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- The Professional’s Choice – industry leading hardware & software for Display Calibration and Projector Calibration with unlimited control
- Increased Functionality - i1Display Pro combines ambient light measurement, monitor profiling and projector profiling into 1 sleek, compact and fully integrated device at 5X faster measurements than previous devices
- EXCLUSIVE X-RITE TECHNOLOGY! Mobile Friendly - Compatible with X-Rite ColorTRUE mobile app for calibrating Apple iOS and Android mobile devices
- Incorporates technologically advanced filter and optical systems, fast measurement speed, and unrivaled color accuracy on all modern display and projector technologies, such as LED, Plasma, RG Phosphor, OLED and Wide Gamut
- Future Proof - spectrally calibrated, making it field-upgradeable to support future display technologies
- Profile optimization, display trending, display uniformity testing, and more
- EXCLUSIVE X-RITE TECHNOLOGY! Features PANTONE Spot Color optimization
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i1Display Pro | i1 Photographer Kit | i1 Filmmaker Kit | Feature Detail | |
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Hardware | i1Display Colorimeter | i1Display Colorimeter | i1Display Colorimeter | Advanced 3-Chip Optical Design for More Accurate Measurements |
Color Checker Included | - | ColorChecker Passport Photo | ColorChecker Passport Video | Enhancing Color Matching Capabilities for Photographers and Videographers |
Software | i1Profiler, Pantone Color Manager | i1Profiler, ColorChecker Camera Calibration, Pantone Color Manager | i1Profiler, Pantone Color Manager | Software Tools To Expand Workflow Capabilities Beyond Basic Calibration |
Dual profiling modes (basic/advanced) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Allows for Fast & Easy Profiling Matched To A Particular Workflow |
Display Uniformity & Quality Testing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Tools To Check & Verify The Quality Of A Display |
Multiple Monitor Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Save, Share & Reuse Workflows |
Advanced & Custom Calibration Settings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Includes Luminance, White Point, Contrast Ratio, Characterization Target, Image Optimization, & Before/After Comparisons with Pass/Fail Tolerances & Display Trending |
Ambient Light Measurement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Ambient Light Auto Monitor and Adjust |
Expanded Device Calibration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Calibrates Digital Projectors, Monitors, and Mobile Devices (iOS & Android) |
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Product Dimensions | 2 x 2 x 3 inches |
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Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
ASIN | B0055MBQOW |
Item model number | EODIS3 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #24 in Photographic Light Meter Color Calibration Charts |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 14, 2011 |
Manufacturer | X-Rite |
Language | English |
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Don’t waste precious time perfecting images or video with a display that does not accurately represent your digital files. A calibrated and profiled display is a critical element in an efficient digital workflow. The X-Rite i1Display Pro is the ultimate choice for discerning photographers, filmmakers, designers and imaging professionals looking for the highest level of on-screen color accuracy for displays, laptops, mobile devices and projectors. Two user modes (Basic and Advanced) provide serious Color Perfectionists with the perfect combination of unrivaled color precision, speed, options and controls to fit any workflow. Includes quality assurance functions and display uniformity testing.
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, and calibration of the projection screen. For example, they mention that the hardware/software works well, the results are amazing, and the calibration has been hassle free. They appreciate the high-speed processor, which is able to calibrate in about half the time of the fastest Spyder 5 model. That said, some are happy with quality, and versatility. That being said, opinions are mixed on color, and value.
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Customers like the performance of the projection screen. They say the hardware/software works well, the results are amazing, and the calibration has been hassle free. Some say the device is useful and easy to use. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...The i1D3 also works with HCFR, which I use to measure the before & after in detail..." Read more
"...I have had no problems keeping the correct profiles running on either operating system...." Read more
"...I ended up returning the Spyder4. Results were disappointing, and after I got to try the i1Display Pro, the Spyder4 just paled in comparison...." Read more
"...They are helpful and worth using if this is your first device to calibrate your monitor. (It was my first.)..." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use. They say the software guides them step by step. They mention that the software is intuitive and self-explanatory. Some say that the user interface is tolerable. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use and functionality of the product.
