ColorMunki Photo - Monitor, Printer & Projector Profiler
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Manufacturer: X-RiteFormat: CD-ROM
Platform: Mac OS X, Windows XP
Model: CMUNPH
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Customer Review: Must have for accurate prints for serious photographers.
Summary: 5 Stars
Now I am coming from a colour spyder and an epson 2200, now using the 3880 and the munki I will say this is a must have device ( or the sypder print ) if your serious into accurate prints.
I did not have much trouble installing in windows 7 and I did make sure to disable any prior colour correction settings etc. my work flow was already tuned to accept this as well so since I was already using a colour managed work flow I understood what I was getting into. Using the default setting and calibration you will get a good but not fully accurate re profile, I did redo the profile using 100 cdm vs the default 120 ( 120 is too bright ) and now the monitor very accurately matches my prints. I even used the munki to recalibrate my sony tv for improving bluray viewing, worked very well there to ( when played back from a computer ) and I am also using it to preview / proof prints at their actual size before printing. The munki did a very good job also on some old paper stocks we had that had no existing profiles for the 3880, the prints match almost exactly what we would print on new epson paper and profiles, good job! I can't wait to try this out on art store papers, BUT!
Why can we not print the 2nd sheet at any time? some papers need 24hrs and the munki software won't allow for the 2nd profile print to be made after closing the software. Xrite come on let us save a profile session and print that last sheet later. This is a major beef with the software that should be corrected. I could also use more advanced features in the software ( like type of lcd for tn, ips panels etc )
Since I am using a newer version of the software I may not be experiencing some difficulty others may have had with activations etc. I have a mac in the studio I will try and profile as it is the main editing station for line art and web graphics, my experience may change then with the software on the mac.
For the hardware I don't like the way I have to turn the dial to different modes, I always press the calibrate button when trying to turn it and the soft case could use the dial marks, would help me having to remove it to know where they are to switch modes. Minor gripe as I just needed to mark the soft case my self.
I can say that for my needs in my work flow it does work and I will recommend it for serious use, I think this product may be over kill for causal users or users who would always would use same brand papers that have existing manufactures profiles and would not be proofing random paper samples.
Description of ColorMunki Photo - Monitor, Printer & Projector Profiler
ColorMunki Photo is the innovative new way to bring your photos from screen to print ¿ with color perfection. Designed for the wedding, social, portrait photographers, this color control solution delivers new technological features for display, projector and RGB/CMYK printer profiling. It¿s also loaded with new color creation and communication tools that allow you to grab colors from virtually anywhere, including your entire image library, preview your color palettes under different light sources and even preview for PrintSafe¿ production under a variety of different printing methods. You¿ll now be able to send your images to your clients with a new level of confidence that they are viewed in a calibrated environment with the DigitalPouch¿ communication tool. All this delivered in an all-in-one integrated solution with a streamlined interface, making the most of your digital workflow. ColorMunki is your new best friend. Product Features All-in-One spectrophotometer means no separate devices needed to profile your displays and printers. The white calibration tile is integrated, so nothing to lose or match up to your device. Includes a protective bag which doubles as an integrated monitor holder ¿ no cumbersome accessories needed. It truly is your do everything, go everywhere solution! Calibrate with Ease ColorMunki¿ lets you swing perfectly from screen to print with quick, easy, and accurate display-to-print match. Software guides you through whichever profiling function you desire. Select ¿match my printer to my display¿ and you¿ll be completely guided through the profiling process for both your display and your printer. Or, you can easily jump right to display, projector or printer profiling.Designed especially for professional photographers and passionate hobbyists, the ColorMunki Photo is an all-in-one spectrophotometer that allows you to adjust and match colors between devices. The ColorMunki is the only device you need to calibrate your computer monitors, projectors, and printers so that the color you see on screen is precisely the same as the color you'll get in print. With ColorMunki, you'll finally be able to stop wasting ink, paper, and valuable time with trial-and-error color correction, and enjoy the benefits of precise color from the beginning.
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