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Monday, October 11, 2010

Datacolor announces SpyderChekr camera calibrator

Photokina 2010: Datacolor Announces reference SpyderChekr colors. The device consists of a set of 48 color patches and calibration software that allows photographers to generate camera color profiles and to perform more accurate white balance in the camera. Results can be applied to raw workflow-based program such as Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Camera Raw. SpyderChekr is available as a standalone product, and in conjunction with the company SpyderCube color balance device on the retail price of $ 129 and $ 169 respectively.

Press release:


Offers photographers accurate color balance In digital workflow

Lawrenceville, New Jersey and Photokina (Hall 4, stand E010/F019) – 21 September 2010-Datacolor ® (www.datacolor.com), a world leader in color management solutions, today introduced SpyderCheckr ™, a new color reference tool that allows photographers to get consistent, accurate color under standard RAW processing workflow, perform accurate white balance in the camera, creating custom camera calibration and record of known color references.SpyderCheckr features 48 scientifically engineered color correction of a wide range of wavelength neutral color and easy profiling software that allows photographers to provide consistent, predictable color from capturing to editing.

Datacolor SpyderCheckr captures true color when shooting and delivers results in a digital working photographer effortlessly with raw import software standard colors high sequence patches and calibrate an easy to use software that enables photographers to create custom camera profiles, post production time decreases SpyderCheckr removing color adjustments through trial and error by color adjustments automatically as part of the image import workflow, SpyderCheckr takes the guesswork out of color balancing accuracy.

"Every camera make and model records colors differently, so easy to use color reference tool is vital to account for these options," said Christoph Gamper, Vice President, consumer business unit. "Adding color management, digital capture state SpyderCheckr in workflow, photographers can guarantee consistency and accuracy of everyday as well as from the camera to the camera. "

Datacolor SpyderCheckr Function:

Under color management for raw workflow, color standard for any camera and shorter production post neutral gray and grey ramp for white balance in the camera and Visual neutrality extensive skin tone designs for portrait and fashion photography reliable, environmentally friendly self-casing design for easy transport and for use with interchangeable objectives, first in class tripod mount and innovative built-in fade bar indicator that alerts you when the task inserts need replacing easy-to-use software, interact with Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, elements, and Camera RAW, manufacture calibration Presets, which are placed directly into the digital workflow

"Using SpyderCheckr, I am now able to create accurate calibrations for each of my camera bodies ensure RAW import software will interpret color information with true color," said professional photographer John Blaustein. "With its intuitive user interface, calibrations can be created in less than five minutes, allowing me to easily calibrate your camera for my specific needs»

Also presented today is Datacolor SpyderCheckrPro, package, which includes SpyderCheckr however, Datacolor SpyderCube to capture a custom white balance, neutral data from multiple light sources and correction of details in highlights and shadows. This tool pocket-sized RAW calibration eliminates the need for traditional 18% Gray card and includes a black trap for monitoring detailed shadows to absolute black and white Together SpyderCube SpyderCheckr and offer complete solutions for managing color camera and scene.

The availability and prices
Datacolor SpyderCheckr and SpyderCheckr Pro are available at the suggested list price of $ paid and $ 169.00 respectively from www.datacolor.com/spyder or participating resellers pre-orders for SpyderCheckr and SpyderCheckr Pro today begins with its official launch worldwide to take a seat at Photokina in Cologne (Germany) from 21 to 26 September 2010. Introduction video SpyderCheckr is available on www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv7k5_f3em8w.

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