Spyder4EXPRESS

Simple Affordable Solution for color calibrating a single display…

Spyder4™ EXPRESS features a patented, full-spectrum 7-color sensor that can accurately characterize a variety of wide gamut and normal displays. Spyder4EXPRESS software lets you use the same sensor to calibrate your computer, iPad and iPhone (with the free SpyderGALLERY App). No other calibrator has this capability. The fourth-generation sensor uses double-shielded filters for longer life and better performance. On average, accuracy and precision are improved by 26% and 19% respectively.

Why Color Calibrate Your Display?

  • Displays render the same image differently: Calibration tunes your display to a reference standard and brings color consistency across desktop, laptop, iPad and iPhone.
  • Displays change over time: Recalibration returns it to reference state for brightness and color
  • Prints often do not match display: Display calibration provides a base for better print matching
  • Wide gamut displays may be oversaturated: Without calibration even wide-gamut displays may be inaccurate.
  • Highlight and shadow details may be inaccurate: Control of brightness, white point and tone response with calibration.
  • Image colors are not true to life: After calibration, images can be viewed and edited with confidence

Photographers and designers can work confidently on a properly color calibrated screen and can assert greater control over the color fidelity of their digital process. Images can be reliably assessed and adjusted on a properly calibrated display, enabling true-to-life reproduction of image files.

How Does Spyder4™ EXPRESS Work?

Spyder4™ EXPRESS automates and simplifies display calibration. Install the software, attach the color sensor to USB, and step through the wizard. The sensor measures a series of colors on your screen and creates a “profile” that brings your display to a reference state. At the end, you can compare how the images look before and after calibration.

  • Automated Color Calibration -
    Spyder4™ EXPRESS’s simple, clear and automated process makes it straightforward to calibrate your displays to a reference condition. You can view and edit images with confidence on a display calibrated to show true-to-life colors
  • Full-spectrum color sensor -
    Spyder4™ EXPRESS’s patented 7-color sensor improves upon colorimeters that use 3-channel RGB sensors. Each Spyder4Express unit is individually tuned in the factory to accurately handle a variety of wide-gamut and normal gamut displays with ease.
  • Single sensor calibrates all your displays -
    Spyder4™ EXPRESS works with your desktop or laptop, iPad and even iPhone. It works with LCD, LED, OLED, CRT, Retina Display, and other display technologies.
  • Improved accuracy and stability -
    The fourth-generation Spyder4™ EXPRESS has double-shielded color filters for an even closer match to CIE color standards and improved long term stability. Average accuracy increased by 26% and consistency between Spyder units has improved 19%.

  • Datacolor Spyder4™ EXPRESS colorimeter
  • Spyder4™ EXPRESS Software CD
  • Quick Start Guide (in 10 languages)
  • 1-year warranty (for countries of the EU, the period is 2 years)
  • Free Online Support

  • Windows XP 32/64, Windows Vista 32/64, Windows 7 32/64, Windows 8 32/64
  • MacOS X Tiger (10.4), Leopard (10.5), Snow Leopard (10.6), Lion (10.7), and Mountain Lion (10.8))
  • Color monitor with at least 1024×768 resolution (1024 x 600 netbook option)
  • 24-bit video card
  • Powered USB port

Specifications

Spyder4ELITE Spyder4PRO Spyder4EXPRESS
Gamma Choices Unlimited 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4 2.2
Color Temperature Choices Unlimited 5000K, 5800K, 6500K, native 6500K
Custom Targets NTSC, PAL/SECAM, Cineon, L-Star* 64 patches 64 patches
ICC Profile Support ICC 2, ICC 4 ICC 2, ICC 4
Multiple Display Calibration Yes Yes No
TV Calibration Yes
(paid update)		 Yes
(paid update)		 No
Front Projector Calibration Yes No No
Ambient Light Measurement Yes Yes No
Re-calibration Wizard Yes Yes No
Expert Console Yes No No
Custom B/W Luminance Control Yes
Display History Utility Yes
SpyderProof Interface Yes Yes Yes
StudioMatch Yes No No
Gamma Curve Editing Yes No No
Real-time Profile & Calibration Check Yes Yes Yes
L-Star Workflow Option Yes No No
Curves Import Function Yes No No
Precise Light Function Yes No No
Precision Gray Axis Algorithm Yes Yes No
Web Registration & Update Checks Yes Yes No

* L-Star technology is Licensed Property of INTEGRATED COLOR SOLUTIONS, INC., Patent No.: 7,075,552 and No. 6,937,249.

 

Hardware Specifications

Measurement Device Spyder4™ ELITE Spyder4™ PRO Spyder4™ EXPRESS
Ambient Light Sensor Yes Yes No
Color Sensor 7 Filter/Detector 7 Filter/Detector 7 Filter/Detector
Aperture Size 27 mm 27 mm 27 mm
Initial Calibration Time 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes
Recalibration Time 2.5 Minutes 2.5 Minutes -
Ambient Light Shield 2 Inches 2 inches -
Mounting Methods Universal Counterweight and Tripod Mount Universal Counterweight and Tripod Mount Universal Counterweight
Desktop Docking Base w/Tripod Mount Yes Yes No
Physical Dimensions 1.5 in.(D) x 3.5 in.(W) x 4 in.(L) 1.5 in.(D) x 3.5 in.(W) x 4 in.(L) 1.5 in.(D) x 3.5 in.(W) x 4 in.(L)
Computer Connection USB USB USB
Hardware Warranty 1 Year (for countries of the EU, the period is 2 years) 1 Year (for countries of the EU, the period is 2 years) 1 Year (for countries of the EU, the period is 2 years)