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4.10.2 Ambient light
This does not influence the results of calibration and profiling, it is for
your reference only. On the other hand, you can find essential informa-
tions that help you set up your working environment.
basICColor SQUID 2 / GretagMacbeth EyeOne display2
In order to measure ambient light, you have to attach the ambient
light head.
Gretag Macbeth EyeOne pro
Not all Eye-One spectrophotometers support ambient light measure-
ments, you need one that came with the „Ambient Light Head“.
For ambient light measurement, SpectraView Profiler 5 offers reference
data for three different situations. Check the radio button that represents
the desired situation.
In order to measure ambient light, click <Measure>.
10.4.3 Ambient Light
In order to be able to judge colors accurately on a monitor, you need a
controlled environment as described in ISO 3664 and ISO 12646.
These standards demand for a dimmed surrounding with a not more
than 32 lux and a color temperature close to D50.
Positioning basICColor SQUID2 for ambient light
measurement.
Mounting the ambient light head on a
basICColor SQUID2