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The current Datacolor Spyder products SpyderX Pro and SpyderX Elite
software version 5.8,
Spyder5EXPRESS, Spyder5PRO and Spyder5ELITE software version 5.8,
Spyder Checkr software version 1.5 are compatible with macOS 11 Big
Sur.
These software versions ...
Are Spyder5, SpyderPRINT, SpyderCHECKR and Spyder4 working with the
new macOS Catalina 10.15?
SPYDERX
SpyderX Software works on macOS Catalina 10.15
SPYDER5
Spyder5 Software-Update installers are already published and available
in 64-bit v...
Why doesn’t the patch grid in SpyderCHECKR correspond to the target
image?
There could be several reasons why the order of the color patches
looks incorrect in the SpyderCHECKR software.
Please make sure to read the entire answer below:
1: Ensure yo...
Q:
When I use the SpyderCUBE I get spectral highlight and absolute black
data. Does the SpyderCHECKR offer those functions?
A:
You have zeroed in on two of the features the SpyderCUBE offers that
flat targets cannot. A third feature is data on prima...
Q:
I'm confused between the SpyderCHECKR 24 and the SpyderCUBE. Which
should I use on location?
A:
That will depend on your location needs. If you need to set in-camera
white balance or make images where precise color reproduction is
important, then...
SpyderCHECKR is compatible with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Adobe
Camera Raw (and its related copy of Adobe Photoshop) and Hasselblad
Phocus. It can also be used with Blackmagic's DiVinci Resolve 11+
software.
Additional keywords: SpyderChecker, Spyderch...
Yes, full size patches provide more accurate target data under many
situations, especially in videography. The HSL preset format used in
the SpyderCHECKR profiles offers advantages over a DNG based system.
DNG presets must be made under each lighting situ...
The SpyderCHECKR makes a great location target for in-camera white
balance, visual reference and video correction in Blackmagic DaVinci
Resolve 11. It can also be used to profile still cameras.
I suspect in the long run you may want to look into the Spy...
The 48-patch SpyderCHECKR is designed to reduce finger contact with
the patches and allows for replacement of the patch cards when soiled.
The 48-patch SpyderCHECKR also includes a Fade Checker to inform you
of any fading of the color patches from expos...
SpyderCHECKR targets are not designed for underwater use. However, the
SpyderCUBE has been used very successfully for underwater capture.
Sealing the SpyderCHECKR target in a special, diving-oriented
waterproof bag may suffice for shallow diving but a ver...
The gray targets can be used as a traditional gray card, target to
create an in-camera white balance, a white balance target in your RAW
editor, a visual reference to check the neutrality of displays and a
gray ramp target to help set exposure in your edi...
Lightroom: SpyderCHECKR calibrations are stored as a User Preset in
the Presets panel of the Develop Module.
Adobe Camera Raw: SpyderCHECKR calibrations are stored in the Presets
Dialog below the Histogram and capture information. You can also apply
a p...
It is important to move the color target grid to be centered within
each patch.
There are two ways to make adjustments to the color target grid: Move
your cursor into the center area of the target image. Left click and
you can move the entire target gri...
To make the best color profile for your camera and lens combination,
there are several adjustments that need to be made to the image of the
SpyderCHECKR target image. In order to create a profile, photograph
the target using your camera manufacturer's RAW...
You always want to photograph the SpyderCHECKR 24 target in your
camera manufacturer's RAW format; or the manufacturer's standard
format for video cameras without RAW capabilities. To use directly
from Lightroom, right click on the target image and select...
Mount the SpyderCHECKR 24, or place in a stable location. Light it
from a 45-degree angle. The ideal way to light a target is to use a
single light source, with no reflector or diffuser, from a long
distance. This assures that all portions of the target w...
Downloads of all of our software are provided on our support website.
Choose your operating system for the correct link, scroll down to the
bottom of the page and download the SpyderCHECKR software.
http://support.datacolor.com/index.php?/default_import...
Colorimetric Mode - provides the most literal results. Best when
attempting to reproduce artwork and color critical work.
Saturation Mode - provides a boost in Saturation. Offers results that
are generally more pleasing for many types of images.
Portr...
The color patches of the SpyderCHECKR 24 represent the standard 24
colors used in a variety of color products. These patches are near or
within the sRGB color space to avoid gamut clipping and assure
usability with a wide range of capture, display and out...
The SpyderCHECKR 24 and the 48-patch SpyderCHECKR targets are not
specific to one light source, color temperature or color space. They
are spectrally neutral so the temperature of the light does not affect
the color itself. However, they are designed to b...
The SpyderCHECKR software analyzes the capture target for a particular
camera and lens combination then compares it to the known values for
each color patch. It uses this analysis to create a profile that will
adjust the values for Hue, Saturation and Lum...
The best way to care for your SpyderCHECKR 24 is to always store it in
the protective sleeve. This will help keep dirt off the patches and
protect the chart from scratches or other damage. Exposure to direct
light should be kept to a minimum. This will he...
SpyderCHECKR can be used as stand-alone software or accessed from
Adobe Lightroom or Hasselblad Phocus. Either method of using
SpyderCHECKR will give you the capability to create color calibrations
for each of the supported programs. To use as a stand-alo...
We suggest using a naming system that includes the camera model, lens,
calibration Mode and SpyderCHECKR chart. For example, if you calibrate
a Nikon D800 with a 85mm lens for Portrait Mode with the SpyderCHECKR
24, a file name such as this would be optim...
Besides using the SpyderCHECKR 24 to achieve higher color accuracy,
you can use the SpyderCHECKR 24 profile to analyze your camera's color
performance.
By analyzing each adjustment for Hue, Saturation and Luminance, you
can better anticipate how your ca...