"...In contrast, the i1Profiler software is incredibly advanced and can do just about anything... but getting it to perform anything beyond the built-in..." Read more
"...The xrite website had the updated software and was a breeze to install. You don't have to register like spyder 3 software either...." Read more
"...had no issues, no bugs, no memory leaks, no problems, and was easy to use.-My iMac and soon my other systems will be well calibrated...." Read more
"Very easy to use, and unlike other products you can use this on multiple screens / computers...." Read more
Customers like the calibration of the product. They say that its high-speed processor is able to calibrate in about half the time of the fastest Spyder 5 model, and produces great calibration results. The i1Display Pro does a great job for calibrating the monitors itself with the built in monitor settings. It's extremely accurate and the process is much faster. Customers also mention that the product works quickly and effectively, and can even calibrate your smart phone.
"...the Spyder4 was clunky and slow, while the i1Display Pro was lightning fast and intuitive...." Read more
"...- this is free & open source software - and produces great calibration results with it (also gets better black levels than i1 Profiler)...." Read more
"The xrite i1 display pro is a very quick and easy way to calibrate your projector or LCD. this works much faster than my Spyder 3 Pro ever did...." Read more
"...stars for all of the above reasons - no problems, works as described, accurate, easy." Read more
Customers like the quality of the projection screen. For example, they say it has a good build, good hardware, and produces high-quality results. Some mention that the software lacks a feeling of owner control. That said, most are happy with their purchase and find the form factor to be nice.
"...The hardware itself is robust and comes with a built in cover so the lens doesn't get dirty or dusty...." Read more
"...i1Display Pro's has proven itself to be accurate and reliable in my studio, and it solved a big consistency problem I had with a new wide-gamut..." Read more
"...I also find the form factor quite nice...." Read more
"...Although expensive, the product is apparently well designed and well made...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the product. They say it's great for multiple monitors, can be used for TVs and monitors and supports wide gamut displays. It's easy to use and provides consistent results between multiple monitor. Customers also mention that it'd be a great addition to any photographer's kit.
"...contrast, the i1Profiler software is incredibly advanced and can do just about anything... but getting it to perform anything beyond the built-in..." Read more
"...not 99%sRGB but they're fairly decent so this definitely helps when doing photography work and even in general when trying to get stuff sent to..." Read more
"...It allows easy options for calibrating multiple monitors, although even with the best possible calibration, you'll see differences between different..." Read more
"...These are great for multiple monitors as they auto detect each monitor, move the software to that monitor automatically and allow you to use custom..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the projection screen. Some mention that the colors look at least as accurate as other displays, with a very complete table of color corrections. The color adjustment after calibrating is subtle, but definitely warmer tones, with an broader range in color. However, others say that the color was way off, with some deltaE errors. The picture ended up being significantly more orange than the Windows displays, and it cannot write a system-wide color profile on a Mac system without the X-Rite i1Profiler.
"...Colors are neutral, whites are white, and shadows are crisp and detailed while still reaching pitch black levels...." Read more
"...laptop TN, but still: calibration resulted in HUGE improvement: no more blue tint, big gamma correction, grays quite neutral, etc...." Read more
"...The picture ended up being significantly more orange than the Windows displays...." Read more
"...the colors look at least as accurate, if not more accurate as well. The included software was outdated...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the light meter. Some mention it's outstanding for the price point, with amazing functionality. However, others say that it'd be better off buying a cheaper product.
"Amazing functionality for the price. I used this to calibrate my LG OLED White display with the chromapure software...." Read more
"...Con's are that it's slightly more expensive vs a spyder pro.Pros : quick, accurate, solidly built with excellent easy to use software" Read more
"...with the product's performance, it's fast and best of all, it's affordable. Yes, I would recommend it." Read more
"...Price hasn't changed much at all since it's release back in 2011...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the software that comes with the projection screen. They mention that it's weak, lacking features, and buggy. Some complain that the software is less than intuitive and takes almost a gig of space. They also say that the included software is outdated and inaccurate.
