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.
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.