suggestions for computer monitor: I'm looking for a 20 to 22 inch monitor to use in post processing. My current one is not sharp enough (need higher resolution). Any Suggestions?

msnydernyc

I'm looking for a 20 to 22 inch monitor to use in post processing. My current one is not sharp enough (need higher resolution). Any Suggestions?

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

msnydernyc wrote:

I'm looking for a 20 to 22 inch monitor to use in post processing. My current one is not sharp enough (need higher resolution). Any Suggestions?

you haven't provided enough information. Does your computer support higher resolution? Budget? What is your current resolution?

I use a pair of 1920x1200 displays for photo editing. They each have more than enough resolution to do critical editing. A higher resolution display will make everything smaller making it hard to see stuff, which is why I have not bothered to upgrade anything.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Gene51 wrote:

you haven't provided enough information. Does your computer support higher resolution? Budget? What is your current resolution?

I use a pair of 1920x1200 displays for photo editing. They each have more than enough resolution to do critical editing. A higher resolution display will make everything smaller making it hard to see stuff, which is why I have not bothered to upgrade anything.

You are referring to screen fonts, which can be adjusted in the OS. A higher resolution display will allow you to pixel peep to your heart's content.

johnst1001a Loc: West Chester, Ohio

I got a Samsung 32". works great. Im pretty sure the sell a smaller version.

smlek Loc: Chicago, IL

An IPS display is generally better for photo work, colors and dynamic range are much better. NEC P series are nice, I have one and its kind of eye opening moving from a cheap office monitor.

smlek Loc: Chicago, IL

Meant to say Nec Multisync PA series, not P series. I think Dell has some IPS monitors too.

DVZ Loc: Littleton CO

I recently purchased a BENQ SW Series monitor that is designed photo editing and color management. I was using inexpensive monitors and could never get them color calibrated. The BENQ is much better in that regard and they have different resolutions available.

sidpearce

Have a look at Eizo monitors. They are among the best but not cheap.

BebuLamar

Gene51 wrote:

you haven't provided enough information. Does your computer support higher resolution? Budget? What is your current resolution?

I use a pair of 1920x1200 displays for photo editing. They each have more than enough resolution to do critical editing. A higher resolution display will make everything smaller making it hard to see stuff, which is why I have not bothered to upgrade anything.

I love higher resolution screen. Small text (in many cases can be scaled up) doesn't bother me. The reason I don't have a 4K screen because a 4K screen with good color rendition is way too expensive still.

BebuLamar

msnydernyc wrote:

I'm looking for a 20 to 22 inch monitor to use in post processing. My current one is not sharp enough (need higher resolution). Any Suggestions?

There are a number of 4:3 20" to 22" monitors that were very good with resolution of 1600x1200 but I think they don't make them any more. 20" to 22" monitors in the 16:9 aspect ratio I haven't seen any good ones.
Screens that have resolution of 1920x1200 are generally very good and significantly more expensive than the more common 1920x1080.

nikondoug

Go to Costco and check out what they have.

dick ranez

I still use Mac monitors and resolution has never been a problem. Do a google search on "photo editing monitors" and check out the results.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

I'm using a Viewsonic 20" VA2012wb backlit lcd monitor, set to 1680x1050 resolution, true color (32bit), and text at 125% and have no problems with Photo editing. One thing is to situate the monitor where you don't get reflected light bouncing off the screen. Mine is set into a computer cabinet with the cabinet door acting as a shade. I also sit about 2 ft. from the monitor. The other thing is that with photo editing you can zoom into the photo, so I don't see how it can not have enough resolution.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

If you can go just a bit larger, the EIZO ColorEdge CS2420 24.1" Hardware Calibration IPS LCD Monitor 1920x1200 (CS2420-BK) would be a good monitor for you.
--Bob

msnydernyc wrote:

I'm looking for a 20 to 22 inch monitor to use in post processing. My current one is not sharp enough (need higher resolution). Any Suggestions?

BebuLamar

rmalarz wrote:

If you can go just a bit larger, the EIZO ColorEdge CS2420 24.1" Hardware Calibration IPS LCD Monitor 1920x1200 (CS2420-BK) would be a good monitor for you.
--Bob

That one is indeed a very good monitor.