Datacolor Announces Summer Savings on Spyder3 Products



July 7, 2009
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Datacolor has announced a new promotion on their line of Spyder calibration products including the Spyder3 Pro, Spyder3 Elite and the new SpyderCube for white balance. (In the May issue of PDN, we picked the SpyderCube as an Object of Desire.) The promotion will run through August 31st and offers photographers up to $30 in rebates on the products.


PRESS RELEASE

DATACOLOR ANNOUNCES SUMMER SAVINGS ON SPYDER3 ELITE/PRO AND AWARD-WINNING SPYDERCUBE CALIBRATION SYSTEMS
 
Rebates of Up to $30 Begin Immediately and Run Through August 31
 
 LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—July 7, 2009 -- Datacolor, a global leader in digital color management technology, has announced it is offering a special summer rebate on its popular Spyder3 Elite™ and Spyder3 Pro™ monitor color calibration systems as well as its award-winning SpyderCube color management and white balance tool.  The new rebate, which takes effect immediately, will run through August 31 and offers savings of up to $30 on the purchase of Datacolor’s Spyder calibration products.
 
“Datacolor is sensitive to the economic climate and the challenges facing our customers,” says Christoph Gamper, vice president of marketing, Datacolor.  “Our goal has always been to provide the highest quality products at competitive prices.  This special rebate program furthers our commitment to providing customers with ways to maximize their purchasing power and support the industry at a time when every dollar counts,” Gamper added.
 
The following represents the special rebate schedule for Datacolor’s Spyder3 Elite/Pro and SpyderCube products.
 
Product                                         Date                      Rebate    
SpyderCube                               July 1 – 31               $15 off
Spyder3Elite                                July 1 – 15              $30 off
Spyder3Pro                                 July 16 – 31            $20 off
Spyder3Elite                                August 1 – 15         $30 off
Spyder3Pro                                 August 16 – 31       $20 off
 
SpyderCUBE ($15 Rebate by Mail)
This is not just another gray card! Create your own custom white balance, obtain spectral neutrality data from multiple lightsources, and correct highlight and shadow details with SpyderCube. Establishing an accurate custom white balance ensures an accurate image from the start of each new photo session. Photographers can capture accurate color without a lot of after-the-fact manipulation. SpyderCube is the RAW calibration tool that belongs in every photographer's bag! Download Rebate Form
 
Spyder3 Pro ($20 Rebate by Mail)
Serious photographers and creative pros require a high degree of color accuracy; from capturing images, to digital editing and printing, Spyder3Pro™ delivers. This third generation colorimeter comes equipped with new state-of-the-art optical design and photo-centric user interface providing accurate, reliable and consistent color. Spyder3Pro™ gives you more precise control over white point and gamma, new ReCal option cuts re-calibration time in half and SpyderProof™ function brings you a new level of color control to help save you time, money and achieve color excellence. Download Rebate Form
 
Spyder3 Elite ($30 Rebate by Mail)
From capturing images to digital editing and printing your work, you can rely on consistent, accurate color throughout your studio and digital workflow with Spyder3Elite™. Designed for the way photographers work, Spyder3Elite is the next generation in calibration accuracy, precision and speed, allowing you to create profiles to your specifications and bring a new level of color control to your work. Download Rebate Form
 
About Datacolor
Datacolor is a global leader in color management solutions and color communication technology. The world's leading brands, manufacturers, creative professionals and consumers have been choosing Datacolor's innovative technology and solutions to consistently achieve the right color for nearly 40 years.  A Swiss held company, Datacolor's global presence encompasses a sales, service and support network serving customers in more than 65 countries throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia, along with 13 worldwide operation and production facilities. Industries served include apparel and textile, paint and coatings, automotive, plastics, photography, home theater and others. For more information about Datacolor and its products or services, visit http://www.datacolor.com






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