New computer
Feb 6, 2012 07:20:07 #
I am buying a new computer just for photo editing. I am considering apple pro laptop but heard that their screens can not be calibrated. I will be using an additional monitor along with the apple when working at home, but when traveling I am worried about the apple screen. Any input would be helpful.
Lisa
Lisa
Feb 6, 2012 08:05:53 #
Lisa, I have been a MacBook Pro user for the last 2 years, and I use it to do all my post prcocessing, and have no problems with color. I use LR3, PS CS4, and use various plug-ins. The people at NAPP said you don't need to calibrate MacBook Pro. Buy one and you will like it, Arnold
Feb 6, 2012 20:40:02 #
OS-X has a built-in software based calibrator. It's not as accurate as a hardware "puck" (like the Spyder) but I think it works rather well. You can set up multiple profiles and change them, if necessary. If there was anything I don't like about the screen, it is the "glossy" appearance (an option on my older version) is a bit too bright, but if I just turn the brightness down, it will match the prints.
Feb 6, 2012 20:47:53 #
I've been using my Macbook Pro for a couple of years with Aperture and have no issues with color. Looks just the same on my 42" HDTV.
Feb 6, 2012 21:53:36 #
Thank you for all your input, I plan on buying a MacBook Pro this week and a apple timecapsel to use for stoarge.
Thanks guys
Lisa
Thanks guys
Lisa
Feb 6, 2012 22:04:37 #
It is true you cannot calibrate ANY laptop all that wel, but in practice, the Apple screens do a very nice job. You will LOOOOVE it.
Feb 6, 2012 22:10:25 #
Feb 7, 2012 10:55:33 #
Adubin wrote:
Lisa, I have been a MacBook Pro user for the last 2 years, and I use it to do all my post prcocessing, and have no problems with color. I use LR3, PS CS4, and use various plug-ins. The people at NAPP said you don't need to calibrate MacBook Pro. Buy one and you will like it, Arnold
Count me in, I totally agree with this.I have used the Mac Book Pro for years and recently purchased the Mac Book Air for easier travel. Totally satisfied!!
Feb 7, 2012 11:15:48 #
David E. Brooks of Shutterbug magazine reccommends using a Mac mini with the NEC 2491 multisync wide gamut monitor. The monitor covers about 98% of adobe rgb (1998) color gamut. Most other monitors only cover the srgb color gamut.
If you intend to print, this setup is ideal for pp. When my iMac dies, this is the way I will go.
Bill
If you intend to print, this setup is ideal for pp. When my iMac dies, this is the way I will go.
Bill
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