Almost buying Pantone Eye-One Display 2

[flaviosganzerla]

I have searched all the site for more information about what kind of

calibration device to use for my screen, because I want to buy one. So it looks

like the best alternative is Pantone Eye-One Display 2. In this price range, is

this the best choice really? I don't mind spending a little more if there are

better things out there.

 

Another question, is 17th Street Photo a good place to buy? I searched

PriceGrabber and it looked the best option for me - I will buy with

international credit card, and don't know any Photography store in US with

exception to Adorama and B&H. The shipment will be to a friend's house in New

Jersey, than he will bring to me when he comes to our country.

 

I have no experience with these tools, so any comment is very welcome. And if a

choice is somewhat dependent on wich style of Photography one has, I need to say

I still use film (more inclined to B&W), scan and adjust them, so acuracy is a

must. There are pictures on Flickr or here on Photo.net, just take a look at my

profile.

 

Thanks!

[ellis_vener_photography]

I don't know about 17th Street photo -I've never heard of them. i'd go with B&H .

 

The next step up from the X-Rite Eye One Display 2 is the X-Rite Photospectrometer at over

$700.00

 

If you can find a Monaco OPTIXxr that would be a good buy too.

[lukefoto]

I've had the Eye One Display 2 for almost two months now, and it works very simply on my PC laptop and LCD desktop monitors. It was very easy to use right out of the box. You put the calibration sensor on the monitor and launch the software; it automaticaly finds the location of the sensor and takes about 4-5 minutes to calibrate. For the price, it was a very good deal.