Datacolor Spyder X2 Photo Studio

With the Datacolor Spyder X2 Photo Studio, photographers can achieve colour-accurate results throughout their workflow. The kit features the Spyder LensCal, the Spyder Checkr, the Spyder Cube, and the Spyder X2 Ultra to calibrate everything from your lens to your monitor and simplify the editing process. A durable metal case ensures you can safely store and carry your photo studio between shoots.

Datacolor Spyder X2 Photo Studio Key Features:

• Colour management toolkit ideal for photographers
• Streamlines shooting and editing by ensuring colour-accurate results
• Spyder LensCal calibrates your interchangeable lenses with your camera
• Ensures precise, sharp auto-focusing when paired with modern DSLRs
• Compact size with an integrated level and tripod mount for easy use
• Spyder Cube offers references for setting white balance, exposure, and more
• Edit RAW images with ease by applying correct parameters to multiple images
• Constructed using ABS Cycoloy for a durable, spectrally neutral design
• Spyder X2 Ultra calibrates your monitor in under 2 minutes
• Delivers incredible colour accuracy for monitors or projectors
• Offers advanced calibration options for Rec. 709 and Rec. 2020
• Adjusts to changing conditions with room-light monitoring and automatic profile changing
• Spyder Checkr provides scene light colour and intensity data to adjust camera settings
• Includes 48 colour patches to achieve an increased dynamic range
• Software creates an HSL-Preset for RAW images for use in editing software
• Know when to replace your Spyder Checkr cards thanks to Fade Checkr patch
• Comes with a durable metal case for secure storage and transport

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Spyder X2 Ultra
• 1 x Spyder LensCal
• 1 x Syder Cube
• 1 x Spyder Checkr
• 1 x Durable Metal Case

FAQs:

What are the system requirements for using the Datacolor Spyder X2 Photo Studio?

Some Spyder X2 Photo Studio products have specific system requirements for use. The Spyder X2 Ultra and Spyder Checkr are both compatible with Windows 10 32/64 and Windows 11, monitors with a resolution of 1280 x 768 or higher, 16-bit video cards (though 24-bit is recommended), require 1GB of available RAM, 500MB of available hard disk, and internet connection for software download and activation. The Spyder X2 Ultra is compatible with Mac OS X 10.14, 10.15, 11 (Big Sur), 12 (Monterey), and 13 (Ventura), while the Spyder Checkr is compatible with Mac OS X Mac OS X 10.11 and later (El Capitan through macOS 13 Ventura).

How do you use the Datacolor Spyder X2 Photo Studio?

You can use the Datacolor Spyder X2 Photo Studio throughout a photographic workflow to ensure high colour accuracy during every part of the process. The Spyder LensCal will calibrate your camera with interchangeable lenses for sharp auto focus. The SpyderCube can provide references to set exposure levels for photo, video, and HDR workflows. The Spyder Checkr will ensure colour precision with an HSL-Preset that you can apply to your images in editing software. Finally, while editing, you can calibrate your monitor with the Spyder X2 Ultra for a colour-accurate display.

What parameters can the Spyder Cube provide references for?

The Spyder Cube provides references so that you can set parameters such as white balance, exposure, zero black level, and brightness while shooting to simplify editing RAW images in applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.

What monitors is the Spyder X2 Ultra compatible with?

The sensor on the Spyder X2 Ultra enables calibration of most HDR/high-brightness monitors up to 2000 cd/m2.