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Monitor calibration
 
Feedback from visitors has indicated that some people found the images on this website slightly pale and lacking in contrast, while others have said they are too dark. To appreciate the images at their best they should be viewed on a calibrated monitor. This page is designed to help you calibrate your system by firstly calibrating your graphics card, and then by making secondary adjustments where necessary using your monitor controls. It is important to adjust the settings in the correct sequence as follows :
 
1 - Wait at least half an hour for your monitor and graphics card to warm up.
2 - Use your MONITOR controls to set your monitor to it's DEFAULT settings.
3 - Set your GRAPHICS CARD to it's DEFAULT settings.
 
4 - Use any of the following links to download a photographic test image :
 
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E1DMK3/FULLRES/E1DMK3hSLI0050.HTM
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D3/D3hSLI00100.HTM
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA700/FULLRES/AA700hSLI0100v2.HTM
 
5 - With any of the above images on your screen, adjust your GRAPHICS CARD settings
to obtain fullest possible details in shadows, highlights and mid-tones.
6 - Now look at the butterfly images below, which are chosen to provide a full range
of details in shadows, mid-tones and highlights, and a mix of vibrant and subtle colours. Use your MONITOR CONTROLS now to make any final adjustments.
 
 
In this image of a Red Admiral there should be a trace of detail visible in the black areas of the outer forewing, which should be of roughly the same tone as block 12 below. The basal areas of the wings should reproduce as dark brown with plenty of detail. The white spots on the forewings should approximately match the tone of block 20 below.
 

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On the colour bar above you should be able to discern a difference between the black in blocks 11 / 12, and you should be able to differentiate between the white in blocks 19 / 20.
 
In this image of a Peacock there should be plenty of detail in the white chalk rubble, the black areas of the wings should be a fairly deep black, and the red colouration should appear bright and natural.
 

In this image of a Brimstone there should be lots of subtle shades. The shadow areas behind the butterfly should appear as very dark green, with minimal detail. The legs of the butterfly should be whitish, and you should be able to make out the slightly darker areas by the joints of the hind leg.
 

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Text and photographs protected by Copyright © Adrian Hoskins 2007-2008, and must not be reproduced or published in part or in whole elsewhere in any form without written permission from Adrian Hoskins. Breach of copyright will be pursued by litigation.
 
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