Screens of a calibrated picture vs not cal. - Blu-ray Forum

nothing.sound · 01-10-2009, 04:49 PM

Does anyone have comparisons or screenshots of theire calibrated sets in action. All of this time on the boards I've never actually seen anyone post pics and say this is what a calibrated set looks like. Thanks

MoPe · 01-10-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nothing.sound

Does anyone have comparisons or screenshots of theire calibrated sets in action. All of this time on the boards I've never actually seen anyone post pics and say this is what a calibrated set looks like. Thanks

Pictures never do TV's justice. I'm not sure why you're looking for pictures...

crackinhedz · 01-10-2009, 05:07 PM

well, for one...you're at the mercy of the camera taking the picture. Sure any picture might look good, but is not an actual representation of the real life viewing experience.

then, you have to think about the PC monitor/TV youre viewing the image from...

too many variables to speak of when refering to a posted picture on the internet. Differences between a calibrated TV and a non calibrated TV probably won't be noticed through 'posted pictures'

brett_day · 01-10-2009, 05:13 PM

Check Out Elways about half way down the first page and then the ones on the 2nd page, you can see a noticeable difference in the amount of detail in the picture, especially on the transformers pics. His panny 85u has been professionally calibrated

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1066162

crackinhedz · 01-10-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by brett_day

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1066162

a quote from Elway vs. another memebrs pictures...Both calibrated.

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Originally Posted by ElwayLite

I think his camera is just better. Even with the I Am Legend shots, I cannot get one to mimic what I see with my eyes, and Ive tried many different settings.

see, you really cannot compare "pictures".

Driver_King · 01-10-2009, 05:59 PM

My projector is professionally calibrated...I need to get a better screen before I show you guys.

I am also going to be picking up a Polk Audio CSi A6 center channel to go along with my SDA's, am going to move everything around, am upgrading my old surrounds to some older Polk Audio Monitor 5jr's and possibly be upgrading my back surrounds to some Polk Audio Monitor 4's. While I'm at it, I think I'm going to ceiling mount the projector.

FIDDYPOP · 01-10-2009, 06:01 PM

DUde the difference in thos pics is not noticeable. Ive seen it in stores it does look kinda better. I woder though what settings they have the tv that is not calibrated to show off the calibrated tv. My buddy had his tv calibrated, I cant tell the difference between ours.

MoPe · 01-10-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FIDDYPOP

DUde the difference in thos pics is not noticeable. Ive seen it in stores it does look kinda better. I woder though what settings they have the tv that is not calibrated to show off the calibrated tv. My buddy had his tv calibrated, I cant tell the difference between ours.

The likely culprit is a shabby "ISF" calibrator. Who did the calibrating?

brett_day · 01-10-2009, 06:03 PM

ok post elways before and after pics, not elways and another members. you can see the difference in elways from pre calibration to after. Especially in the transformers pics of the plane/helicopter...whatever you want to call it. the detail in the blacks is increased considerably after calibration

FIDDYPOP · 01-10-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MoPe

The likely culprit is a shabby "ISF" calibrator. Who did the calibrating?

best buy.

MoPe · 01-10-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FIDDYPOP

best buy.

Exactly.

Just wasted $300+.. too bad.

brett_day · 01-10-2009, 06:04 PM

elways calibration was done by lion AV, one of the leading calibration companies in the country

FIDDYPOP · 01-10-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MoPe

Exactly.

Just wasted $300+.. too bad.

who do you recommend that is in the chicago area?

MoPe · 01-10-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FIDDYPOP

who do you recommend that is in the chicago area?

someone on AVS, who actually cares.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=586330

big-bleu · 01-10-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nothing.sound

Does anyone have comparisons or screenshots of theire calibrated sets in action. All of this time on the boards I've never actually seen anyone post pics and say this is what a calibrated set looks like. Thanks

are you looking for settings or actual screenshots:?

big-bleu · 01-10-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

a quote from Elway vs. another memebrs pictures...Both calibrated.

see, you really cannot compare "pictures".

the bottom screen shot looks like aweful

MoPe · 01-10-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by big-bleu

the bottom screen shot looks like aweful

Again, posting pictures of ANY TV, does not do it justice. This applies for projectors, plasma's, etc.

arbetet · 01-10-2009, 06:25 PM

I think pictures can be useful, but most people aren't very good at taking properly lit and framed pictures, especially of their televisions. But I've seen some impressive photos of TV's.

big-bleu · 01-10-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MoPe

Again, posting pictures of ANY TV, does not do it justice. This applies for projectors, plasma's, etc.

it still looks crappy must be low settings on tv and camera

01-10-2009, 04:49 PM	#1
nothing.sound Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:432	Screens of a calibrated picture vs not cal. Does anyone have comparisons or screenshots of theire calibrated sets in action. All of this time on the boards I've never actually seen anyone post pics and say this is what a calibrated set looks like. Thanks

01-10-2009, 05:13 PM	#4
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Check Out Elways about half way down the first page and then the ones on the 2nd page, you can see a noticeable difference in the amount of detail in the picture, especially on the transformers pics. His panny 85u has been professionally calibrated http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1066162 Last edited by brett_day; 01-10-2009 at 05:16 PM.

01-10-2009, 06:03 PM	#9
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	ok post elways before and after pics, not elways and another members. you can see the difference in elways from pre calibration to after. Especially in the transformers pics of the plane/helicopter...whatever you want to call it. the detail in the blacks is increased considerably after calibration Last edited by brett_day; 01-10-2009 at 06:10 PM.

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01-10-2009, 05:07 PM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	well, for one...you're at the mercy of the camera taking the picture. Sure any picture might look good, but is not an actual representation of the real life viewing experience. then, you have to think about the PC monitor/TV youre viewing the image from... too many variables to speak of when refering to a posted picture on the internet. Differences between a calibrated TV and a non calibrated TV probably won't be noticed through 'posted pictures'

01-10-2009, 05:59 PM	#6
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	My projector is professionally calibrated...I need to get a better screen before I show you guys. I am also going to be picking up a Polk Audio CSi A6 center channel to go along with my SDA's, am going to move everything around, am upgrading my old surrounds to some older Polk Audio Monitor 5jr's and possibly be upgrading my back surrounds to some Polk Audio Monitor 4's. While I'm at it, I think I'm going to ceiling mount the projector.

01-10-2009, 06:01 PM	#7
FIDDYPOP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chi-Town Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews:1	DUde the difference in thos pics is not noticeable. Ive seen it in stores it does look kinda better. I woder though what settings they have the tv that is not calibrated to show off the calibrated tv. My buddy had his tv calibrated, I cant tell the difference between ours.

01-10-2009, 06:04 PM	#12
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	elways calibration was done by lion AV, one of the leading calibration companies in the country

01-10-2009, 06:25 PM	#18
arbetet Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Los Angeles	I think pictures can be useful, but most people aren't very good at taking properly lit and framed pictures, especially of their televisions. But I've seen some impressive photos of TV's.

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