Monitor calibration for 27 in imac

I need to know how to calibrate my monitor so that I know what my photographs are going to look like before they get printed. Either that or would it be better to buy a third party calibrator, like X-rite?

You proably would get better results with the 3rd party device but the built in calibrate supplied by the system can be brought up by clicking the Color tab in the Displays system preferences.

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Monitor Calibration For Vista Issues?

I am looking for information about the current state of custom monitor calibration for Vista particularly concerning whether or not the profiles "stick". This forum has a link to this Microsoft knowledge base article about the problem and a link to a patch from May, 2008. The forum thread also contains assertions that certain nVidia "items" loaded at startup cause the same problems.
So, for those who use Vista and monitor color calibrators, are you still having this problem? Did the patch fix it. Did the latest nVidia drivers fix it? Do those with ATI cards have the same problem?
Thanks in advance.

Had problems with a Vista (laptop), ATI graphics and Spyder2express calibrator.
I would calibrate using Spyder2express, but every time I booted, the profile would load for a few seconds and then unload.
Apparently, it's a startup sequence problem. The S2E profile would load and then the ATI profile would over-ride it.
The only solution I could find was to prevent the Catalyst Control Centre from starting up.
Now everything runs fine.
Steve

Monitor Calibration for Photobook

Hello Forum:
I going to work on a hardcover photobook using Aperture 2.1 on my 2nd generation Apple MacBook (2 GHz Intel Core Duo)
1. Which monitor calibration product do you recommend?
2. What adjustments in Aperture should I make to my images to ensure best results?
+Info about images:+
Camera: Canon 30D (8 megapixel)
File type: JPEG (at the largest JPEG mode)
Color Model: RGB
Pixel Size (prior to cropping): 3504 x 2336
Thanks,
Steve

I've heard good reports about Colorvision Spyder 3 Pro and I was impressed at a recent demonstration of the product. Also, it does not seem too expensive (about £100 here in the UK). There is also a higher spec version called Spyder 3 Elite.
I find it hard to answer your second point. Once you are happy that your monitor is giving you faithful colour representation, colour management is in the hands of the the processing lab that Apple has chosen to use, and this varies with region, of course. if it's any comfort, I have always been very happy with the results that I get back. However, the Photobooks that I have put together have all been for non-critical social and family purposes, rather than for any serious or professional use.

How do I set one monitor calibration for the whole system and users?

I'm really angry because when I logged into my first default account, My settings where normal, but I logged into my alt account, the settings where all messed up (NO ONE TOUCHED MY COMPUTER, AND THE ACCOUNT HAS A STRONG PASSWORD) The white balance was that slightly blue one. So, I changed it, and logged in to the alt account again to see it was okay. I want to my main account and used screenlock, and noticed on the login screen (I logged out of the account after I saw to see this same thing) it was the light bluer white balance. So I logged in and calibrated AGAIN and it finally when back to the default on the login screen (2:2 or something and native white balance) and my preferences for my accounts (television gamma, and native white balance) I just want it system wide to be:
-2:2 TELEVISION GAMMA
-Native White Gamma
Or at-least the login screen, and my two accounts, and that settings to be the system wide default.

Thanks for helping me make it worse.
First off, if you want help, act like an adult. We're all just other users you're talking to, not Apple employees. Such angry behavior will only ensure that no one will respond to any questions by you in the future.
Second, there's nothing wrong with Kappy's advice. The /Library/ColorSync/Profiles/ folder is accessible by all user accounts. So putting one common monitor profile there and setting it in each account is what you want to do.
What you're seeing is a known issue when switching users without restarting. I don't know if there's ever been a true solution for it.
One of many articles on the subject:
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20060103162354164
I know the linked article is about Tiger, but the bug persists through Leopard.

