Is this one worth it?

[Breezy]

ColorVision Spyder 2 Colorimeter Suite




Regular Low Price: $129.95 One week only $109.95
Yes, we know. You’ve been drooling over the Spyder 2 Colorometer Suite but were waiting for an even better deal. Well your ship’s finally come in. Now for a rock bottom price of under $110 you can get this award-winning system that precisely calibrates all your CRT, LCD and laptop displays. The Spyder 2 deploys state of the art optical science in combination with a patented light baffle for a 500% increase in color sensitivity and accurate LCD display characterization. What’s more, you’ll benefit from incredibly smooth gradient steps and neutral grays with its advanced gray balance and tonal response algorithms. Best of all, it’s a cinch to use thanks to Calibration Wizard and comprehensive help guides that hold your hand throughout the calibration process.

BUT THERE’S MORE! You also get PrintFIX PLUS Printer Profiling Software for step by step assistance to check print quality and optimize your printer’s media setting. Tutorials help you get the best prints possible with tunable printer profiles and previews that lets you know what your prints will look like before you waste precious paper. Order now and save $20!

[andyz]

Adorama is at $129, B&H is at $116. This is a "standard" package many use. I have the first version, never upgraded. When asked about color calibration this and Gretag MccBeth are the first suggestions. So yes, its a good program and device and at a good price.

[CobyPhoto]

Originally Posted by Breezy

ColorVision Spyder 2 Colorimeter Suite
BUT THERE’S MORE! You also get PrintFIX PLUS Printer Profiling Software for step by step assistance to check print quality and optimize your printer’s media setting. Tutorials help you get the best prints possible with tunable printer profiles and previews that lets you know what your prints will look like before you waste precious paper. Order now and save $20!

My choice is the Gretag McBeth Eye-One Display 2.

As far as the PrintFIX Plus, if you do not use odd papers and media that standard profiles are unavailable for, this will be totally useless to you and a pain in the butt to work with. Stick with media that professional profiles are produced for and you will always get fantastic results.

I have used the PrintFIX Pro and the profiles are difficult to produce and hit and miss on the various media. I profiled Epson Premium Lustre Photo to see if the PrintFIX was better or not and after several tries it was obvious the Epson supplied profile was superior!
CJ

[Breezy]

Ok thanks guys the Mcbeth one is a bit more expensive right?

[NoLight]

Any calibration is better than nothing. I have owned both the spyder and eye one2 the later is better and easier to use, but both do a good job if you take your time.

[iCe]

I have the Spyder II and I just recently switched to the Eye One2. The Eye One2, in my opinion, is hands down a better colorimeter. It does things that the Spyder II doesn't.

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^^What Chaz said^^

[bondarnes]

I have never calibrated any of my monitors. When I shot film, my color lab did all color correction. That was a good plan then and it is a good plan for me still. They calibrate their monitors daily and I am pleased with the final results. If I were printing my work that would be a different story. Even Ansel Adams had others printing his work. YMMV

[Breezy]

Thanks guys