Datacolor Spyder Photo/Video Kit

Datacolor Spyder Photo/Video Kit cosists of: Datacolor SpyderPro, Spyder Cube, Spyder Checkr Video, Spyder Checkr Photo Card Set and Durable Case. This kit is ideal for hybrid photographers/videographers looking for complete, accurate color control and streamlined post-production color correction in a convenient, cost-effective, portable kit. Included are all the tools needed for precision color control from capture through editing. Datacolor’s Spyder Photo/Video Kit is the ultimate all-in-one workflow solution for precision color control for photo and video, from capture through editing. This portable, cost-effective suite of tools comes in a protective metal case, perfect for on-the-go as well as in-studio work. The Spyder Photo/Video Kit comes with everything you need to ensure your photos and videos portray accurate, consistent color while streamlining your editing workflow. Spyder Checkr Photo Card Set has 4 ultra-matte color target cards that include 62 colors: 24 hues + 6 skin tones; 24 grey scales; 2 large grey scales; 3 white adjustments and 3 black adjustments. The ultra-matte cards deliver the richest colors and deepest black, ensuring low reflectivity for outstandingly accurate, truer color calibration in any lighting condition. Spyder Checkr Software for the Checkr Photo card set analyzes the results of your test photo and instantly creates an HSL-Preset to apply in your workflow with RAW import software such as Adobe Photoshop®, Adobe Lightroom® and Hasselblad Phocus® for automatic color correction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPYDERPRO MONITOR CALIBRATOR ENSURES YOUR MONITOR IS ACCURATELY COLOR CALIBRATED

 

It only takes about 90 seconds to calibrate a wide range of monitors, now including the latest technologies such as OLED, mini-LED, Apple Liquid Retina XDR and high-brightness monitors, as well as Wide and Standard LED gamuts. The exclusive Display PreviewTM Beta feature allows users to see a simulated version of what their images can look like on the latest phones and tablets without having to use the actual devices for previewing. Features like StudioMatch let you calibrate multiple computer monitors and additional displays for color consistency. Novices will appreciate the seamless guidance from the intuitive software and industry-level calibration presets, while more experienced pros will value the unlimited calibration options for a truly customized workflow experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPYDER CHECKR VIDEO: A CUTTING-EDGE COLOR REFERENCE TOOL

 

Spyder Checkr Video is a cutting-edge color reference tool that works with video vectorscopes, waveform monitors and a variety of professional video editing software solutions to ensure accurate video color and exposure. Its patent- pending Color Pattern Card generates a pattern of hues at two saturation levels, allowing you to see how all colors are being captured, not just primary and secondary colors. The easy-to-understand circular pattern that’s created provides an unprecedented level of color information that’s delivered instantly.

 

 

 

 

SPYDER CUBE - A UNIQUE TOOL

 

Spyder Cube is a unique, easy-to-use, portable reference tool for setting your white balance correction, exposure and contrast levels for photo and video. The unique black trap lets you set a true black point, along with defining your primary light source, for accurate white balance correction not found in a traditional grey Datacolor Spyder Photo/Video Kit Fact Sheet datacolor.com/spyder card. Accurately corrects across shadow and highlight tones to ensure every detail is captured.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLOR CONFIDENCE THAT'S FAST AND EASY

 

SpyderPro lets you easily calibrate your monitor in only about 90 seconds, so you can be confident that you’re beginning Datacolor Spyder Photo/Video Kit Fact Sheet datacolor.com/spyder your editing from an accurate color starting point, saving you valuable time and effort in your editing workflow. The result? True-to-life color and fine detail capture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL RESULTS FOR EVERY EXPERIENCE LEVEL

 

Intuitive software and one-click calibration ensures ease of use and professional results for even the most novice user. Additionally, unlimited calibration settings like fully customizable gamma curves, white point, and brightness settings, allow for advanced color control for a truly customized workflow that experienced professionals will appreciate.

