Monitor for photo editing
Nov 30, 2020 14:27:16 #
My current ACER XF270HU has 109 PPI (pixels per inch) and I can see the dots. The BenQ PD2700U DesignVue Designer 27" 16:9 IPS has 163 PPI and the BenQ SW2700PT 27" 16:9 Photographer IPS has 109 PPI same as my ACER. I haven't researched the Dells. Don't you think the high pixel count would give a clearer picture? Seems like common sense to me but I know there are other factors to consider (which everyone here is helping me with)
Nov 30, 2020 14:39:33 #
Ron Seher wrote:
I'm not a professional. I'm a 72 and have decided ... (show quote)
Your budget is limited for a photo editing display. Your current display is 1920x1200, and it is big, so that is why you can see the individual dots on the screen. It is also a gaming monitor, that is optimized for video.
You'd be better off getting a true photo editing display. If you are stuck on a 27" display and you want higher resolution like maybe 4K, then you'll have to deal with font scaling on applications or you'll have to use it as less than full resolution which defeats the purpose.
I use a pair of 14" displays of the same resolution as yours, and I have no issues at all when doing critical sharpening. I find that a pair of smaller displays is better for my workflow than a single larger one, even if the larger one has higher resolution.
Nov 30, 2020 14:49:58 #
Gene, thank you for that. I'm not a gamer. I'm not stuck on 27" just thought at my age bigger was better and didn't know the difference when I bought. I know now to focus on a monitor for photo editing. Do you have a brand, model and dealer you recommend?
Nov 30, 2020 15:01:27 #
This might help you identify the right monitor for you. Use the sort fields at the left to further refine your search.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/photo-editing-monitors/ci/41401
And general info at this link:
https://photographylife.com/best-monitor-for-photography
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/photo-editing-monitors/ci/41401
And general info at this link:
https://photographylife.com/best-monitor-for-photography
Nov 30, 2020 15:46:44 #
I use a 27” AOC IPS monitor, although it is a couple years old. I would recommend that whatever you get, get an IPS monitor... much better overall color performance for what we do. To get the details on the full benefits of IPS technology, go to Photographylife.com and search on “What is an IPS monitor” and you will get all the details you need.
Best of luck in your search.
- Matt
Best of luck in your search.
- Matt
Nov 30, 2020 17:07:06 #
Instead of spending all of your budget on one monitor, consider buying two decent ones like the Viewsonic I mentioned earlier at half the price. You can slide the photoshop menus etc on onto the second monitor, plus keep an eye on e-mail, file explorer etc and have a nice clear space of real estate on the first monitor for your image. Two monitors are great for following along on video courses or YouTube demos.
Also, the Viewsonic comes with its own calibration utility that uses the sensor from your SpyderPro to calibrate.
Also, the Viewsonic comes with its own calibration utility that uses the sensor from your SpyderPro to calibrate.
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