Following are several
FAQs on calibration. Most of these are from the isfforum,
which is the public site of a group of the most active isf Calibrators.
You will note that Dave
Hancock, contributed to many of the FAQs.
- Why
Should I Calibrate MY HDTV?
- What Adjustments Should Be
Included in Video Calibration?
This is somewhat redundant with my description of the calibration process, but I include the link for completeness.
- Is the Viewing Environment
Important?
Short answer - YES.
- How Much Does isf Calibration
Cost?
(The pricing discussed in this FAQ reflects a range of prices, which includes many high cost areas. Our typical price for calibration is lower ($250) and includes all inputs and scan rates that the customer is using).
- How Soon Should I Calibrate My
New HDTV?
(This is a key point to keep in mind when considering calibration from a Big Box store that is included with delivery and set-up).
- Are There Limits to What Video
Calibration Can Fix?
(This is a GREAT point!! Calibration will not fix all problems!)
- But I Was Told My HDTV Was
Calibrated at the Factory...
This is even more important today as several manufacturers offer displays with "isf" or "THX" modes. While these modes may be more accurate than other modes, they do not mean that the set was actually "calibrated" at the factory. Even if they were (none are) "calibrated" at the factory they do not take into account the normal drft that occurs in the early life of the display.
- Maybe I'll Calibrate My HDTV
Myself....
- What About Using My Friend's
Calibrated Settings?
This FAQ does not touch on sample to sample variations that occur in all production electronic equipment. My experience shows significant variations in optimum settings from set to set of identical models. I have found several cases where the use of settings published on various internet forums actually made the picture less accurate!
- Is Video Calibration Permanent?
- Hiring a Non-isf or Non-isf Forum
Calibrator
(Note: Dave Hancock was isf trained in 2001 and is a founding member of the isf Forum. He has many years experience at Eastman Kodak, where some of his responsibilities included Test & Measurement systems, Color Management, and Color Calibration).
Rev 11/5/11