Datacolor has announced the Spyder X2 series, its next generation of color calibration tools for display monitors, including the Spyder X2 Elite and Spyder X2 Ultra. They are described by Datacolor as ideal for tethered shooting, outdoor shots where bright monitors attached to a computer is a must, photo and video location shooting, landscape photography, as well as outdoor and studio portraits.
The Spyder X2 Elite and Spyder X2 Ultra have an expanded sensor capability that allows for calibration of HDR/high-brightness monitors up to 2000 cd/m2 (nits) and include calibration features like Video & Cinema targets (Rec. 709, Rec. 2020), Advanced Display Mapping & Analysis, Unlimited Calibration Settings and Studio Match for multiple, as well as side-by-side display calibration.
Casey Krugman, Datacolor’s Product Manager said that, “We’ve designed the Spyder X2 platform, with its re-engineered software and expanded sensor capabilities, to be inherently agile and adaptable to HDR/high-brightness monitor advancements across a variety of digital imaging industries. This helps ensure our users that our products are positioned to grow with them and seamlessly adapt to ever-changing technologies.”
The Spyder X2 Elite and Spyder X2 Ultra are available to buy now from the Datacolor Online Store, selected retail partners and Amazon, the Spyder X2 Elite for £249 and the Spyder X2 Ultra for £299. For more information, visit the Spyder X2 website.
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From Datacolor:
Marl, Deutschland, 10. Mai 2023 ‒ Datacolor, a global leader in colour management solutions, introduces its next generation monitor colour calibrators – the Spyder X2 Elite and the Spyder X2 Ultra.
Spyder X2 Ultra’s expanded sensor capability allows for calibration of HDR/high-brightness monitors up to 2000 cd/m2 (nits) making it ideal for photo, video and hybrid use, as well as for viewing HDR/high-brightness content on computer-connected TVs and projectors.
Improved sensor performance and redesigned user interface
The redesigned software User Interface of the X2 platform brings a clean, more concise user experience to both the X2 Elite and X2 Ultra. Novices to calibration will appreciate expert-recommended calibration presets while pros can take advantage of both X2 Elite’s and X2 Ultra’s advanced calibration features, including Video & Cinema targets (Rec. 709, Rec. 2020), Advanced Display Mapping & Analysis, Unlimited Calibration Settings and Studio Match for multiple, side-by-side display calibration.
For users planning to upgrade to the newest HDR/high-brightness monitors, Spyder X2 Elite allows for a seamless, affordable upgrade to Spyder X2 Ultra via software, with no need for new hardware purchase.
Casey Krugman, Datacolor’s Product Manager notes, “We’ve designed the Spyder X2 platform, with its re-engineered software and expanded sensor capabilities, to be inherently agile and adaptable to HDR/high-brightness monitor advancements across a variety of digital imaging industries. This helps ensure our users that our products are positioned to grow with them and seamlessly adapt to ever-changing technologies.”
The Spyder X2 series is available now at a price of £249 for Spyder X2 Elite and £ 299 for Spyder X2 Ultra) from the Datacolor Online Store, selected retail partners and Amazon.
For more information, visit the Spyder X2 website.
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