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Anybody tried it, is it worth the money?
byronm
29-01-2003, 8:10 AM
I havn't personally used it, but many people SWEAR by it!
I've been recommended it many times when asking about calibrating my system.
Gordon @ Convergent AV
29-01-2003, 1:36 PM
Steve Smallcombe is no -ones fool. I believe his methods are solid and that a valid increase in contrast and linearity will be achieved if you do a smart calibration. It doesn't get the greyscale to track at the correct temperature though. afaik. To do that you need a colour analyser as well.
I will be going to see a couple of forum members, hopefully next week, to calibrate their Sony LCD's. We will be using CCR filters and on at least one of them I'll do a non filter cal and a flitered cal so comparisons can be made. I am sure they will post the findings after I've gone.
Gordon
graham.myers
29-01-2003, 4:36 PM
or even while you're still here :-)
Hi Gordon,
It'll will be interesting to see what you can acheive, I've just got the HS10 myself, is that what you'll be calibrating?
graham.myers
29-01-2003, 5:30 PM
If its me Gordon is referring to I have a VW10HT without a filter but hoping to obtain a filter.
My neighbor has a VW11HT with a CC-40R filter.
its both these we having calibrated
Gordon @ Convergent AV
29-01-2003, 9:49 PM
Indeed it is Grahams. My first filtered play around so it should be interesting .....
Gordon
Malone
29-01-2003, 10:42 PM
Ahh err Gordon, I didnt know you travelled to do calibrations, is this a one off or a regular part of your work?
I have a 11HT and feel it could do with both filter and calibration.
Matt........
P.S I am considering getting a RGB to component converter and some 10 metre leads in the future. Would calibrating the pj be fruitless prior to doing this or would the calibration still be correct if I change the signal from S-Video to Component.
( I know if you change the Sky box from RGB to Pal the colours etc change dramatically)
Gordon @ Convergent AV
29-01-2003, 11:01 PM
I left StereoStereo to do calibrations full-time. I now find that I have to split this 50/50 between calibrations and the start of the distribution side of Convergent and my installation service.
I travel throughout the UK calibrating CRT projectors, LCD/DLP. Plasma, direct view CRT and the occasional rear projector as well.
If you want pricing for my services please email me at convergent as I find it hard to keep track of everything on PM or the forums.
Ta,
Gordon
graham.myers
17-02-2003, 2:40 PM
Originally posted by Gordon, Convergent-AV
Indeed it is Grahams. My first filtered play around so it should be interesting .....
Gordon
All I can say is wow! We briefly watched Spider man (R4 PAL Progressive) after Gordon had calibrated it, and I was well impressed by the picture quality.
I had previously set the PJ up with a Sony CX850 PAL player using s-Video utilising Video Essentials. Gordon set it up with Van Damme component cable, Denon 3800 and with/without CCr30 filter.
Gordon, I'm sure you can present a better description of the calibration than I ever could.
Gordon
Is there any chance that we can get an idea of the costs involved for your calibration, as I have not got a clue £10 or £1000.
It wouls just be nice to get an idea
Cheers
Ben
graham.myers
17-02-2003, 6:22 PM
Gordon is an advertiser on the boards, so if you click on his advertisement and send him an email from there.
I'd certainly recommend him
darren7
17-02-2003, 8:46 PM
HI if you read my other thread on the vw12ht, it comes with a pink filter. does anyone no the exact type this is.
it also come with a CD stating that you can plug your pc to adjust the colour. has anyone done this.
rob@rar.org.uk
17-02-2003, 9:10 PM
Is this kind of calibration a one-off event, or do projectors 'drift' over time?
Regards
Rob
graham.myers
17-02-2003, 9:12 PM
Originally posted by rob@rar.org.uk
Is this kind of calibration a one-off event, or do projectors 'drift' over time?
Regards
Rob
I'm hoping its a one-off
Pip_UK
17-02-2003, 11:00 PM
John,
I am selling my SMART II Package ... see classifieds if interested
Gordon @ Convergent AV
17-02-2003, 11:41 PM
Well Graham and Dirk's were interesting. I will post more later as I have had a long day. ISF cal on front projection depends on sources and scan rates and display device itself. It can be from £200 plus share of travel and accom upwards.... When it's getting excessive I charge a daily rate. This excludes the filters that Graham and Dirk bought themsleves.
Gordon
Anymore news Gordon ? Looking forward to this with interest !