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From Datacolor:
 
Join Us For A Webinar On Floral Photography
 
Flowers are a favorite subject matter for photographers. Composition, methods, equipment, and settings will all be touched upon, with an inspiring series of floral images to demonstrate each tip. Using the correct lense is crucial to ensure that you will capture your best possible shot. When choosing, Lensbaby lenses are a natural for soft-focus, controlled-focus and macro shots.
 
Join us, Wednesday, February 27th from 3PM-4PM EST, as Datacolor Experts David Saffir and C. David Tobie explore a wide range of tips and techniques that can help you move your floral photography to the next level.
 
An interactive Q&A will take place throughout the webinar to answer any questions you may have.
 
One lucky webinar guest will win a free SpyderLENSCAL!
 
Title: Tips and Techniques for Floral Photography
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
 
Register for the webinar here.

From Datacolor:
 
Datacolor Webinars Offer Step-by-Step Techniques to Produce High Quality Images
 
Lawrenceville, NJ – January 28, 2013 – Datacolor® (www.datacolor.com), a global leader in color management solutions, announced today its winter 2013 line-up of free color management webinars. Continuing its popular series, Datacolor is offering introductory and advanced webinars on a variety of topics to demonstrate new techniques for photographers to enhance their skills. Additionally, Datacolor is partnering with other notable photography related companies for an even more dynamic webinar series. Co-sponsors, including Lensbaby and SLR Lounge, will offer product giveaways and promotions.
 
The bi-monthly webinars, hosted by David Tobie, global product technology manager for Datacolor, and David Saffir, Datacolor expert, noted landscape and fine art photographer, and author of “Master Digital Color,” focus on managing color using tools in both capture and processing stages. Webinars include step-by-step demonstrations using Datacolor’s line of Spyder color calibration devices, and in-depth discussion to provide photographers with new methods to produce high quality results with their own images.
 
“As technology changes so do workflow methods,” said David Tobie. “Datacolor is known for our thought leaders and we want to be a resource to photographers and provide them with both the tools and techniques they need to produce high quality images. We are excited to bring in new partners, topics and trends to support photographers from the novice to the pro to further develop their skills and take their photography to the next level.”
 
Upcoming topics for the Datacolor color management webinar series to include:

• January 30, 2013 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST: Valentine’s Photography: Photographing Loved Ones, Couples and More
• February 13, 2013 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST: Advanced Workflow Using Lightroom 4 and Photoshop CS6 (Co-sponsor: SLR Lounge)
• February 27, 2013 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST: Tips and Techniques for Floral Photography (Co-sponsor: Lensbaby)
• March 6, 2013 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST: Artistic Techniques in Phone Photography
• March 28, 2013 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST: What’s in Your Camera Bag?

Those interested in attending can register in advance for the free webinars. Attendees will be automatically entered to win a Datacolor Spyder product coinciding with the webinar topic. Guests will also have the ability to interact with the speakers in a Q&A format, and get first-hand input on applying color management effectively in their workflow.
 
Register now at http://spyder.datacolor.com/webinars/.
 
B&H carries Datacolor products.

From Datacolor:
 
Join us for a webinar on Valentine’s Photography
 
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate and express love. Photography is a great tool to use when capturing those special moments. It can be a busy time for photographing couples, families, friends, kids, etc. There are many elements to consider in your capture to output workflow. This webinar will explore posing, attire, lighting, editing and printing of Valentine’s Day photography.
 
Join us, Wednesday, January 30th from 3PM-4PM EST, as Datacolor Experts David Saffir and C. David Tobie share their love of photography with you and some tips and tricks to use for this special holiday.
 
An interactive Q&A will take place throughout the webinar to answer any questions you may have.
 
Two lucky webinar guests will win free SpyderCUBES
 
Title: Valentine’s Photography: Photographing Loved Ones, Couples and More
Date: Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
 
Register here.