Colour Calibration for 24" iMac and setting up an ICC profile

Hi,
Can anyone recommend a way for calibrating the display of a 24" iMac (not too expensive)? I will mainly be using Photoshop, Aperture and web browsing (I do not need for business, but like to have the best set up possible).
Also, on a similar note, can anyone suggest a cost effective way of getting an ICC profile for use with Photoshop (CS2) and Aperture for an HP Photosmart 3210 please?
Thanks

Hi Kevin
As your based in the UK feel free to contact me with regards to obtaining display profiles for your 24" iMac, and possibly output profiles for your printer.
We are hoping to add a 24" iMac (or should that be BigMac to our studio as a training machine and backup to our other Macs in the very near future. As soon as we get our machine it will only be a day or so before I get it profile and I would be quite willing to email you a copy of our screen profile free of charge for you to test, this should get you pretty good results.
As part of our business we carry out colour management training and that obviously includes creating colour profiles. We use a Gretag i1 Pro to calibrate and profile our screens to a very high level so I think it may be worth you giving me a call soon. Feel free to call me on 01773 717446 or email me at [email protected]
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Can someone point me in the right direction for a second monitor adaptor for my iMac?

I'm trying to add a second monitor to my Late 2006 20 inch iMac (yes it still works just fine and I can't afford to upgrade yet). I'm having a hard time finding the right adaptor for the monitor, I've bought the wrong thing twice now (the second one I got looks like its just for Power PC, it won't go in here but it fits in my iBook G4 just fine)
I've been searching but everything I find is either for newer or older models then mine Does someone might know of a place where I could find one that will fit my machine? Thank you!

The late-2006 iMac has a mini-DVI port, so you'll just need a mini-DVI to the appropriate input for your monitor. The adapter you have for your iBook will not work. You can get adapters from the Apple Store as well as many other vendors.
Regars.

Monitor calibration for aperture

can anyone suggest to me the best calibrator I can buy for under £100? I need to calibrate PB G4, Cinema Dispaly and LCD monitor.
Or is there nothing under £100 that is worth it? Do i have to spalsh out big time?
Cheers,
Svendo

I got the Pantone Huey, under $80.
Very happy with the results, it even has an ambient light sensor to adjust your display's brightness according to it.
The only problem is that will allow you calibrate one display at a time. Can be solved if you call your secondary monitor "primary", calibrate it. Locate the profile just made and copy somewhere else. Switch back your main display as primary and calibrate it. Go to Preference panel, display and on your secondary display set the profile to the previous one.
Can't make it cheaper

Use G5 iMac as external monitor/display for Intel iMac?

I have a 24" Intel iMac and a 20" G5 iMac (which is sort of mothballed now).I was wondering if it is possible to use the older iMac as an external monitor, mainly to save the expense of buying a "proper" external display when there seems to be a perfectly usable one sitting there in the G5 iMac.

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Actually, it didn't translate very well. But the instructions are basically how to wire up an adapter cable. The G5 iMac appears to use standard DVI signals, so you just need to make a DVI cable to plug in to the internal connector. The table between pages 7 and 8 is what you want. If you've used a soldering iron around electronic devices before, that table is pretty much all you need. The picture of the backside on page 9 is neat. Using the ethernet connector hole to route the wiring. Almost looks like it came from the factory that way.

Best Mac monitor calibration for LR

Could anyone suggest the settings they are using below when calibrating a 23" Cinema Display using a Spyder2? I'm printing with LR using an Epson R2400 and my prints are somewhat darker than the screen version.
Brightness Measurement on Display:<........X........>
Gamma:
White Point:
Thanks In advance!
Dave

Could anyone suggest the settings they are using below when calibrating a 23" Cinema Display using a Spyder2? I'm printing with LR using an Epson R2400 and my prints are somewhat darker than the screen version.
Brightness Measurement on Display:<........X........>
Gamma:
White Point:
Thanks In advance!
Dave

Montior/display calibration for photography?

What is the best way to go about calibrating my MacBook display to give me accurate color representation while working with my photographs? When I get them printed, they don't look as good as they do on my screen.
All the tutorials for monitor calibration for photography purposes I can find have been for Windows.
Thanks in advance for any help,
Dave

Hi Dave.
Well, if you want to get really professional, a good idea is to buy some calibrating hardware. Pantone's Huey does a really nice job according to MacAddict magazine (now Mac l Life magazine).
http://www.electronics-batteries.com/digitalcamera_accessories_pantonemeu101.htm
If you want to go the "free" route, you can generally calibrate the display through the displays system preferences pane in System Preferences. Just click on the "displays" pane and then click on the color tab. You can then create a custome color profile by following the on-screen instructions.
Hope this helps.