"...It's just that certain software features are arbitrarily removed from the software as you go down in tiers...." Read more
"...the high quality of the i1D3's hardware, as well as the disappointing software..." Read more
"...The included software was outdated. The xrite website had the updated software and was a breeze to install...." Read more
"...The software does the same thing that the i1 display 2 software does, it crashes...." Read more
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First, let's compare the physical devices themselves. The Spyder4 device is purposely designed to look like a "spider" (if spiders had 3 legs) to stay in line with the marketing of the name brand. It's a very large device. It's hung from its own USB cable from the top of the monitor, with a counterweight in the back to keep the device in place. It's very large, which can make it difficult to use on the lower sections of the screen during screen uniformity tests. I have a large-ish 27" monitor, and I had to hold the spider in place at a 90 degree angle with my hands during those parts of screen testing. In addition, the position of the cable on the device means that if you have a screen that sits deep in its bezel, it's physically impossible for the Spyder4 to sit flat against the screen on its own unless you can tilt the monitor way back. Even on my screen with relatively shallow bezels, and with a stand that can tilt back 20 degrees, it was often difficult to get it sitting flat on the screen. This can get frustrating.
On the other hand, the i1Display Pro is a very small device that can easily fit anywhere on your screen. The setup is mostly the same, where you hang the device from its USB cable over the top of your display, with a counterweight to hold it in place. In this case, the cable is positioned so that it contributes towards holding the device flat against the screen, no matter how deep your panel sits compared to the bezels. I never had any trouble getting it to sit flat against my screen, I didn't even need to resort to tilting the screen. And it sat comfortably flat on its own anywhere on the screen, even at the extreme bottom corners where the Spyder4 could not reach.
There are really 2 main performance criteria to consider with these devices: speed and accuracy. I used these devices with their respective software packages, so I'm not sure if they'd work differently in a single profiling software package that supports both of them. However the differences I observed within their own environments were very noticeable. First and foremost, the Spyder4 was clunky and slow, while the i1Display Pro was lightning fast and intuitive. For example, while setting brightness and contrast early on in the profiling process, the Spyder4 would take a reading, ask me to make changes, then wait for me to click the "Update" button to take another reading and update the results. This is slow, tedious and error prone. Meanwhile, the i1Profiler software gave me a constant readout of the screen brightness as I made changes, with results displaying immediately.
Also, during the profiling process, the Spyder4 Elite software frequently paused to wait unnecessarily for my input. For example, after setting the brightness properly, there was another button to proceed with profiling. And when it was done profiling, there was another button to "Finish". And these buttons show up half-hidden under the Spyder4 device itself, with no obvious screen prompts to let you know they're there. So if you're away from your desk and just glancing at the screen once in a while, you might not realize that the profiling process is waiting for your input. It's a very frustrating design.
On the other hand, the i1Profiler software had no such issues. When there were prompts, they were few and far between, and clearly noticeable from anywhere in the room. Most of the process was very automated. The ability of the software to adjust most monitors automatically makes the process even more quick and straightforward.
Patch color reading with the Spyder4 is painfully slow. A patch is displayed, the Spyder4 flashes briefly, then there's an interminable moment before the next patch comes up and the process repeats again. With the i1Display Pro, patch color reading is blazing fast. You can see color patches flying through the display faster than they can be identified by eye. The reading speed for each patch can vary, so I assume the software is waiting for the color to stabilize before accepting the reading from the device. This gives me confidence that the software is performing its job as fast as it can while still being accurate.
The end result with the Spyder 4 was disappointing. I always ended up with a magenta cast on my Dell U2317H. This was true with the monitor in both sRGB and wide-gamut modes. On my super-old Asus V242H, I ended up with a blue cast (this is an sRGB CCFL LCD monitor).
The i1Display Pro is directly supported by my Dell monitor for hardware calibrating, and results were superb. I was able to add a flawless sRGB preset and a full-gamut preset that covered 99.5% AdobeRGB (plus much, much more beyond). Colors are neutral, whites are white, and shadows are crisp and detailed while still reaching pitch black levels. These settings are stored right in my monitor's LUT, so they're not dependent on a software LUT modification in the video card.
I also used the i1Display Pro to calibrate my Asus monitor using software calibration. Results were again superb. My Asus perfectly matches the Dell when I have the latter set to my custom sRGB mode.