 

 

 

CALIBRATION FOR TODAY'S DIGITAL WORKFLOWS

 

SpyderPro now calibrates an even wider range of laptop/desktop displays, including the latest technologies like OLED, mini-LED, and Apple Liquid Retina XDR so users can optimize the color richness, deep shadows, nuanced highlights and enhanced details these monitors make available. Additionally, it calibrates Wide and Standard LED gamuts, while affording workflow adaptability, allowing you to work in even the brightest of conditions with its high brightness feature. Working on-the-go with multiple portable displays attached to a single computer? The SpyderTune feature lets you adjust white point, gamma, and brightness for visual fine tuning for the best consistency across multiple displays.

 

 

 

COLOR “SURPRISES” ARE A THING OF THE PAST

 

With Datacolor’s exclusive Device PreviewTM Beta feature, you’ll be able to see a simulated version of what your images can look like on the latest phones and tablets without having to use the actual devices for previewing. Device PreviewTM Beta also allows you to soft proof your images in print so you can view how they will appear on paper.

 

 

 

SIDE-BY-SIDE CALIBRATION FOR MULTIPLE COMPUTERS / DISPLAYS

 

Multiple cameras and monitors, shifts in lighting, days of shooting, splicing footage – if your monitor’s color isn’t consistent, neither is your visual story. SpyderPro’s StudioMatch feature allows for side-by-side calibration for multiple computers/displays, ensuring consistent, accurate color reproduction across multiple connected monitors or computers.

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO & CINEMA COLOR YOU CAN COUNT ON

 

SpyderPro’s Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020 targets ensure colors will be accurate so you can be confident that colors and images will translate properly across the production workflow, from editing and post-production to transmission, streaming, and final display. Rec. 709 is the most commonly used standard today, while Rec. 2020’s wider color gamut will let you deliver content that is more lifelike for a truly immersive experience for your audience.

 

 

 

GET THE “BIG PICTURE” OF YOUR PICTURE

 

The Advanced Display Mapping & Analysis feature of SpyderPro gives you detailed information about your monitor. You can check color/color uniformity, brightness, contrast, gamut, tone response, display accuracy and white point of your monitors to track color accuracy and consistency.

 

 

 

GAMMA CURVE ADJUSTMENT

 

SpyderPro’s Gamma Curve Adjustment feature lets you refine tone distribution (how seamlessly black transitions to white). Gradations are enhanced so shadow and light details remain crisp and clear. You can also balance your display’s brightness settings based on your location and needs, for precise color accuracy to capture every detail.

 

 

 

CUSTOMIZABLE CALIBRATION FOR YOUR NEEDS

 

SpyderPro offers unlimited calibration settings for fully customized calibration for all workflows. Fine tune the gamma, white point and brightness settings for any need. There’s also a preset list of the most common calibration targets, including those for video standards and StudioMatch. Willing to spend a bit more time for a more sophisticated calibration? Choose Better in Grey Balance in the calibration settings for smoother gradients. Pressed for time? Opt for the Faster setting.

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Package content: SpyderPro, Spyder Cube, Spyder Checkr Video, Spyder Checkr Photo Card Set, Durable Case

System Requirements: Win 10 32/64, Win 11; Mac OS X 10.14 – macOS 14. Monitor resolution 1280x768 or greater, 16-bit video card (24-bit recommended), 1GB of available RAM, 500MB of available hard disk. Internet connection for software download and activation
Supported Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean

Dimensions (Single Unit (Hardware Device - SpyderPro)): 7.62 x 7.62 x 4.45 cm - (length x width x height)
Weight (Single Unit (Hardware Device - SpyderPro)): 142 g

USB Connection: USB-C (Includes USB-A Adapter)
Max Luminance: 2000 cd/m2
Backlight Types: 7 (Wide-LED, Standard LED, General (Wide and standard CCFL), GB LED, High Brightness, OLED, Mini-LED)
High Brightness Calibration: Yes
Projector Calibration: Yes
Gamma Curve Settings: Unlimited
Whitepoint Settings: Unlimited
Brightness Settings QTY: Unlimited

Brightness Settings: Unlimited
Display Analysis / MQA: Expanded