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Spyder2PRO Target Color Temperature

2006-11-04 by ve2caz

Hello all,

I have just calibrated my monitor for the first time with this new
hardware. 

The help states that 2.2 Gamma 6500K seems to be the most frequently
used target.

I do have questions about the monitor target temperature that I cannot
seem to answer using the provided documentation.

How does the target temperature relate to the lighting conditions of
the room you work in?

6500K usually represents outside afternoon lighting conditions so a
fair amount of light in the room I would think.

If all I have is incandescent lights far away in the room or I turn on
a low powered halogen light that bounces off the ceiling and only a
small amount reaches the work areas, what kind of target would be
better suited?

If someone could please clarify how one chooses the color temperature
used in monitor targets I would be very happy. :O)

Thanks,
Pierre

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