Hi,

We have an 8 year old Hubble probe, which was never recalibrated, so I sent it back to X-rite for recertification. Got in contact with the support, they told me to send it. Unfortunately 4 weeks later they warn me that :

"The Hubble unit on this RMA is no longer serviceable due to our test computer no longer available. "

SO SAD...

I'm looking for alternatives. Does someone know a reputable company able to recalibrate the Hubble ? Or should I consider buying another colorimeter ? We're currently using Panasonic Plasmas and will probably switch to FSI Oled monitors and LG Oled TVs.

Thanks.

Donat Van Bellinghen
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To be brutally honest, with the Hubble being so old, and by comparison to modern probe capabilities not very good, I would not wast the money...
I would put the cost of re-calibration - if it is even possible - towards a replacement.

The issue with tristimulus probes is the internal filters. If they have aged (which is very likely with an 8 year old Hubble) they would need replacing for any re-calibration to make sense.

I suggest you cut your losses, and get something new, and a lot better.
The Hubble was never that good with low-light measurements, and modern equivalent probes are a lot better.
I suggest the CR-100 and K10-A as the best alternatives.

Steve

Thanks a lot for the info. I was also considering the i1 Display Pro, which is much cheaper than the CR-100 and K10-A. Of course you get what you pay for, but knowing that I intend to calibrate OLED screens (both consumer LG sets and an FSI monitor) would it be acceptable, in your brutally honest opinion ?

PS : We work mainly on television commercials and have a grading suite.

Regards

Donat

The i1D3 is not in the same league as the CR-100/K10-A...
As you say, you get what you pay for.
For a professional operation, rather than a home cinema enthusiast, I would expect you to be looking for professional level accuracy - especially with such colour critical applications as grading.

Steve