From this you would have a accurate preset to calibrate against imperfections with your copy of your camera that you can use under any lighting & exposure settings?
From there you would use a white/gray card or SpyderCube for white balance only?
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On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 7:59 PM, C D Tobie <CDTobie@...> wrote:
>>I am not sure if you didn't see this already, but I posted some questions about this new product.>>1) How is it better than the X-Rite Passport?The SpyderCheckr is a full size studio target, with larger patches, not a pocket target. So it's not quite fair to compare it to the PassPort. The Passport uses 24 small patches to build profiles, and, like you, I don't really think building profiles is an ideal thing to be doing casually on site for every condition. The SpyderCheckr uses 48 much larger patches. It does fold, so it is smaller than other studio targets, and it is covered when not in use. It also has a tripod mount, which is a very convenient feature for a color target, which none of the other targets on the market offer. And it has replaceable patch sheets, which is also a unique feature.>>2) Since you use Presets and not "Calibration Profiles", is it possible to do dual luminance profiles with this product?We have a tool for building multiple presets from any two presets for a given camera, but I don't really find there to be any need for multiple profiles, since our pigment patches really don't change significantly under most light sources. We use a different system, where the white balance and exposure settings are set from a shot with the SpyderCube, which is a much more reasonable tool to be using in the field. You shoot the Checkr in a much more controlled situation, and don't need to carry it around and shoot it on site.>>I find the Passport difficult to use in most situations where you are not shooting in studio lighting as much of my shooting lighting is inconsistent and unpredictable and would require many reference shots per shoot. I suspect this wouldn't be much different with the SpyderCheckr product.Actually it would be a lot different... See above.C. David TobieGlobal Product Technology ManagerDigital Imaging and Home TheaterDatacolor inc.I am not sure if you didn't see this already, but I posted some questions about this new product.1) How is it better than the X-Rite Passport?2) Since you use Presets and not "Calibration Profiles", is it possible to do dual luminance profiles with this product?I find the Passport difficult to use in most situations where you are not shooting in studio lighting as much of my shooting lighting is inconsistent and unpredictable and would require many reference shots per shoot. I suspect this wouldn't be much different with the SpyderCheckr product.