From Datacolor:
 
Datacolor Helps to Make the Season Bright with 25 Days of December Giveaways
 
Celebrate the Joy of Giving with Datacolor’s Holiday Stocking Stuffer Webinar and Daily Prizes Awarded at Datacolor.com
 
Lawrenceville, NJ – Nov. 27, 2012 –– Datacolor® (www.datacolor.com), a global leader in color management solutions, today announced 25 days of giveaways during the month of December. Beginning December 1, Datacolor will be awarding daily prizes through its website at http://spyder.datacolor.com/holidaygiveaway. The holiday celebration will be preceded by a free webinar, “Holiday Stocking Stuffer List by Datacolor,” on November 28 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST. This presentation in the series of free webinars will focus on ideal gifts for photography lovers chosen by Datacolor experts.
 
The 25 Days of December Giveaways will include prizes from the Datacolor Spyder line such as Spyder4PRO and SpyderCAPTURE PRO, as well as products from partnering brands like Wacom, DxO, SLR Lounge, Joby, Lowepro, B&H, Zenfolio and many more. Enter to win each day by visiting http://spyder.datacolor.com/holidaygiveaway.
 
“With 25 days of giveaways, Datacolor is celebrating the joy of giving photographers the tools they need to help make their photos merry and bright – with correct color calibration,” said David Tobie, global product technology manager for Datacolor.
 
Prior to the start of its December celebration, Datacolor will present a webinar November 28th, focusing on gift ideas for the special photographer in your life. Datacolor experts David Saffir and C. David Tobie will provide suggestions on Spyder products, lenses, tripods, lens filters, camera bags, memory cards and more. Throughout the presentation, there will be an interactive Q&A to address participant questions. One lucky webinar guest will win a free Spyder4PRO. To register, visit http://spyder.datacolor.com/en/webinars/.
 
B&H carries Datacolor products.

From Datacolor:
 
Join us for a webinar on Video and Color for Photographers
 
Recent DSLR cameras shoot excellent video, but there are a lot of issues to consider before jumping into the DSLR video world. This webinar outlines those considerations, to give still photographers a better idea of what is involved to enter this exciting new field. Join us, Tuesday, November 20th from 3PM-4PM EDT, as Datacolor Experts David Saffir and C. David Tobie provide an exploration of the hardware, software and knowledge involved in the move into motion, as well as some consideration of the value this can add to your work.
 
An interactive Q&A will take place throughout the webinar to answer any questions you may have.
 
One lucky webinar guest will win a free Spyder4PRO!
 
Title: Video and Color for Photographers
Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
 
Register for the webinar here.
 
B&H carries Datacolor products.

From Datacolor:
 
Datacolor Launches SpyderCAPTURE PRO™- The Complete Color Input and Autofocus Suite
 
Ultimate Product Bundle for Imaging Professionals Includes Essential Color Management Tools for Digital Workflow Process
 
Lawrenceville, NJ – September 18, 2012 –– Datacolor® (www.datacolor.com), a global leader in color management solutions, today announced the availability of SpyderCAPTURE PRO, a bundled product package featuring essential tools for photographers to manage color throughout the digital workflow process. The kit, which allows photographers to reliably assess and adjust images from capture to post-production, enabling true-to-life reproduction of images, includes four popular Datacolor Spyder products: Spyder4ELITE™, SpyderCHECKR™, SpyderCUBE™ and SpyderLENSCAL™.
 
With SpyderCAPTURE PRO, photographers, designers and imaging professionals can calibrate autofocus in cameras and lenses with the SpyderLENSCAL, control contrast and white point balance with SpyderCUBE, control color balance with SpyderCHECKR, and calibrate displays, such as a computer monitor or laptop, iPads, iPhones, televisions (optional upgrade) and projectors, with Spyder4ELITE. Offering greater control over color management, the tools included in the bundle offer precision performance and are easy to use both in studio and on location.
 
“The Datacolor Spyder line of products offers professionals the tools they need to ensure color and razor sharp autofocus accuracy throughout every step of the imaging workflow,” said Dave Faulkner, product manager for Datacolor. “SpyderCAPTURE PRO puts a collection of our leading color calibration solutions together in one convenient, cost-savings package that eliminates the guesswork in selecting which gear is necessary to help capture great images.”
 
