Datacolor User to User Support Group.

I calibrate my LCD monitor to a gamma 0f 2.2 and 5000K. 

For print viewing and evaluation I use a D50 standard light 
source: "...SoLux 4700K is the light that best simulates the D50 
standard..." This is a quote from the solix site. (what else would 
they say?)

I researched lighting extensively and arrived at this conclusion as 
the best compromise for me. My prints are usually viewed by tungsten 
or florescent light, and look good in daylight.

Take a look at the solux site: http://www.solux.net/cgi-
bin/tlistore/infopages/index.html.

I started using their bulbs almost two years ago and I am still using 
the original bulbs even though I bought spares.  Their light fixtures 
can be a bit pricy but they have a couple of inexpensive versions, 
one of which I use.

I also calibrate my printer with SpyderPrint3 which does a great job. 
i calibrate my monitor with an Eyeone2 and have an older Spyder2 for 
backup.

Good luck,

DavidL


--- In colorvision_group@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Miller" <jim@...> 
wrote:
>
> Now days it seems most folks profile their LCD monitors at 6500 
Kelvin and
> 2.2 gamma.
> 
> Assuming a properly calibrated and profiled printer (in my case a 
hp9180
> with Spyder3Studio) does it make sense to view the printout in 
anything
> other than 6500K light for the truest screen to print match?
> 
> Should the monitor be profiled at 5000 Kelvin if that is the 
nominal print
> viewing temp?
> 
> I would think an accurate printout viewed at 5000K would have a 
reddish cast
> when compared to a 6500K LCD source image.
> 
> Educational links welcome if discussion too long.
> 
> tnx
> jtm
>