Once you save a SpyderCHECKR 24 preset from the SpyderCHECKR software,
you must restart the editing application that you intend the preset to
be saved to. For example, if you make a preset for use in Lightroom,
you must close and re-launch Lightroom for t...
Flexing the target in the other direction is usually all that is
needed to prepare a slightly curled target before use. Flipping the
target before next storing it can help average out the effect over
time.
Additional keywords: SpyderChecker, Spydercheck...
The SpyderCHECKR software (beginning with version 1.2) is designed to
work with either the 24 or 48 patch targets. The selection of the
24-patch chart or the 48-patch chart is called Mode. To choose the
Mode, launch the SpyderCHECKR software and go to the...
Q:
As long as my SpyderCHECKR 24 target is parallel to the camera's
sensor and cropped to the black border, it lines up with the patch
sampling grid in the software no matter what edge is up. I just tried
that with the 48-patch SpyderCHECKR and it doesn...
Always crop the image to the black border on the SpyderCHECKR 24.
That way the auto-rotate function can do its job. Also, be sure to
rotate the target image until the SpyderCHECKR 24 is vertical or
horizontal, not at an angle.
Additional keywords: Spy...
The 48 patch SpyderCHECKR works from a larger set of patches with
additional low saturation colors so its results are a bit subtler.
Some users find either target to offer similar results for their
needs, where others prefer one over the other, depending ...
The amount of change to your image depends on the color accuracy of
your camera's sensor and color neutrality of a particular lens. It
also depends on the profile Mode (Saturation, Colorimetric, or
Portrait). To see the results of the calibration, look at...
Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.7 or newer
Windows: Win 7 32/64 or newer
Additional keywords: SpyderChecker, Spydercheckr, SpyderCHECKR,
SpyderCHECKR Pro, SpyderCHECKR 24, SpyderChecker, Spydercheckr,
SpyderCHECKR, SpyderCHECKR Pro, SpyderCHECKR 24 SpyderCheckr24...
The software update option in the SpyderCHECKR software (accessible in
Preferences) is on by default. When Datacolor posts a new build of the
software you will be notified on your next launch of the software. You
will be prompted to download the newest so...
Though there is overlap, both products serve specific purposes. The
48-patch SpyderCHECKR has a more comprehensive set of color patches.
As a result, it offers slightly more subtle corrections. The rigid
case makes the 48-patch SpyderCHECKR more convenien...
That depends on your needs. SpyderCHECKR 24 is an affordable location
target that is more portable than the 48-patch SpyderCHECKR target.
Including the SpyderCHECKR 24 in a scene will provide more reference
information to work from to meet your creative v...
Yes, if you are using a 24-patch target for visual functions, the
SpyderCHECKR 24 should be large enough and similar enough to replace
it. If you are using your 24-patch target with third party software
then you should be able to continue to do so, though...
Q:
The SpyderCHECKR 24 looks like it is intended as a capture target. I
currently only carry the SpyderCUBE to capture white balance and
exposure information. I then use the 48 patch SpyderCHECKR to build
profiles for each of my camera and lens combinat...
On initial release of SpyderCheckr, that is the way it is intended to work.
Once a finalized software version is available, it will included in future bundles so that users who do not have a high speed internet connection won’t need to wait for the
s...
That will depend on your RAW import software.
If it accepts standard format Sidecar files, and utilizes the HSL adjustments in those files, then yes, you can apply SpyderCheckr Calibrations in your software.
You’ll need to use your copy of Photoshop ...
Lightroom is not a typical application. It takes over your screen (or multiple screens, if you let it), and makes it difficult to switch from one application to another.
If, while using SpyderCheckr with Lightroom, you accidentally click on any visible...
It is normal for the measured values for each color to be somewhat different, and often less saturated looking, than the photographic color of that patch.
Just make sure each sampling location is located within each patch, and build your calibration.
This is actually an optical illusion.
If you use any of the alignment markers to resize your image, you will find, once they are located on a different colored background, your patches are actually quite colorful.
Its just against the even more satur...
There are a number of differences, including the locations in the software interface where you apply them, but they both do similar things.
DNG profiles have the disadvantage of requiring a DNG conversion in advance, which may not reflect your usual RAW ...
Absolutely!
We recommend building your Calibrations with Adobe Standard selected in the DNG Profile popdown, but if there is a camera specific DNG Profile you prefer,
just select that Profile before building your Calibration. Then remember to use that...
You may want to build multiple Calibrations with different Modes selected, for various types of photography.
You may choose to create specific Calibrations for unique lighting conditions, such as a specific, important, studio shoot.
Or you may choose ...
There are a wide range of standard uses for color targets, and the SpyderCheckr can be used for most any of these.
This includes scientific uses, visual comparison functions, and use with third party software such as ICC profile creation tools.
The Sp...
People often say that about their printers as well; until they see the improvement which a custom printer profile produces.
Or they may need to get two different printers to produce similar results so that they can mix the resulting prints together.
...
Absolutely!
In fact, one of the big advantages of the Preset system that SpyderCheckr uses for Color Calibration is the ability to see the Calibration adjustments, and tune them
to your own needs. Just look in the HSL section of Lightroom or ACR, and ...
The two products are compatible; in fact they are made to be used together.
First, build a Camera Calibration with SpyderCheckr to define your camera’s color response. Then, when you do a shoot, use the SpyderCube to capture information about
the scen...
As long as the sample squares are within the color patches on your target shot in SpyderCheckr, there is no need for further correction.
Adjusting the alignment of the squares is usually sufficient to make this happen.
In the rare instance where you...
SpyderCheckr Presets only effect the HSL adjustments.
So they can be applied over other settings and presets without conflict, as long as your other settings don’t make HSL-specific adjustments.
In fact, you can combine any other Preset you use with ...
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