SpyderCAPTURE PRO comes in a rugged aluminum case for convenient protection and storage that allows for easy transportability. The package comes complete with a one-year warranty and free online support from Datacolor. SpyderCAPTURE PRO retails for $399 and is available now. For more information on SpyderCAPTURE PRO, please visit www.datacolor.com/spydercapturepro or email spyder@datacolor.com.
 
About DatacolorDatacolor is a global leader in color management solutions and color communication technology. The world's leading brands, manufacturers, creative professionals and consumers have been choosing Datacolor's innovative technology and solutions to consistently achieve the right color for over 40 years.
 
A Swiss held company, Datacolor's global presence encompasses a sales, service and support network serving customers in more than 65 countries throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia, along with 13 worldwide operation and production facilities. Industries served include apparel and textile, paint and coatings, automotive, plastics, photography, home theatre and others. For more information about Datacolor and its products or services, visit www.datacolor.com.
 
B&H carries Datacolor products.

From Datacolor:
 
Capture Consistent Color Day-to-Day and Camera-to-Camera with Updated SpyderCheckr™ from Datacolor
 
First Color Reference System to Support Hasselblad Phocus™ Now Available in Bundle Package; Offers Photographers Inclusive Solution for Camera and Scene Color Control
 

 
Lawrenceville, NJ – June 21, 2012 –– Datacolor® (www.datacolor.com), a global leader in color management solutions, today announced SpyderCheckr™, an advanced color reference and gray card system, now supports Hasselblad’s Phocus™ software. In addition, the improved system will be included in the new SpyderCheckr Pro, a bundle package that includes both the SpyderCheckr and the SpyderCube, a pocket size RAW calibration tool that eliminates the need for traditional 18% gray cards and includes a Black Trap for shadow detail control. Together, SpyderCheckr and SpyderCube offer a comprehensive solution for camera and scene color control. SpyderCheckr Pro is currently available at a special introductory offer of $139.
 
Spectrally engineered with 48 color patches and user-friendly profiling software, Datacolor SpyderCheckr enables photographers to achieve consistent, predictable color control from capture to edit. The only color reference system that supports Hasselblad’s Phocus software, SpyderCheckr allows photographers to obtain consistent, accurate color within a standard RAW processing workflow, perform precision in-camera white balance, create custom camera calibration and record known color references.
 
Features of the Datacolor SpyderCheckr also include:

• Consistent color control for RAW workflow, giving a color standard for any camera and decreasing post production time
• Neutral gray target and gray ramp for in-camera white balance and visual neutrality
• Extensive skin tone samples for portrait and fashion photography including 48 spectrally engineered color patches with extensive skin tones
• Durable, eco-friendly self-casing construction for easy transport and field use, with replaceable targets, first-in-class tripod mount and an innovative built-in fade strip indicator that issues a warning when target inserts need replacing
• Easy-to-use software that interacts with Hasselblad Phocus, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and Camera RAW to produce calibration presets that fit directly into a digital workflow
• FadeCheckr is a light sensitive patch which allows you to track the light exposure of the color targets and warns you when it is time to replace the color cards.

“The SpyderCheckr is a vital tool for photographers who are looking for accurate and predictable color without having to spend hours adjusting color in post-production,” said Dave Faulkner, Product Manager for Imaging Color Solutions at Datacolor. “Combining the SpyderCheckr with the SpyderCube in the newly released SpyderCheckr Pro product bundle provides photographers the essential tools to control color and contrast at the capture stage, as well as streamline their workflow to produce reliable and consistent color resulting in beautiful images.”
 
Availability and Pricing
 
The SpyderCheckr Pro bundle is now available for a special promotional offer of $139 (regular price $179). For more information please visit spyder.datacolor.com.
 
B&H carries the SpyderCheckr.

