurate color throughout your studio and digital workflow with Spyder3Elite display calibration. Designed for the way photographers work, Spyder3Elite is the next generation in calibration accuracy, precision and speed, allowing you to create profiles to your specifications and bring a new level of color control to your work. Spyder3Studio Spyder3Studio redefines color management through advanced display calibration as well as printer profiling, offering you new levels of accuracy and control for the best performance across all of your digital imaging tools. It's the cornerstone of any digital darkroom Using digital hardware to create pictures. With digital cameras, scanners and computer printers, darkroom operations are performed in the light of day. allowing you real-world colors you can rely on. Solutions from color management on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. to complete studio solutions that let you create custom color or black & white ICC profiles geared for your printer and media selections. From start to finish, you'll get results professional studios rely on, and the ease of use serious photographers demand. Pricing, Availability, and System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. Spyder3Elite has a US SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. of $279 and Spyder3Studio, $599. Both will be available at photo retailers around the world by the end of October. Each is compatible with Mac OSX See Mac OS X. (10.3 or higher) and Windows 2000, XP 32/64 and Vista 32/64. For more information on purchasing Spyder3 products, please visit www.Spyder3.com. About Datacolor Datacolor is a global leader in color management solutions and color communication technology. The world's leading brands, manufacturers, creative professionals and consumers, have been choosing Datacolor's innovative technology and solutions to consistently achieve the right color for 37 years. A Swiss held company, Datacolor's global presence encompasses a sales, service and support network serving customers in more than 65 countries throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia, along with 13 worldwide operation and production facilities. Industries served include apparel and textile, paint and coatings, automotive, plastics, photography, home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. and others. For more information about Datacolor and its products or services, visit www.datacolor.com. |
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