Hi Greg,
You can get into the ball park calibrating by eye, but the Spyder (or
equivalent calibrator) allows for non-subjective calibration which is
essential for profiling your work flow.
Scott
> From: Gregory Fraser <Gregory.Fraser@pwgsc.gc.ca>
> Reply-To: photoforum@listserver.isc.rit.edu
> Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 10:58:20 -0400
> To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
> <photoforum@listserver.isc.rit.edu>
> Subject: Who needs a Spyder?
>
> When working digital, is it absolutely necessary to use a device such as a
> Spyder to profile your monitor or is that level of precision more of a
> printing house requirement. I know we want the best possible output but is it
> possible to calibrate everything by eye or are you just wasting your time and
> fooling yourself?
>
> Greg
>
