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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Colour Management => Topic started by: aaronchan on December 23, 2010, 02:20:46 am

Title: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: aaronchan on December 23, 2010, 02:20:46 am: Does anyone know where should I monitor on to find a Spectrolino or a DTP-41T
I need to some profiling for backlite material but don't want to put down 5K USD for the barbieri.

Thanks
Aaron
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: Rhossydd on December 23, 2010, 03:35:03 am: Spectralinos & Spectrascans turn up on eBay every now and then.
That's how I got mine.
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: Czornyj on December 23, 2010, 03:38:52 am: If you have an i1pro, you could try to use it with ArgyllCMS profiler - it has a fake transparency mode, so you can just backlit the target and scan it.
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: aaronchan on December 23, 2010, 08:24:40 am: Quote from: Czornyj on December 23, 2010, 03:38:52 am
If you have an i1pro, you could try to use it with ArgyllCMS profiler - it has a fake transparency mode, so you can just backlit the target and scan it.

the thing is i'm not a good programer plus I want to use it with RIPs as well.
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: Chris_Brown on December 23, 2010, 10:11:11 am: There's one on eBay right now. $600. Item # 350420033607
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: aaronchan on December 23, 2010, 10:34:53 am: does DTP-41B reads Transmissive media as well? I thought only T does, maybe i am wrong.
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: digitaldog on December 23, 2010, 11:24:06 am: Quote from: aaronchan on December 23, 2010, 10:34:53 am
does DTP-41B reads Transmissive media as well? I thought only T does, maybe i am wrong.

You are correct, only the T version does (I own one).
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: aaronchan on December 23, 2010, 12:34:50 pm: I just did some research for myself and found out this instrument does read both R and T media

http://www.xrite.com/documents/manuals/en/DTP41-500_AutoScan_Spectophotometer_Manual_en.pdf

also I've checked the with Wasatch RIP which will allows me to click on the Transmissive option.
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: digitaldog on December 23, 2010, 12:47:53 pm: On the bottom of my unit, it shows DTP41BUV/T. Might want to double check with the eBay buyer (I think there is only one manual for all flavors of DTP-41s). IF on the bottom of the unit being sold, there actually is a black (BL) and Trans (T/w) slider, you’re good to go. There is also a target for calibration for T mode.
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: Rhossydd on December 23, 2010, 12:54:12 pm: The unit on eBay is NOT capable of measuring transmissive targets.
Check the photos supplied on the listing and compare to the illustrations in the PDF linked to above for confirmation.
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: Chris_Brown on December 23, 2010, 07:35:20 pm: According to this (http://www.xritephoto.com/ph_product_overview.aspx?ID=469&action=overview), the transmission base is optional.
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: aaronchan on December 28, 2010, 10:53:26 am: How come it is so hard to find such a device?
How does other people do their backlite media?
Just by using the canned ICC profile?
or send it out and let some other people do it for them?

Is it I really have to put down 5 grand and buy the Spectro Swing?
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: Chris_Brown on December 28, 2010, 01:37:00 pm: I had the DTP41 and the software was great for OS9, but you won't find any functional software for new machines and new OS versions.

I'd take a look at spectros that have modern drivers.
Title: Re: Spectrolino / DTP-41T
Post by: digitaldog on December 29, 2010, 04:38:33 pm: Quote from: aaronchan on December 28, 2010, 10:53:26 am
How come it is so hard to find such a device?

Cause at the time, it was damn expensive, few were made (demand was low).

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Is it I really have to put down 5 grand and buy the Spectro Swing?

That or a Lino T which is really slow.