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by Mike Hynes
Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: ColorMunki Photo issues
Topic: 3.Test your video card compatibility re "Unable to set LUTs"
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3.Test your video card compatibility re "Unable to set LUTs"

If you see "Unable to set LUTs" then read on . . . . LUT Tester - How do I Know if My Video Card is Compatible? In order to calibrate and profile a monitor, the software must be able to download correction information to the computer's graphics/video card. This modifies a correction Look Up Table (L...
by Mike Hynes
Mon Nov 19, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: ColorMunki Photo issues
Topic: 2. Recommended calibration settings
Replies: 0
Views: 18680

2. Recommended calibration settings

What are the recommended calibration settings, including those for LCD screens & Laptops? 1. What are the recommended calibration settings? The recommended calibration settings will depend your purposes and industry. For graphic arts we usually recommend: • Color Teperature of D65 (or 6500K) • Gamm...
by Mike Hynes
Mon Nov 19, 2012 5:47 pm
Forum: ColorMunki Photo issues
Topic: 1. ColorMunki Issues - Read this Topic first
Replies: 0
Views: 19638

1. ColorMunki Issues - Read this Topic first

The use of the ColorMunki isn't always straightforward, so some of the issues are highlighted in these topics, all of which have been sourced from the X-Rite web site. Feel free to add advice or raise other issues.

The first topics are those lower in the Topic list.

Mike Hynes
by Mike Hynes
Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: General Interest
Topic: Taking pictures in Public places - Know your rights
Replies: 16
Views: 87410

Re: Taking pictures in Public places -ACPO Guidance

Photographers may find it useful to carry a copy of the attached PDF when carrying out street photography. The attachment originated from Andrew Trotter, Chief Constable & Chair of APCO Communication Advisory Group and contains the following wording: From: Association of Chief Police Officers of Eng...
by Mike Hynes
Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: Alternative Printer Inks & Inking Systems
Topic: 3. The Final Post on my continuous inking system
Replies: 2
Views: 33662

Re: The Final Post on my continuous inking system

Thank you for those notes on the Permajet system, Peter. I'm sorry it didn't work well for you.
I had wondered why the Permajet site concentrated so much on cleaning clogged print heads.
Mike
by Mike Hynes
Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: Alternative Printer Inks & Inking Systems
Topic: Lyson Inks and their Refillable Cartridge System
Replies: 4
Views: 24626

Re: Lyson Inks and their Refillable Cartridge System

Has anyone trie the Lyson replacement cartridge system? The inks are available in 30ml, 60ml & 125 ml bottles at a good price. However, their site does heavily refer to unblocking printer nozzles & this give me cause for concern - e.g. If, after 4 nozzle cleaning cycles, a particular nozzle is still...
by Mike Hynes
Tue May 31, 2011 4:59 pm
Forum: General Interest
Topic: The Photographer's Ephemeris
Replies: 0
Views: 18978

The Photographer's Ephemeris

The Photographer's Ephemeris. http://photoephemeris.com/ Take a look at this site which gives direction of sunlight at any time of the day. It uses Google Earth maps & sun & moon tables to give very exact information about sunlight. (Unfortunately, no information about possible cloud cover that you...
by Mike Hynes
Fri Mar 11, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: Alternative Printer Inks & Inking Systems
Topic: Lyson Inks and their Refillable Cartridge System
Replies: 4
Views: 24626

Re: Lyson Inks and their Refillable Cartridge System

Is that refillable cartridges or the piped-in system?
Mike
by Mike Hynes
Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: Alternative Printer Inks & Inking Systems
Topic: Lyson Inks and their Refillable Cartridge System
Replies: 4
Views: 24626

Lyson Inks and their Refillable Cartridge System

Does any-one have recent experience of Lyson inks for Epson, Canon or HP printers? In addition to the 60ml and 125ml bottles, they also do a low-cost 30ml refillable cartridge system. It looks messy but at least gives an opportunity to try the inks before committing to installing pipework, etc. Any ...
by Mike Hynes
Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:40 pm
Forum: General Interest
Topic: Taking pictures in Public places - Know your rights
Replies: 16
Views: 87410

PAGB Guidance February 2011

The following was issued in the latest PAGB newsletter: POLICE STOP AND SEARCH RIGHTS UNDER THE TERRORISM ACT • Every person has a right to photograph in a public place and it is not against the law to photograph a police officer undertaking normal duties. • The police do have a duty to investigate ...