How often do they recommend the ColorChecker Passport be replaced? I'm sure like most color target the colors would fade over time.
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Well I keep it in the dark (closed) except when being used, so it gets exposed to very little light and should last many years.
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Sekonic will send you a free ColorChecker Passport after you submit a proof of purchase for the meter. The dealer you purchase the meter from must be authorized, if my memory serves.
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The credit card size sleeves seem to hold up to being used however the one of the passport size sleeves has failed in a very short time. Half of the material (really thin foil) lining has been scraped away and the seam has come undone. Not only did they skimp on the foil lining they skimped on the glue or bonding agent as well. The large passport sleeve went into service around late March 2014 and gets used about once a week so it hasn't lasted four months. The second large passport sleeve will be entering service tommorrow.
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There is usaully an expiration date on the box. The film will often work past the expiration date but the colors will be more dull. That's my experience with it.
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yes, no scan is true to color and you are switching it from reflective to transmissive color so it will need adjustment.
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I haven't run out of the color cartridge yet, but I don't think it defaults to black and white. I think the colors just degrade.
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Had mine for about 4 weeks. So far, no color change. I would expect the blue to fade first. Blue is a hard color to keep intact. How often is yours on? I only use mine every few days for 5-6 hours.
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Theres no way to prevent it. What i meant in my comment was that the color its fading away. pd i do write a lot
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Yes ,,, keep in mind the quality,,, is in NO WAY COMPARABLE ! & due to the quality of pigment, not even 3 month pass & need to change AGAIN.
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As an added thought - if you are using eSalon colors, you can email them and they can help you with whatever questions you have. They are professionals.
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I'm not aware of any color problems while scanning. I can say I bought the scanner in 2010 and it still works perfectly.
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Not these paticular ones. Search for them. I'm sure they're out there. I've mine for about 2 months and change out colors every few days. They hold up decent. For what you pay.
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One Year. I did have the color tested and change because it had different color from my other BenQ.
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I would say a year. It's only food coloring. Try to print out images once a week or so.
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Like all things, it depends on how much you use it. Mine has a spot where the fabric has worn away to the rubber tip, so a replacement is in the near future.
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Agreed superrabbit, my Passport died after 8 months. Thank god I have backed up everything to my other Seagate drive that I use as a secondary backup to my mac. I am looking to get either Iomega or Seagate 500G drive soon for my primary backup unit.
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I've carried mine on my keychain every day for at least five years. The logo has mostly worn off, but what is there isn't faded. When it finally breaks, I'll buy another one exactly like it (except with the white LED).