Monitor Calibration Hardware/Software

[Roy Hobbs]

Can anyone please recommend a decent Monitor Calibration hardware/software package for around $100.

I have a iMac and a external monitor whose colors are both a little off.

Thanks

EDIT:
Please only respond with actual hand on type recomendations. I am looking for 1st hand experiences not search results from google, Thanks!

 

[Aperture]

Not sure about the iMac, but this should work.

 

[Roy Hobbs]

I'm looking for more hands on type recommendations.

A little more than "should work"

also why would it work any differently on the iMac?

 

[Aperture]

Sorry, hadn't read the system requirements and wasn't sure if the software they had would be compatible. Just read them & it will work fine with the iMac & you're external LCD. Sorry, the reason I didn't say any more was you just asked for a software/hardware package under $100 and I posted one. Anyway, good luck.

 

[Roy Hobbs]

Sorry, hadn't read the system requirements and wasn't sure if the software they had would be compatible. Just read them & it will work fine with the iMac & you're external LCD. Sorry, the reason I didn't say any more was you just asked for a software/hardware package under $100 and I posted one. Anyway, good luck.

Thanks for the response, but like I said I am looking for first hand experience not just a price search.

 

[crees!]

Look into Spider. Pantone might make it. At my last job I had to calibrate a bunch of monitors. It was easy to do. Not sure on the price though.

 

[iW00t]

I used a Monnaco Optix XR on a couple of my monitors, great results.

Does nothing for grainy screens, but colour wise they are really a step up. You might want to read this review:
http://www.drycreekphoto.com/Learn/monitor_calibration_tools.htm

 

[Roy Hobbs]

I used a Monnaco Optix XR on a couple of my monitors, great results.

Does nothing for grainy screens, but colour wise they are really a step up. You might want to read this review:
http://www.drycreekphoto.com/Learn/monitor_calibration_tools.htm

Thanks for the reply, but as I stated I am looking at around $100.

Any suggestions on packages in the $100 range??

 

[Locatel]

This is what you are looking for:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...940&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

Macworld’s buying advice:
"Pantone’s huey is a good product for photography hobbyists who are just getting started in color management. It is affordable, easy to use, and fast. Its ability to continually adjust a monitor for changes in room lighting make it even more attractive."
http://www.macworld.com/2006/07/reviews/huey/index.php

http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/Misc/Huey/Huey.htm

http://www.macnn.com/reviews/review.php?id=231

http://www.colourmanagement.ca/huey_review.shtml

Have fun!