Questions about ISF technicians. (1 Viewer)

[Dan Hinson]

I was wondering, where do you find these guys and how do you get in touch with them. How much does it usually cost to have your RPTV “tweaked”?

 

[WillieM]

Try the website
www.imagingscience.com
It is the website for ISF and you can search for ISF certified technicians in your area. As far as cost, probably between $200-$350 for a RPTV convergence and calibration.

 

[Vince Maskeeper]

Dan,
You should realize, however, that not all ISF technicians are created equal. There is a minimum requirement of services you will get for your $300, but some guys go above and beyond the call of duty...
Check out this thread from last year:
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=26726
Our own Gregg Loewen questions the whole concept of ISF calibration (and, btw, Gregg is now an ISF certified tech- so you can book him to do your calibrations). You might want to also consult this older thread:
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=53118
-Vince

 

[GeorgeAB]

ISF recommends standard rates for grayscale calibration services. They are:

Direct-view monitors $225
Rear-projection sets $275
Two-piece projection systems $325

These fees are for calibrating one scan rate only. Additional scan rates calibrated on the same trip are recommended to be billed at an additional $125 each. Today's HDTVs typically require two scan rates to be calibrated if HDTV programming is a signal source. One is for 480p at 31.5 kHz and he other is for 1080i at 33.75 kHz.

Many other services being offered by calibrators these days are modifications to the TV that can be performed by the brave and well-informed hobbyist. They do not require a considerable investment in special instrumentation. Proceed with caution.

Best regards and beautiful pictures,
G. Alan Brown

Insist on HDTV!