The SpyderX Software
If you buy a SpyderX, you have to download the software from Datacolor’s homepage. No big deal. I don’t have to explain something like the installation to anyone. Or is it? Yes, there was something! If you click on “next” too quickly, you will probably overlook the fact that the SpyderX should only be connected after installation. So please pay attention!
The software is straightforward and actually self-explanatory. You can use it to perform an analysis of the current state. To do this, simply click on the DeepL access (bottom left) and at the very bottom you will find what you are looking for. And that’s exactly what we’re going to do.
In the new window, various options open up. In my case, I analyzed the LG Ultra Gear 27GL850 according to the checkmarks. The whole thing takes only a few minutes and does not require much preparation. The software explains each step.
Important: It is essential to clean the monitor from dust. So first clean! Likewise, the Spyder should rest on the monitor – tilt the screen back slightly. Furthermore, no direct light should shine on the monitor. It’s best to darken the room a bit and the RGB-ers should turn off the disco lighting for a moment. The monitor should warm up for at least 30 minutes. This can all have an influence on the measurements and later on the calibration.
Child’s play or not? If you want to measure the uniformity (homogeneity of the panel), you have to move the Spyder several times in the further course. Just for your information! So, what comes out now after the whole procedure? After the measurement, the software asks where to save the results, etc. Then the menu opens with the numbers, data and “facts”. Can be called up again later (see first image “View report”).
Measurement before calibration
And 3.2.1 – you already have a lot of information.
The LG Nano IPS panel covers the DCI-P3 and sRGB color space very well, so you can not only gamble with the monitor, but also work with it. Those who need AdobeRGB will probably not be happy here! What else the software can do, I have summarized for you.
The measurements regarding uniformity go over several brightness levels, which I have now deliberately omitted. Nor is the contrast here really the last straw. It is not for nothing that I write “facts” in “…”. This is because such measurements require significantly more expensive hardware on the one hand and completely different software on the other. For example CalMAN Ultimate – not really cheap! Still, it’s quite nice that you can measure such things with the SpyderX, at least semi-professionally. What is interesting is that the white point D65 (6500 Kelvin) is completely off. The color deviations are kept within limits.
Then calibrate, next page!
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