External monitor?
Dec 9, 2012 15:08:42 #
Does anyone have comments/advice for buying an external monitor? I'm not interested in huge screens, necessarily, but am interested in good resolution and good tonal range especially in black and white.
I'm using a macbook now and may get a macbook pro soon, but a laptop image changes a lot with viewing angle. I look mostly for fine art situations so the screen image is important for accuracy.
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I'm using a macbook now and may get a macbook pro soon, but a laptop image changes a lot with viewing angle. I look mostly for fine art situations so the screen image is important for accuracy.
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Dec 9, 2012 15:20:09 #
Foremost, get one that can be color calibrated!
Several reasonably priced models have been recommended here on UHH in the past few months. Suggest you do a search.
Several reasonably priced models have been recommended here on UHH in the past few months. Suggest you do a search.
Dec 9, 2012 17:30:18 #
I've been using Samsung for years. They are clear and the company has great support. My old 20" monitor which is now my wifes had an issue with the stand not tilting correctly. At 3 years old and out of warranty by 2 years they sent me a new stand. NO CHARGE. No Shipping. That's what I call support.
I have the 22" LCD for 3 years now and it is crystal clear. I'd buy another.
I have the 22" LCD for 3 years now and it is crystal clear. I'd buy another.
Dec 10, 2012 07:39:41 #
Nikon_DonB wrote:
I've been using Samsung for years. They are clear and the company has great support. My old 20" monitor which is now my wifes had an issue with the stand not tilting correctly. At 3 years old and out of warranty by 2 years they sent me a new stand. NO CHARGE. No Shipping. That's what I call support.
I have the 22" LCD for 3 years now and it is crystal clear. I'd buy another.
I have the 22" LCD for 3 years now and it is crystal clear. I'd buy another.
Samsung is pushing hard to become a world leader in electronics. Competition is good for the consumer.
Dec 10, 2012 07:42:24 #
ygelman wrote:
Does anyone have comments/advice for buying an external monitor? I'm not interested in huge screens, necessarily, but am interested in good resolution and good tonal range especially in black and white.
I'm using a macbook now and may get a macbook pro soon, but a laptop image changes a lot with viewing angle. I look mostly for fine art situations so the screen image is important for accuracy.
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I'm using a macbook now and may get a macbook pro soon, but a laptop image changes a lot with viewing angle. I look mostly for fine art situations so the screen image is important for accuracy.
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I always recommend reading reviews done by professional reviewers, but I'm afraid I don't have any links. Here is a generic Google result.
http://www.google.com/search?q=LCD+monitor+reviews
I have a Dell and an Hann-G, and they are both acceptable, but I'm sure an expert could point out flaws.
I didn't realize there was a difference between a Macbook and a MBP, which I recently got. I guess the Pro model is the newest version.
Dec 10, 2012 08:10:52 #
ygelman wrote:
Does anyone have comments/advice for buying an external monitor? I'm not interested in huge screens, necessarily, but am interested in good resolution and good tonal range especially in black and white.
I'm using a macbook now and may get a macbook pro soon, but a laptop image changes a lot with viewing angle. I look mostly for fine art situations so the screen image is important for accuracy.
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I'm using a macbook now and may get a macbook pro soon, but a laptop image changes a lot with viewing angle. I look mostly for fine art situations so the screen image is important for accuracy.
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Using a 24 inch Gateway HD display :thumbup:
Dec 10, 2012 14:36:27 #
ygelman wrote:
Does anyone have comments/advice for buying an external monitor? I'm not interested in huge screens, necessarily, but am interested in good resolution and good tonal range especially in black and white.
I'm using a macbook now and may get a macbook pro soon, but a laptop image changes a lot with viewing angle. I look mostly for fine art situations so the screen image is important for accuracy.
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I'm using a macbook now and may get a macbook pro soon, but a laptop image changes a lot with viewing angle. I look mostly for fine art situations so the screen image is important for accuracy.
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You mentioned, here in your thread, the main problem with most LCD and LED monitors. They tend to fade or change color depending on the viewing angle. This has been resolved with the implementation of IPS technology by many companies. Samsung, ASUS, Dell and others now have backlit LED IPS monitors in varying sizes and price ranges. A good IPS monitor has a viwing angle of about 170 degrees and doesn't fade with increased viewing angle like the older technology did and also has higher brightness (cd/M2> 250), contrast ratio (> 10 million:1) and very decent 5ms (Gray-Gray) responce times. Also, try and find one that has eRGB color calibration done by the factory and comes with the calibration certificate and graph. You can spend well into the thousands of dollars for professional montiors, but I haven't found the advantage to be cost effective since the advent of these relatively inexpensive LED IPS montors have hit the market place.
Another member here commented on his stand. The ASUS PA-248Q has the best stand of any monitor I have ever had. Solid, tilt, swivel, full 90 degrees pivot and height adjustable. They also make a PA-238 IPS model without the calibration or the added USB ports for less money and all come with a full 5 year replacement warranty. Best warranty in the industry.
JMHO
Dec 10, 2012 15:19:06 #
Thank you all for suggestions and comments. Based on some, I see I'm having to learn a bit (no pun intended) of new terminology and such. NT? -- TFT? -- ISP? -- yikes.
Many reviews don't address photography as such, commenting on video and gaming. What do some of you pro photogs use? -- or how much to spend? Some fantastic user review for cheapie monitors are confusing me, e.g. Should I avoid NT?
Many reviews don't address photography as such, commenting on video and gaming. What do some of you pro photogs use? -- or how much to spend? Some fantastic user review for cheapie monitors are confusing me, e.g. Should I avoid NT?
Dec 10, 2012 16:02:29 #
ygelman wrote:
Thank you all for suggestions and comments. Based on some, I see I'm having to learn a bit (no pun intended) of new terminology and such. NT? -- TFT? -- ISP? -- yikes.
Many reviews don't address photography as such, commenting on video and gaming. What do some of you pro photogs use? -- or how much to spend? Some fantastic user review for cheapie monitors are confusing me, e.g. Should I avoid NT?
Many reviews don't address photography as such, commenting on video and gaming. What do some of you pro photogs use? -- or how much to spend? Some fantastic user review for cheapie monitors are confusing me, e.g. Should I avoid NT?
Read the reviews at B&H on monitors. Their price for the ASUS PA-248Q is very competitive ($319 including Free shipping). It is an excellent photo monitor in my opinion and has added features specific to photographic editting and those 4 added USB ports are convenient for both backup USB drive connection as well as downloading photos to your computer.
I would also go to the manufacturer's website for further data regarding the advantages of the new IPS backlit LED display technology. It explains advantages over previous LCD and LED technologies with excellent clarity.
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