Third Generation Spyder Technology
The Spyder3 colorimeter is based on a
state-of-the-art optical design, with the
industry's only 7 detector color engine and
largest light aperture, providing unrivaled
performance. In conjunction with the patented
filter array and embedded ambient light
sensor, Spyder3 provides industry-leading
performance for the precision calibration of
LCD, CRT, projector and notebook displays.
Elegant Form and Function
A unique fusion of design excellence and
functionality, Spyder3 offers a smaller
footprint, embedded ambient light sensor, and
LED indicator. Spyder3's desktop cradle can be
used for storage, ambient light monitoring, or
tripod attachment. A beautiful addition to
your desktop or studio, Spyder3 improves any
color workflow.
Designed for Photographers
Spyder3 increases light sensitivity 400%. It
also features the largest screen sample area
or aperture in the industry resulting in
improved accuracy on LCD screens and a faster
calibration time. Three superior attachment
methods - large area suction cup,
counterweight, or tripod mount - can be used
interchangeably to suit the needs of any
photographer. Building on a foundation of 35
years of color science excellence, Datacolor
designed the Spyder3 for the way photographers
work.
New Super-Fast ReCAL Option
ReCAL reduces full calibration time by more
than half allowing you to quickly and easily
re-calibrate on a more frequent basis or
before any important shoot or post-production
project.
Intelligent Ambient Light Control
Embedded with a next-generation, high
precision sensor, Spyder3 automatically
measures the ambient light within a room for a
new level of precision calibration. Spyder3
provides you with options to change either
your studio lighting or display profile if the
ambient light changes. Maintaining a history
log of lighting conditions, Spyder3 can
intelligently discern true lighting changes
from random fluctuations caused by studio
flashes or shadows.
Unlimited Calibration Targets
Unlimited, user-defined choices for white
point, gamma, white luminance, and black
luminance gives you full control of your
digital color workflow. This means that
discerning professionals can tune their
calibration to optimize shadow detail, studio
light or lightbox matching, and destination
output device.
Custom Black and White Luminance Control
An essential tool for studio matching, this
tool allows precision control of monitor black
and monitor white luminance. This means that
professionals can achieve the ultimate in
calibration accuracy and screen matching.
New L-Star Calibration Option
Using patented L-Star Technology as an
alternative to typical gamma settings, you can
generate unique tonal response curves for open
shadows and detailed highlights. Especially
useful for photographers using L-Star
workflows.
New Expert Console
The true pro's choice, the Expert Console puts
all of the calibration parameters and actions
in one comprehensive window. This means that
power users can by-pass the step-by-step
wizard and get right down to business.
New Display Assistant
Allows you to enter all of the model-specific
information for each of your displays and
stores them, saving you time on all future
calibrations.
StudioMatch™ Assistant
Guides you through calibrating all of your
studio displays to a single calibration
target. The Assistant accounts for each
display's white and black luminance as well as
studio light conditions. This means that you
can rely on consistent and accurate color and
luminance on all the displays in your studio.
New SpyderCertification™ Option
Enforces consistent calibration standards and
settings for all subscribed displays. Warning
appears when a display's calibration is out of
date or incorrect. Any screen with the
SpyderCertified icon is assured of being
current and accurate.
New Support for Next Generation Displays
Patented Spyder3 optical design and color
engine enable precise calibration and
profiling of the latest in wide gamut, LED
backlight and AdobeRGB displays.
New Display History Utility
Tracks critical monitor attributes including
white luminance color primaries. Provides
white luminance trend which is a very useful
tool to track your displays' performance over
time.
Front Projector Calibration Option
Spyder3Elite™ is the only affordable
calibration system that calibrates front
projectors. This gives you the confidence to
present and show your work on projected
screens with excellent color fidelity.
New SpyderProof™ Function
Evaluate your calibration in before and after
mode using four quadrants of thematic photos
targeting Saturated Colors, Skin Tones,
Gradients and Black & White. Zoom in on any
photo to scrutinize highlights, shadow detail,
color or tonal response. Softproof™ the images
using your own custom profiles. Designed for
the way photographers work, SpyderProof™
brings you a new level of color control to
help you achieve color excellence.
New Native Gamma Calibration Option
Advanced feature allows calibration of
monitors to Native Gamma, or White Balanced
Native Gamma.
On Screen Spot Color Measurement
An advanced feature that allows you to take
custom measurements of any spot color on the
display for analysis and comparison.
New Cross-platform compatibility
The only calibration products that works
efficiently on any computer, Mac OS X or
Microsoft® Windows® XP 32/64, Vista 32/64.
Spyder3™ software runs on today's popular
hardware and software platforms, including
Intel based Macintosh systems.
