Be Careful with Scanner Auto Settings
Using scanner auto settings can cause problems when scanning images. Turning off the auto settings, and using manual settings can make image correction easier and more accurate. The Problem I was recently scanning some images using my CanoscanFS4000US slide scanner (Canonscan FS4000US ICC profile). After scanning the images and assigning the custom profile, a number [...]
Canoscan FS4000US ICC Profile
I decided to get serious about profiling my Canoscan FS4000US slider scanner, due to having several years of slides from the period before my switch to digital. My Canoscan FS4000US scanner is a couple of years old now (costing around $1500AUD when new), but provides high resolution images from slides and negatives. For years I [...]
Samsung 2243BWX Monitor – Part 2
I just remembered today that the Samsung 2243BWX monitor I purchased recently came with a pre-made (or ‘canned’) ICC profile. For interest, I decided to compare the canned profile with the Spyder 2 colorimeter ICC profile using the Chromix ColorThink software. The 2D view of the profiles show the canned and measured profiles follow each [...]
Samsung 2243BWX Monitor
I have been working on a windows laptop for a while, and spending a lot of time at present in front of it, decided to look at an additional screen. Ideally I would have liked to purchase an Eizo screen, but they aren’t within my budget just yet, so I looked at various screens available [...]