As far as software features go, I found the Spyder4 Elite software to be kludgy and clunky. It's mostly geared for consumers, with most of the advanced stuff hidden away. Even then, the advanced stuff isn't very configurable. The different package levels of Spyder4 (Basic, Pro, Elite) don't actually have anything to do with the device. They all come with the exact same device. It's just that certain software features are arbitrarily removed from the software as you go down in tiers. This makes the varying cost of each level kinda suspect. I'm pretty sure they're not making a loss on the Basic version, so they must be more than doubling their profits on the Elite version in comparison. It's not like they developed 3 different versions of the software for each level. They just developed the main one, then hacked away at the good stuff for the other levels.
In contrast, the i1Profiler software is incredibly advanced and can do just about anything... but getting it to perform anything beyond the built-in generic tasks is very difficult. You can build your own workflows from scratch, but this tales knowledge and experience and a lot of manual work. Once the workflow is created and saved, you can run it anytime with just a couple of clicks. There are no different levels of this software, no "Pro" vs "Basic". However there are certain features in the software which are enabled/disabled depending on which device you have plugged in. For the i1Display Pro, only the monitor and projector modules are active. You need different devices to calibrate a scanner or printer, etc, all of which gets done in this exact same software.
I ended up returning the Spyder4. Results were disappointing, and after I got to try the i1Display Pro, the Spyder4 just paled in comparison. It's like comparing a point-and-shoot camera (Spyder4) with a full-featured DSLR (i1Display Pro).
Others have already discussed the high quality of the i1D3's hardware, as well as the disappointing software (one example: makes blacks brownish on lower end displays with mediocre sRGB coverage).
So I just want to make sure everyone knows that it works with DispCalGUI (using Argyll CMS) - this is free & open source software - and produces great calibration results with it (also gets better black levels than i1 Profiler). The i1D3 also works with HCFR, which I use to measure the before & after in detail (gamma curves, primary & secondary color accuracy, saturation sweep, grayscale, color temperature, etc) which apparently the included i1 Profiler software can't do properly (or I haven't figured it out), it just gives a very basic report.
Of course, amateurs & professionals probably already know that it also works with higher quality paid software like SpectraCal CalMAN but I didn't want to have to spend another $100.
Some of my displays which I have calibrated and have achieved pleasing results considering what they were before:
- Asus VG236H (TN, 98% sRGB coverage) - I'm assuming these are as good as things get with a good TN: color dE R5.8 G2.8 B3.1 Y4.2 C2.1 M4.3, gamma 2.2 perfect, grays dE average 4.0 (with >20% at under 2.0), etc. The "before" measurements were: grays average dE was 18.4 (WTF!), color dE R8.1 G2.9 B17.3 Y2.0 C25.8 M23.3 (again, big WTF)
- Dell Studio 15 (2008 laptop, around 85% sRGB IIRC) - cheap laptop TN, but still: calibration resulted in HUGE improvement: no more blue tint, big gamma correction, grays quite neutral, etc. Contrast reduced only slightly
- Samsung Series 9 laptop: PLS (IPS) screen with 66% sRGB (disappointing) - even with the limited color space, at least color temperature and gamma and greys and so on were nicely corrected so it is still a pretty big improvement.
So obviously none of these results are good for even amateur photo editing (the Asus might just be ok if it wasn't for bad TN viewing angles) but they are fantastic for my enjoyment of all of these devices (web browsing, watching video, documents, etc. - typical consumer). Unfortunately, ICC Profiles are largely ignored by games which makes me very angry but what can I do? Not recommended for gamers - buy a screen with good factory calibration. Otherwise, completely worth the $250 I paid for it - I see it's flirting with $210 now.
I calibrated my Hp zr30w IPS and Samsung syncmaster dual monitor setup in about 20 minutes under windows 8.1 and the colors from the displays match nearly perfectly.
The software also worked well on my retina Macbook pro. I have had no problems keeping the correct profiles running on either operating system.
The hardware itself is robust and comes with a built in cover so the lens doesn't get dirty or dusty. The cover is a little tricky the first time you use it but after that it's easy once you know how to do it. I recommend tilting your monitor back slightly so the calibrator sits flush to the screen. Also make sure to adjust the ambient lighting to your usual comfortable editing conditions.
Con's are that it's slightly more expensive vs a spyder pro.
