Datacolor Spyder X2 Elite and Spyder X2 Ultra Color Calibrators

Datacolor Spyder X2 Elite and Spyder X2 Ultra Color Calibrators

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Lawrenceville, NJ—A provider of color management solutions, Datacolor introduced its next generation of monitor color calibrators. Both the Datacolor Spyder X2 Elite and the Spyder X2 Ultra feature reengineered software for a more concise UI and advanced calibration. Moreover, the Spyder X2 products deliver calibration in under two minutes.

“We’ve designed the Spyder X2 platform with its reengineered software and expanded sensor capabilities to be inherently agile and adaptable to HDR/high-brightness monitor advancements across a variety of digital imaging industries,” said Casey Krugman, product manager at Datacolor.

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Datacolor Spyder X2 Elite

“This helps ensure that our products are positioned to grow with our users and seamlessly adapt to ever-changing technologies.”

Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra

With lens-based expanded sensor capabilities, the Spyder X2 Ultra allows for calibration of HDR/high-brightness monitors up to 2000 cd/m2 (nits). As a result, the device is an option for photo, video and hybrid use. It also works well for viewing HDR/high-brightness content on computer-connected TVs and projectors.

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Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra

The product is useful for tethered shooting; outdoor shoots where bright monitors attached to a computer are essential; location shooting (photo or video); landscape photography; as well as outdoor or in-studio portraiture.

The Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra retails for $299.99.

Datacolor Spyder X2 Elite

Furthermore, the Spyder X2 Elite provides the Spyder line’s color customization, control and accuracy. In addition, it offers the option for a seamless and affordable software upgrade to the X2 Ultra without the need to purchase additional hardware.

This color calibration tool for display monitors is for photographers, hybrid photo/video producers, digital designers and content creators with standard to advanced calibration needs who may run multiple displays on one or more computers. It’s a solution for studios/set workspaces.

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Datacolor Spyder X2 Elite

The Datacolor Spyder X2 Elite has a suggested retail price of $269.99.

Both devices feature new hardware with a native USB-C connection. They also include a USB-C to USB-A adapter.

What’s more, the redesigned software user interface of the X2 platform brings a more concise experience to both the X2 Elite and X2 Ultra. Novices to calibratioSpyder-X2-Elite-In-the-Boxn will also appreciate expert-recommended calibration presets.

Conversely, pros can take advantage of the X2 Elite’s and X2 Ultra’s advanced calibration features.

These features comprise video & cinema targets (rec. 709, rec. 2020); advanced display mapping & analysis; unlimited calibration settings; and studio match for multiple, side-by-side display calibration.

The Spyder X2 color calibrators both come with a link to online demonstrations, user guides, videos and support.

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