From Datacolor:
 
Join us for a webinar on Advanced Studio Display Calibration
 
Many photographers encounter issues in calibrating color and luminance of their displays for studio use causing them to spend countless hours editing images and wasting paper to produce accurate images. In this webinar, you'll learn advanced techniques for accurate calibration and consistent viewing in your studio and other workspaces. This includes matching several displays in a work area or in a workgroup/collaborative team. The results will be saved time and money, and images that look the way they did when you shot them.
 
On Wednesday, April 18th from 3 pm – 4 pm EDT, join us as Datacolor Color Management Experts, David Tobie and David Saffir discuss the issues photographers encounter when calibrating displays for use in photo studios and related workspaces, including solutions for ambient light issues, Studio Calibration Standards, and Side-by-Side tuning of displays for visual matching. Webinar content will also include adjusting laptops to better match desktop displays, which is particularly useful if one is reviewing or editing images in the field, or shooting tethered to a camera.
 
Title: Studio Display Calibration for Photographers
Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
 
Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
 
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/568597666

From Datacolor:
 
Join us for an Introduction to Spyder4 Webinar!
 
Join us for an introduction to the new Spyder4 family of monitor calibrators. Topics covered will include new hardware and software features, expanded functionality, and increased accuracy and precision. We'll discuss new ways to use the Spyder4, including facilitating screen to print match, and using it to calibrate iPads and iPhones with the new SpyderGallery app.
 
Wednesday, March 21th from 3 pm - 4 pm EDT
 
Join us as Datacolor Color Management Experts, David Tobie and David Saffir explain the ins and outs of the NEW Spyder4 technology and software and how it can help you get the most out of your images. No matter how you view them, from monitor, to print, to iPhone getting color managed images is easier than you think with Spyder4.
 
Title: Spyder4: Introduction to New Features and How to Use Them
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
 
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now!
 
Get your Spyder4 at B&H.

Datacolor has announced the Spyder4 Express, Pro & Elite Display Calibration Systems.

From Datacolor:
 
You can now color calibrate your Apple® iPad®
 
Datacolor announced in May the release of our new SpyderGallery, the first custom calibrated viewing app for your iPad . . . and it's FREE!
 
We wanted to make sure you heard this news because as an existing Datacolor customer you can now take advantage of this new feature. Just visit Apple iTunes store and download the SpyderGallery for FREE!
 
The app provides an easy-to-use calibration utility for owners of our Spyder3 display calibration solutions to create a custom color profile on your iPad. Using the Spyder3, the app will measure and profile color on the iPad and then apply color correction to images displayed through the SpyderGallery. Viewing images through the color-managed viewer will allow for more accurate colors and provide you with a closer match to desktop monitors and other color-managed displays. If you are a photographer who uses the iPad as a portable portfolio tool, SpyderGallery is a critical component to your photo gear to ensure your work is being displayed correctly. If you want to display images while on-the-go, whether for professional or personal use, you will no longer need to compromise color accuracy for the convenience of the iPad.
 
Check out these features of the SpyderGallery:
 
• World's first custom calibrated viewing on your iPad
 
• SpyderGallery for iPad® is a FREE app that can be downloaded from the iOS App Store®
 
• Compatible with Apple iPad (original) and Apple iPad 2
 
• View all images loaded on iPad in one easy to use GalleryViewer, no photo importing required
 
• Color corrected viewing from your standard photo library albums
 
• Personal photo watermarking feature
 
• Pixel-level zooming capabilities
 
• Works with all Datacolor® Spyder3 monitor calibration solutions
 
• Easy to use calibration utility for Mac® and Windows®
 
• See your photos color-corrected with simple Before & After viewer
 
So visit the Apple iTunes App Store to download this free app and enjoy managed color and accuracy on your iPad! And let us know what you think.
 
I am currently using a Datacolor Spyder3Elite for my calibrating needs - it works great.

Datacolor has introduced the SpyderCheckr Color Reference Solution.

Datacolor has announced the SpyderLensCal - "New Tool Enables Photographers to Measure and Improve Autofocus Performance"

Datacolor has released Spyder3 Elite 4.0 (press release).
 
For more information or to order, visit Datacolor.com