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Is it possible to combine the SpyderCUBE and the SpyderCHECKR?
Yes, you can perfectly combine the use of the SpyderCUBE and the SpyderCHECKR. Create a SpyderCHECKR preset and a SpyderCUBE preset.Apply first the SpyderCHECKR preset for consistent colors and nex...
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Does the SpyderCUBE come with software?
No, the SpyderCube does not require it’s own software. Simply use the SpyderCUBE in your RAW-processing software. It is an easy-to-use tool, straightforward and compatible with all RAW converter so...
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Why should I use the SpyderCUBE and not a regular gray card?
Nothing is quite like the SpyderCube. As it is not simply another flat gray card, but cubic in shape. It gives you two split white/gray panels, a chrome ball, a black trap and a tripod mount. Spyde...
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Where can I download the software for my older Spyder4 calibrator?
For the use on compatible hardware and software, you can still download the last versions of Spyder4 software from our website here: https://datacolor.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/4405423348242-Sp...
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Where can I download the software for my older Spyder3 calibrator?
For the use on compatible hardware and software, you can still download the last versions of Spyder3 software from our website here: https://datacolor.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/4405423328914-Sp...
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Can I calibrate my smartphone’s camera with Spyder LensCal?
No, but you can check its autofocus, and its depth of focus by shooting the SpyderLensCal target with it, and reviewing the results on your smartphone. Typically the depth of field of a camera phon...
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I use Lightroom. It includes a tool for lens profiling. Does this conflict with Spyder LensCal, or make it unnecessary to use Spyder LensCal?
Lightroom’s lens profiling function, like a number of pre-existing plug-in tools, provides lens distortion correction, chromatic aberration correction, and vignetting correction. Or in simple terms...
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I am a mountaineer and photographer, and have always wondered if my autofocus was as accurate at high elevations as it is at sea level. Can I use Spyder LensCal to check, and ideally correct, this?
Yes, if you feel that less dense air causes differential in your autofocus, you could certainly check that with Spyder LensCal, by shooting the target both at sea-level, then again at high altitude...
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Should I calibrate my lenses for indoor lighting, outdoor lighting, or both?
Cameras only allow one correction setting per lens, so “both” is not an option. Fortunately, lighting conditions do not effect the autofocus compensation, so shooting SpyderLensCal under any lighti...
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I lead photo safaris in Africa and elsewhere. My equipment sees a lot of use, some abuse, and a great deal of thermal cycling. Is it still worth my while to use Spyder LensCal?
You’ll be ahead of the game to have calibrated each of your lenses to your body with Spyder LensCal. But you will be even better off if you recalibrate with Spyder LensCal on a recurring schedule, ...