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Photography By:   Steve Sullivan

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   Are you serious about your photography?  Do you take the time to scrutinize every detail of your photos before you print them or send them out for printing?  Have you ever printed photos, but they did not seem to match the same colors you saw on your monitor?  If you are serious about your photography you need to invest in a good color calibration system.  These systems can range from $79 for the basic system like the Huey to $300 for the SpyderPro 3.  You could also settle for the most basic of systems that is included in Photoshop, Adobe Gamma.  I fall into the really  picky category and hate to waste paper, time and resources, so I invested in ColorVision’s Spyder Pro 2 system a few years ago for $299.  It has been one of the best investments I have made as it has allowed me to send my prints out to the pro lab I use  and have them come back exactly like I see them on my monitor.   It has saved many hours of frustration.  
    It takes about 30 minutes for the calibration system to calibrate the monitor, but it is well worth it.  I calibrate my monitors once a month to insure that my monitor remains as accurate as possible.  Most systems recommend turning off the lights or shielding the monitor during the calibration process.  To help insure that I am seeing accurate colors on my monitors all the time I have placed them in an area out of direct light from both the windows and light fixtures.
    For the best possible results take the time to calibrate your monitor.