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Spyder 3 Comparison Chart

 
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Measurement Device Datacolor Spyder 2 Datacolor Spyder 3 Datacolor Spyder 3
Gamma Choices Fixed (2.2) 4 choices: 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4
(16 target combinations)
Unlimited choices, user defined
Color Temperature Choices Fixed (6500K) 4 choices: 5000K/5800K/6500K/native
(16 target combinations)
Unlimited choices, user defined
Custom Targets     Yes, unique custom choices
(NTSC, PAL/SECAM, Cineon, L-Star)
Embedded Ambient Light Sensor/Desktop Cradle   X X
Aperture Size 14.5mm diameter 27mm diameter 27mm diameter
Ambient Light Measure   X X
ReCAL™, Recalibration Assistant   X X
Expert Console     X
Custom B/W Luminance Control     X
Display History Utility     X
SpyderProof™ Interface   X X
Multiple Display Calibration   X X
Studio Match™     X
Front Projector Calibration     X
Gamma Curve Editing     X
CheckCAL™, Calibration and Profile Check   X X
L-Star* Workflow Option     X
Custom Curves Capability     X
PreciseLight™ Functions     X
Hi-Bit Profiling Option      
Precision Gray Axis Algorithm   X X