Monitors: Any thoughts on what I should look for in a monitor? I have a MacBookPro, so the screen is limited. This laptop will, however, support an external monitor. As I am older, a...

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Any thoughts on what I should look for in a monitor? I have a MacBookPro, so the screen is limited. This laptop will, however, support an external monitor. As I am older, a larger screen is appealing. Any special photography issues I should consider in selecting a monitor?

tripsy76 Loc: Northshore, MA

I used to use a Dell 27” monitor with my MacBook Pro. It was great, not too hard to calibrate, and not that expensive.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

I prefer the Dell "narrow wide" monitors in 34" , that will let you do 2 applications side by side without having to switch. Dramatically improves workflow. Look at the U2917W

tripsy76 Loc: Northshore, MA

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

I prefer the Dell "narrow wide" monitors in 34" , that will let you do 2 applications side by side without having to switch. Dramatically improves workflow. Look at the U2917W

That’s a good one too!

JD750 Loc: SoCal

UTMike wrote:

Any thoughts on what I should look for in a monitor? I have a MacBookPro, so the screen is limited. This laptop will, however, support an external monitor. As I am older, a larger screen is appealing. Any special photography issues I should consider in selecting a monitor?

Yes there are. For one, calibration is important for accurate color. If you are thinking of buying an external monitor, and you are not performing regular calibration on your MBP, I encourage you to put a calibration and color management process in place first, before you buy the new monitor.

Below are couple articles you can read to learn more about monitors for photography:

http://photographylife.com/best-monitor-for-photography

http://www.color-management-guide.com/how-to-choose-monitor-for-photography.html

FYI I also have a 15” MacBookPro (MBP), Retina, I use it for editing and retouching. I also have an external wide gamut monitor and I use it as well but more often the MBP is more convieient. The color is good on the MBP. And .. I am also older but not blind. ;) I suspect neither are you.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

JD750 wrote:

Yes there are. For one, calibration is important ... (show quote)

Good information! Thanks for taking the time.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

tripsy76 wrote:

I used to use a Dell 27” monitor with my MacBook Pro. It was great, not too hard to calibrate, and not that expensive.

Thanks, I will look at that.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

I prefer the Dell "narrow wide" monitors in 34" , that will let you do 2 applications side by side without having to switch. Dramatically improves workflow. Look at the U2917W

Appreciate your advice. I know you produce a great photo.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

tripsy76 wrote:

That’s a good one too!

Thanks for the help.

johnst1001a Loc: West Chester, Ohio

Buy an IMac with their new displays. Just incredible for photo editing.

jackpinoh Loc: Kettering, OH 45419

UTMike wrote:

Any thoughts on what I should look for in a monitor? I have a MacBookPro, so the screen is limited. This laptop will, however, support an external monitor. As I am older, a larger screen is appealing. Any special photography issues I should consider in selecting a monitor?

Unless you make high quality prints, any monitor will do.

dglueck Loc: Rochester, NY

Bought an HP 27" ENVY on sale for $400 (retail is $500). 4k UHD, about 160 dpi. The iMac and MacBook Pro are superb at 220 dpi; the HP is pretty good bang for the buck.

morkie1891

I have a MBP and a Dell U2516D. Dell has its own version of Xrite calibration software that requires you use a i1Display calibrator. If you go with Dell with a Mac you WILL need to calibrate the set. Be sure you know what the requirements are. Last, I am 72 and only use the native resolution for soft proofing because I can’t read the tiny photoshop letters in the native resolution. I like the Dell, but would buy something else if I were doing it again.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

morkie1891 wrote:

I have a MBP and a Dell U2516D. Dell has its own version of Xrite calibration software that requires you use a i1Display calibrator. If you go with Dell with a Mac you WILL need to calibrate the set. Be sure you know what the requirements are. Last, I am 72 and only use the native resolution for soft proofing because I can’t read the tiny photoshop letters in the native resolution. I like the Dell, but would buy something else if I were doing it again.

Thanks for the input.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

dglueck wrote:

Bought an HP 27" ENVY on sale for $400 (retail is $500). 4k UHD, about 160 dpi. The iMac and MacBook Pro are superb at 220 dpi; the HP is pretty good bang for the buck.

Good info, thanks.