Monitor calibration and gamma

(A print test image from http://www.digitaldog.net/files/Printer_Test_file.jpg.zip)

A properly calibrated monitor is essential for making prints that match the monitor image; it is an absolute necessity for success in the digital darkroom.

1. Check out the Norman Koren website on monitor calibration and gamma setting methods & procedures.
2. Go to this website to download QuickGamma free software to calibrate your monitor gamma. It is a small utility program to calibrate a monitor on the fly without having to buy expensive hardware tools
3. Get QuickMonitorProfile is a tool to create ICC / ICM monitor profiles to be used for color management