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Download: Retina iMac calibrated with i1 Display Pro

Interesting - I thought for laugh I'd try this on my 2012 iMac. FYI, it's a lot cooler than my calibrated profile. The backlights must presumably be quite different.
 
There is absolutely no point in using someone else's colour profile.

Stick with the factory set or buy a cheap colourimeter (or an expensive one if you're feeling rich). The i1 is particularly good value.
 
jayco1983 said:
Green shift?
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Yes, what green shift?

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WilliamG said:
If anyone wants to fix the green shift on the Retina iMac, here you go. This was calibrated with an i1 Display Pro. There are variances between panels, I'm sure, but these Retina iMac panels should be *fairly* similar, so you should see an improvement here. Enjoy!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0mwe0jtbh7joa5s/iMac Retina calibrated.icc?dl=0
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So where did this green shift thing come from? I certainly don't see one on mine. Just for grins I downloaded your profile. It adds a slight pink cast to my display. I'm happy with mine as is.
 
WilliamG said:
If anyone wants to fix the green shift on the Retina iMac, here you go. This was calibrated with an i1 Display Pro. There are variances between panels, I'm sure, but these Retina iMac panels should be *fairly* similar, so you should see an improvement here. Enjoy!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0mwe0jtbh7joa5s/iMac Retina calibrated.icc?dl=0
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Mine seemed to "lean" towards green as well, I calibrated it with a i1 Display Pro and now is more neutral. In my opinion a decent colorimeter ( i1 Display Pro, Spyder 3/4 ) is a must have, most worth the investment. Also using someone else's profile most likely will not have desired outcome, as both the panel and system are unique a combination that have to be calibrated as one to achieve proper result.
 
jayco1983 said:
Green shift?
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FredT2 said:
Yes, what green shift?

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So where did this green shift thing come from? I certainly don't see one on mine. Just for grins I downloaded your profile. It adds a slight pink cast to my display. I'm happy with mine as is.
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ra004e said:
Mine seemed to "lean" towards green as well, I calibrated it with a i1 Display Pro and now is more neutral. In my opinion a decent colorimeter ( i1 Display Pro, Spyder 3/4 ) is a must have, most worth the investment. Also using someone else's profile most likely will not have desired outcome, as both the panel and system are unique a combination that have to be calibrated as one to achieve proper result.
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Yes, I agree that everyone has a different panel. However, it seems to be a theme that the Retina iMacs tend to have a slightly green "tinge" to everything. After calibration, switching between the original profile and an i1 Display Pro-calibrated profile - the difference is quite obvious.

After calibration, the color is a tad warmer, - perhaps to some, pinkish. A calibration on your own display is well worth it. I was NOT a fan of the original factory calibration.
 
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