[Washuu]

It is factory calibrated for general desktop usage, but not necessarily for photograph reproduction.

Buy the cheapest Datacolor Spyder5(S5X100). The hardware is same between all the versions and only the software differs. Then get the open source DisplayCAL(https://displaycal.net/) that works with Datacolor sensors and other manufacturers. I calibrate my display once or twice a year. I also use it to calibrate my gaming computer and laptop.

[baldfat]

I use the Open Source Hardware colorhug and it works with DisplayCAL

  http://www.hughski.com/

If you are also printing than you need to spend more money on a calibrator that works with both screens and printers.

I can't tell you how huge the difference can be even on high end monitors. I had a friend that swore all Macs were calibrated and he got mad at me when I laughed. After we did the calibration he realized how wrong he was.

Also buy this: SpyderCHECKR 24 and use it as the first picture at any new site. Color correction within 10 seconds.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LPS46TW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_tt...

[artmageddon]

I used to work at Datacolor, and I specifically worked on Spyder and SpyderCHECKR. It's nice to see that those get lots of love when it comes to color calibration :) but it still amuses me that they haven't figured out how to deal with the fact that their high-end Spyder unit sales are getting supplanted by the open source color calibration libraries..

[baldfat]

Shhhh don't let them know. Funny thing is that Professional Shops and video companies are really starting to embrace these open source libraries.

So what is your thought on the Color Hug 2? http://www.hughski.com/colorhug2.html

I bought the first color hug and it is still serving me well but I really like the new color hug 2 especially the latency tool.

[artmageddon]

> Shhhh don't let them know. Funny thing is that Professional Shops and video companies are really starting to embrace these open source libraries.

Oh, I haven't worked there for a few years, but someone I know already brought it to the attention of upper management(pointing out the fact that Amazon reviews for Spyder products literally tell people to use the Open Source libs) and they've basically just ignored it as a whole. Their products are cool, and there were a few great people, but the company itself was... I won't really go further into it. Alas, I haven't been involved in imaging in quite sometime so I can't really comment on Color Hug :/

[AstralStorm]

Or you can do it manually the old way with a colour reference sheet. More laborious and requires good lighting (preferably daylight).