Apple iMac 5K Color Gamut Discussion
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The color gamut of the iMac 5K is the best ever delivered by Apple, covering the DCI(P3) gamut. That is a very good thing for iMac users—well, sort of: 99.99% of camera users (including iPhone users) shoot in the sRGB color space (derisively aka “sad” RGB). Shooting in sRGB clips off all the colors one might hope to see on the new display!
There is also one glaring issue with the Apple-supplied display profile...
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