Robert P. Jones
Second Unit
- Joined
- Jun 18, 1999
- Messages
- 289
That's right. I took the plunge. Bought the Colorfacts system - whole meal deal/CF-6000, complete with spectroradiometer for ALL types of displays, not just CRT. Many of the current analyzers out there were state of the art when they were purchased, but now with the advent of fixed pixel displays like plasma and DLP, are heavily limited because of their ability to ONLY do CRTs. Expensive upgrades are now necessary on them to be able to do DLP, plasma, etc.
Personally, I am very glad I waited, and continued relying on my eyes and my optical comparator, even tho it cost me some business from those who would only hire analyzer-equipped calibrators. I now have the equipment that will do it all.
For true double-direction doublechecking of the grayscale, I will now have both the ISF Optical Comparator and the Milori analyzer at my command. The Colorfacts is a well-respected choice, among pro calibrators.
As many of you know, I have always been staunchly comparator only, and still believe in being that way. But to be able to compete out there, and take my place with others who have analyzing equipment, I am willing to expand my horizons. It just arrived today, and I can't wait to start playing with it!
First of the year I also equipmented-up with the fabulous Accupel HD signal generator. I like it, and it does make my job much easier and quicker. There wasn't too much that the actual HD image couldn't guide me to doing already, but with the Accupel I can now do what's left, also. Like re-alignment of the HD signal for eliminating red push in HD. Easy to do in 480i/p with the AVIA patterns, not so easy in HD.
The Accupel will make that a breeze.
I know there has been some buzz about certain calibrators using certain types of equipment while others use other kinds. Like the ongoing discussion of analyzers vs. comparators.
I hope this answers some questions and settles some speculation.
Thanks for listenin'!
Mr Bob
Personally, I am very glad I waited, and continued relying on my eyes and my optical comparator, even tho it cost me some business from those who would only hire analyzer-equipped calibrators. I now have the equipment that will do it all.
For true double-direction doublechecking of the grayscale, I will now have both the ISF Optical Comparator and the Milori analyzer at my command. The Colorfacts is a well-respected choice, among pro calibrators.
As many of you know, I have always been staunchly comparator only, and still believe in being that way. But to be able to compete out there, and take my place with others who have analyzing equipment, I am willing to expand my horizons. It just arrived today, and I can't wait to start playing with it!
First of the year I also equipmented-up with the fabulous Accupel HD signal generator. I like it, and it does make my job much easier and quicker. There wasn't too much that the actual HD image couldn't guide me to doing already, but with the Accupel I can now do what's left, also. Like re-alignment of the HD signal for eliminating red push in HD. Easy to do in 480i/p with the AVIA patterns, not so easy in HD.
The Accupel will make that a breeze.
I know there has been some buzz about certain calibrators using certain types of equipment while others use other kinds. Like the ongoing discussion of analyzers vs. comparators.
I hope this answers some questions and settles some speculation.
Thanks for listenin'!
Mr Bob