Jon Canfield

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Photo Accessory Reviews
X-Rite ColorMunki Smile: An Affordable Calibration Option
Jon Canfield  |  Nov 19, 2013  |  First Published: Oct 01, 2013

Color calibration is the key to obtaining an accurate reproduction of what you saw when capturing the image, and what is reproduced on screen or paper. It’s long been considered a bit of black magic as to how it is done, what with terms like gamma, color temperatures, luminance, and the like as part of the mix, but the simple fact is that unless you’re working on a calibrated display you don’t quite know whether the greens, blues, or other colors you are seeing are actually what everyone else is going to see, or what you’re getting when you look at the print you’ve made.

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X-Rite i1Photo Pro: A Complete Solution For Display And Print
Jon Canfield  |  Nov 01, 2011  |  First Published: Sep 01, 2011

There are few things in digital photography more frustrating than problems with color fidelity. One of the most commonly heard complaints is “my prints don’t match my display.” While color accuracy is improved with LCD displays, it isn’t perfect by any means, and if you’re serious about your photography it’s important to calibrate your monitor. And, if you do your own printing, you’ll often find that you can improve the quality of your prints with profiles built specifically for your printer and paper selection.

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X-Rite’s ColorMunki Photo; A Unique And Compact Color Management Tool
Jon Canfield  |  Sep 01, 2008

In midwinter I had a sneak peek of a new color management product. I was lucky enough to get a beta unit then and have been using it for the past couple of months. But, I don't review beta products, so I've been holding out for the release version of the product, dubbed ColorMunki Photo (#1). The ColorMunki combines high-end technology with easy-to-use features and a...

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X-Rite’s Pulse ColorElite; Color Manage All Your Input And Output
Jon Canfield  |  Aug 01, 2005

Monaco has long been known for their color management solutions. Their EZcolor product is often bundled with, or offered at a reduced price with products such as printers and scanners and it has a reputation for being easy to use, accurate, and affordable.

Monaco is now owned by X-Rite, and while the name may have changed, the ease of use and quality certainly...

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