Spyder3Pro monitor calibration in Snow Leopard

I've just tried to install the latest version of Colorvision's Spyder3Pro software for monitor calibration, and it appears to need Rosetta. Since I've decided not to install Rosetta (I can live without monitor calibration for a while), does anyone know if Colorvision are bringing out a native Intel build of software (32- or 64-bit) any time soon?

Are you kidding? Rosetta only takes up 3 MB (not GB) of disk space and has ZERO impact on performance. It's only utilized when you run legacy software, and only while that software is running, and any slowdown is experienced only by that application due to the Rosetta emulation.
Why would you not utilize a program if it uses Rosetta and give up something as important as screen calibration? That's crazy in my book. Is having maximum performance while you are calibrating your monitor something that is important? You won't even notice it.

24" iMac - Dual monitor calibration

Just curious...
I have a 24" iMac Core 2 Duo 2.16Ghz, I am thinking of attaching an extrenal monitor to the system (non-Apple) and also borrowing a friends monitor calibration unit.
I've never had an external hooked up before and before I go buying one... my question is...
If I have a dual monitor setup (non-mirrored) can I assign each monitor its own monitor colour profile? or would I only be able to pick one and it applied it to both?
Thanks

Hi 75
Yes! Open the Display Preference and go to the NTSC/PAL panel for the attached display, then calibrate it just like you did the Internal.
Dennis

Need iMac G5 (iSight) monitor calibration help (RGB Channels?)

I understand the need to calibrate my display so that the final print matches what I see on my display. I plan to use the Gretag Macbeth Eye One Display calibrator, which I have already used on my last CRT monitor, with good results. I needed to adjust the Brightness, Contrast and RGB Channels individually to get the profile on the CRT monitor. I cannot seem to find these same controls in the iMac G5. Am I just blind...or do they not exist in this computer? Please help! Thank you, Regina
iMac G5 iSight Mac OS X (10.4.5)

You do not have individual channel calculation on an LCD at least not with the G-M software (apple's built-in calbrator does a software calibration for individual channels, but you'll still be closer with the Eye-One Match results). Brightness you can set with the slider in display or by using the keyboard controls. Contrast is in universal access, but you should just leave it alone. The default setting is the correct one for beginning a G-M calculation.
EDIT Are you aware that there was an update to the G-M software a couple of weeks ago? You can download it from their website.

X-rite eye-one display 2 monitor calibration and new 27' iMac

Hi,
I have been looking at the new 27" iMac to replace a 24" iMac Intel core 2 duo that I purchased last spring. The main problem being that I am a photographer/graphic designer and found out after I purchased this iMac that my x-rite eye-one display 2 monitor calibration system was rendered useless because the monitor brightness was way out of range (too bright) for the calibration software to work correctly.
My question is: Has anyone tried to use the x-rite eye-one display 2 with the new iMac 27" monitor? I understand that they may have fixed the monitor brightness problem, but now the new screen is lit by LED instead of LCD. Has this just presented a NEW problem that makes this color calibration system still useless or does it work despite the fact that the monitor light source has changed?
Thanks in advance for any info you can provide

The x-rite i1 display 2 won't work with any LCD lit panels. I've attended a x-rite training only six weeks ago and the guy explained the issues. So if you want to calibrate any LCD backlit screen, you have to get a more expensive thing -- maybe the Colormunki will do, but for sure the i1Pro will work. It's still a quite expensive upgrade.

MacBook Air with MiniDP as external monitor for 27" iMac

Hi,
I just found out, that the new iMacs can be used as external displays for MacBooks with MiniDP.
Now I'm considering to buy an 27" iMac, but I've one question:
As my MacBook Air is much slower than an iMac, I was wondering if I could get my MBA (or any ohter MB) in Target Display Mode, with the Command/F2 key combination?
I know about ScreenRecycler, but I want something that works right out of the box;)
As you can connect 2 iMacs together and use either one in Target Display Mode, I hope the same will be possible with an iMac and an MBA
Thank you

You can put the 27" in target display mode to act as a monitor for the MBair but the reverse is not true. You can't make the MBair a monitor for the iMac 27".
Regards,
Captfred

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