Featuring re-engineered software for a more concise UI and advanced calibration features, the new Spyder X2 products from Datacolor deliver precision color calibration in under two minutes.

Perfect for photographers, videographers, digital designers, content creators and HDR content producers/consumers with HDR/high brightness monitors/advanced calibration needs who may run multiple displays on one or more computers, the Spyder X2 Elite and the Spyder X2 Ultra have arrived.

Featuring re-engineered software for a more concise UI and advanced calibration features, the Spyder X2 delivers precision color calibration in under two minutes. It’s ideal for tethered shooting; outdoor shoots where bright monitors attached to a computer are essential; location shooting (photo or video) landscape photography; outdoor portraiture; in studio; on location.

With expanded sensor capabilities, Spyder X2 Ultra allows for calibration of HDR/high-brightness monitors up to 2000 cd/m2 (nits) making it ideal for photo, video and hybrid use, as well as for viewing HDR/high-brightness content on computer-connected TVs and projectors. The Spyder X2 Elite provides color customization, control and accuracy that Spyder is renowned for with the option for a seamless and affordable software upgrade to Spyder X2 Ultra without the need to purchase any additional hardware.

Expert-recommended calibration presets

The redesigned software User Interface of the X2 platform brings a clean, more concise user experience to both the X2 Elite and X2 Ultra. Novices to calibration will appreciate expert-recommended calibration presets while pros can take advantage of both X2 Elite’s and X2 Ultra’s advanced calibration features, including Video & Cinema targets (Rec. 709, Rec. 2020), Advanced Display Mapping & Analysis, Unlimited Calibration Settings and Studio Match for multiple, side-by-side display calibration.

“We’ve designed the Spyder X2 platform with its re-engineered software and expanded sensor capabilities to be inherently agile and adaptable to HDR/high-brightness monitor advancements across a variety of digital imaging industries,” said Casey Krugman, product manager at Datacolor. “This helps ensure that our products are positioned to grow with our users and seamlessly adapt to ever-changing technologies.”

The Spyder X2 color calibrators are available now ($269.99 – X2 Elite/$299.99 – X2 Ultra) at Datacolor, Amazon or with authorized retailers. Follow the link for more information about Spyder X2.