Pros : quick, accurate, solidly built with excellent easy to use software
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After watching a Barncules video calibration on YouTube, I went with his recommendation of this camera and open source software.
Utilizing these open source software calibration programs that can use the i1 Display Pro as an input.
DisplayCal - for devices capable of storing and using an ICC profile ie. Computers, Laptops
**The exception for DisplayCal for Televisions is if you are operating it off of a Computer or Laptop. Since they will store and load the ICC profile for the television.
HCFR Colorimeter - for devices that can not store or load profiles ie. the Plasma TV I have. This software will readout information allowing you to manually adjust your TV's controls.
Note** If you calibrate your TV, be aware that any device you hook up that has internal customization for Brightness, Contrast, Colour etc. will add there differences on top of what you set. Setup your TV, but neutralize any possible altering settings from your BluRay player, AV Receiver and other devices to maintain your TV's new calibration un altered.
This camera worked phenomenally. The usb cord is short for anything other than a computer that is close to its monitor, recommend purchase of USB extension cord for TV's and displays that are not immediately next to a usb port.
***Avoid the Gorilla in you, the camera cover pulls out then rotates behind. Do not rotate without pulling out to disengage. Mine did not break but sure did make me cringe.
Très facile à utiliser même si je me suis aidé de quelques tutoriels pour comprendre mieux le paramétrage. Une fois lancée, la procédure s’effectue toute seule et fourni in fine un nouveau profil de couleur ... pour chaque écran ... alors que j’en utile 3 au total ( MacBook Pro 13” et 2 d’appoint gérés par le portable)
J’ai essayé plusieurs options ... mais je dois reconnaître que je ne suis pas à même de discerner la difference ... peut-être mon asygmatisme ... hehehe ...
J’ai téléchargé une mise à jour du logiciel fourni avec la sonde et l’ai trouvé “user friendly” ...
Bref génial pour s’assurer des couleurs fiables qui pourront être reproduites notamment à l’impression ... mais là nous abordons un autre sujet.
Lo que menos me ha gustado es la construcción un poco plasticosa del cuerpo, es igual al ColorMunki pero de otro color, esperaba algo mejor, lo digo por esperiencia ya que al ColorMunki que tuve se le rajo un poco la cubierta translucida.
Lo que mas me a gustado es la rapidez de calibración y las opciones más profesionales que tienes con su programa de calibración, se consigue una fidelidad de color muy alta a la primera, aunque no perfecta. El software es bueno pero el DisplayCAL es mejor aunque muy lento y seguramente las opciones que tiene son demasiado profesionales para el 90% de los usuarios.
Cuidado los que uséis MAC, no instaleis el programa que viene en el CD, bajaros las últimas versiones de la web de X-rite ya que sino puede que tengáis problemas con la detección del calibrador. Yo uso un MacBook Pro Retina con la última versión de IOS y tras la instalación de la versión 1.8.2 de i1Profiler y Device Services v3.0.11 tuve algunos problemas, el ordenador no reconocía el calibrador. Lo mejor es que os asegureis que instalais las últimas versiones y que encendéis el ordenador con el calibrador conectado.
Reviewed in Spain on April 17, 2019
Lo que menos me ha gustado es la construcción un poco plasticosa del cuerpo, es igual al ColorMunki pero de otro color, esperaba algo mejor, lo digo por esperiencia ya que al ColorMunki que tuve se le rajo un poco la cubierta translucida.
Lo que mas me a gustado es la rapidez de calibración y las opciones más profesionales que tienes con su programa de calibración, se consigue una fidelidad de color muy alta a la primera, aunque no perfecta. El software es bueno pero el DisplayCAL es mejor aunque muy lento y seguramente las opciones que tiene son demasiado profesionales para el 90% de los usuarios.
Cuidado los que uséis MAC, no instaleis el programa que viene en el CD, bajaros las últimas versiones de la web de X-rite ya que sino puede que tengáis problemas con la detección del calibrador. Yo uso un MacBook Pro Retina con la última versión de IOS y tras la instalación de la versión 1.8.2 de i1Profiler y Device Services v3.0.11 tuve algunos problemas, el ordenador no reconocía el calibrador. Lo mejor es que os asegureis que instalais las últimas versiones y que encendéis el ordenador con el calibrador conectado.