Monitor Calibration Part 2
_IGP9263, Perhentian Island, Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia, originally uploaded by hackspot.
The Aspara Catamaran, Perhentian Island, Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia
Taken with a Pentax K100D and Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro lens
Monitor Calibration Part 2
The most basic calibration tool, other than ignoring calibration altogether, is Adobe Gamma. This is certainly better than nothing, but leaves much to be desired. The sole advantage is that it is free (once you purchase Photoshop). The primary problem is that your basic eyeball calibration is highly influenced by ambient lighting, how much sleep you've had, and how much coffee is coursing through your veins. Obtaining a consistent viewing environment is difficult under these conditions. If you are stuck with eyeball calibration, Norman Koren put together a set of charts that work better than those bundled with Adobe Gamma. (Continued...)
Labels: Pentax K100D, Perhentian 2007, Photography, Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
