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i'm using an i-1 display on a lacie ebIV 19". mac platform. i've done a few different

calibrations in a row and seem to be getting rather varied results. i've only used the "easy"

mode because with "advanced" the result is VASTLY different.

 

i believe i should be using a gamma of 2.2 and D65 white point. do i set these in the OSD

before doing the the calibration? in other words, is "easy" calibration dependent on these

settings or are they taken into account in the process. If i change the gamma and white

point after a calibration, should i re-calibrate my monitor for the new settings?

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You might try to calibrate at night with all lights off (completely dark room). In the advance mode, you are allowed to set the R/G/B individually on the monitor until it matches 6500K (don't assume the defaut monitor 6500K setting is accurate). Have you try the latest Match 3.4 BTW?

 

>If i change the gamma and white point after a calibration, should i re-calibrate my monitor for the new settings?

 

Yes. All monitor settings should be left untouched after calibration.

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Make sure the OSD isn't under or near the puck while setting

white point, brightness/contrast. That can throw measurements

off as well.

 

Check the FAQ section on GMB's site. I've found a lot of info not

mentioned in the help section of i1 Match software. For instance

it indicates using the Laptop mode to get a simplified RGB

gamma curve over the wrinkly one that shows up in the graph at

the end of a calibration using CRT or LCD mode.

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