Datacolor has launched its latest monitor calibration solutions: Spyder and SpyderPro. These new tools enhance color precision on modern displays and offer features like smartphone display previews and advanced video targets.
Monitor Calibration for New Display Technologies
Datacolor’s new Spyder and SpyderPro models extend their well-known color calibration precision to support cutting-edge display technologies, such as OLED, Mini-LED, and Apple Liquid Retina XDR. These displays offer advanced color depth and detailed contrast that can now be fully utilized with proper calibration.
The new SpyderPro model introduces additional features for professional users. It allows for fully customizable calibration workflows and comprehensive display analysis. In particular, this includes calibration for high-brightness monitors and video/cinema targets, ensuring consistent colors throughout the production workflow.
Both models, Spyder and SpyderPro, feature Datacolor’s intuitive interface, guiding you through the calibration process efficiently, whether you’re new to color calibration or have years of experience. The SpyderPro further includes unlimited calibration settings and tools like StudioMatch, which ensures consistent colors across multiple monitors.
Device Preview Feature
One of the standout features is the new Device Preview function, still in its beta phase. This allows you to simulate how your images will appear on different devices, like smartphones or tablets. Datacolor has integrated popular device color profiles into their software, making it easier for you to see how your content will look to your audience across different screens. This is particularly useful for content creators who rely on precise color correction before publishing images or videos. Additionally, the software includes a soft proofing tool for simulating printed outputs. You can preview how your images will appear in print, ensuring the final result meets your expectations before the printing process begins.
Video and Cinema Targets
SpyderPro also supports specific workflows for video production, with video and cinema targets enabling color calibration for cinema production pipelines. This tool helps you standardize color across the entire video production process, ensuring consistency in color grading and final output.
Pricing and Availability
Spyder is available for €189, while SpyderPro is priced at €289, both including VAT. Both models are available immediately from photography retailers, Amazon, and Datacolor’s online store.
Conclusion
The Spyder and SpyderPro offer tools for color calibration across a wide range of monitors and devices. However, it’s recommended to test each feature carefully before integrating them into active workflows, as they may still undergo further refinement, especially the Device Preview feature. For more details on the product specifications, you can visit Datacolor’s website and explore the Spyder product documentation.
And a note: We have the product already in our hands, and a test of it’s features will follow soon!
For further details on pricing, licensing options, and the full documentation, visit the official Spyder product page.
