Datacolor User to User Support Group.

--- In colorvision_group@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Cooper" <yg_1@...> wrote:
>
> Hi
> 
> In general I don't calibrate my 1Ds. The exceptions are where I'm
doing a whole lot
> of product shots under constant conditions -and- the client has the
savvy to
> appreciate the difference. Note that second point which means not
too often ;-)

I suppose that was the original question.  In general we don't
remember colors exactly as we see them.  Many of us remember scenes as
being more colorful than they really are for one.  Technicaly for
middle of the day shots my family remembers the scene with a warmer
color temperature and a slightly different tint than it actually was
... white balance nonwithstanding.

Other than tint and white balance differences which can be measured
even from lens to lens is there a compelling value to having extremely
accurate color on the input end?  One could almost argue, as in the
case of images taken in the harsh blue light of noon day sun,
shouldn't match reality at all.  People don't buy images which are
mirrors of reality.

Is there then a compelling reason to use strict color calibration on
the input end other than fixing extreme lighting conditions?