Monitor questions (Page 2): Thanks for the info. I will check it out Burkphoto.

cbmel

Thanks for the info. I will check it out Burkphoto.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Check out the BenQ SW240: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1397520-REG/benq_sw240_24_ips_wuxga.html

Hardware calibrated with superb color and detail, 99% Adobe RGB, 10 bit color.

On sale at B&H for $386 until 12/31 and includes a free $99 shading hood. Highly recommend.

steveg48

burkphoto wrote:

Avoid gaming monitors (too bright and contrasty for photography)

Try to get 10-bit color

Try to get 100% coverage of sRGB, 99% coverage of Adobe RGB, and 100% coverage of P3 ICC color spaces

QUALITY starts at $350 and up

Get a calibration kit from X-Rite or DataColor if one isn’t included with your monitor (software and colorimeter or spectrophotometer)

BenQ, NEC, Sony, Eizo...

I suggest that in-plane-switching (IPS) is also an important feature. If you change your viewing angle , what you see doesn't change.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

burkphoto wrote:

Avoid gaming monitors (too bright and contrasty for photography)

Try to get 10-bit color

Try to get 100% coverage of sRGB, 99% coverage of Adobe RGB, and 100% coverage of P3 ICC color spaces

QUALITY starts at $350 and up

Get a calibration kit from X-Rite or DataColor if one isn’t included with your monitor (software and colorimeter or spectrophotometer)

BenQ, NEC, Sony, Eizo...

KLambar Loc: New Jersey

I have a ViewSonic VP2768-4K PRO Professional 27" 4K Monitor with 100% sRGB Rec709 14-bit 3D LUT Color Calibration for Photography and Graphic Design

cnewb

I switched 3 of my monitors to 27" LG xxx, love em, colors are vivid and clear.
I had used an old technology HP LCD for about 5 years, then realized that something was missing.

I also have an old IMAC 21", and a new IMAC 27" with the 5K display; beautiful, but I don't use it for PP.
Using it right now to view HOG photos. Love it !

Curved screen TV? Victim of an ad campaign, one week after I bought the 55", couldn't tell any difference.

ClarkG Loc: Southern Indiana USA

They already DO sell curved frames.
Besides, curved monitors are for the gamers.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

ClarkG wrote:

They already DO sell curved frames.
Besides, curved monitors are for the gamers.

So they can see left and right?

PGHphoto Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

cbmel wrote:

I am looking at replacing my computer monitor and am wondering what would be best for processing pics. Is a curved monitor good or bad? Recommendations appreciated.

I purchased a Philips 328E recently - Curved screen, 32 inch, 4k. The curve does not make a huge difference but there is somewhat less eye strain if working over the entire screen for PP. https://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/328E1CA_27/curved-lcd-monitor-with-ultra-wide-color .Found it on Amazon for a price under $400.

One thing to be cautious of is using Display Port for the connection. There are some cables that have an extra pin connected to the power source. This will keep the PC from completely shutting down and will not allow it to restart until unplugged. Get a high quality cable and you won't have issues.

I do NOT think the curve is absolutely necessary but it does make a difference when seated close to the monitor. The specs are very impressive and the monitor lives up to the specs.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I would recommend an Eizo ColorEdge CG319X 31.1" Wide Screen with Hardware Calibration IPS LED 4K Monitor, 4096x2160.
--Bob

cbmel wrote:

I am looking at replacing my computer monitor and am wondering what would be best for processing pics. Is a curved monitor good or bad? Recommendations appreciated.

Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY

cbmel wrote:

I am looking at replacing my computer monitor and am wondering what would be best for processing pics. Is a curved monitor good or bad? Recommendations appreciated.

I second the recommendation for Benq monitors. I own the SW2700PT, and I am satisfied with it. It can be hardware calibrated with X-Rite or other brand coloromiters. Hardware calibration allows you to adjust the image processing chip in the monitor without changing the graphic card output data.

The SW2700PT is going for $599.00 at B&H or direct from Benq on their website. The newer model is the SW270C and that is going for $799.00. One big difference between these two models is the SW270C has 16bit Look-up table (LUT) compared to the 14bit LUT of the SW2700PT, which improves RGB color blending accuracy. Both monitors have 10bit color depth.

Here is a link where you can check out all three Benq photo editing monitors and review all the specs.
https://www.benqdirect.com/monitors/photo-editing-photography-monitors.html?screensize=284

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Chromodynamics6 wrote:

BenQ SW2700PT

Just say no to the curved.

They will go out of fashion soon like a lot of things.

lschiz Loc: Elgin, IL

burkphoto wrote:

Avoid gaming monitors (too bright and contrasty for photography)

Try to get 10-bit color

Try to get 100% coverage of sRGB, 99% coverage of Adobe RGB, and 100% coverage of P3 ICC color spaces

QUALITY starts at $350 and up

Get a calibration kit from X-Rite or DataColor if one isn’t included with your monitor (software and colorimeter or spectrophotometer)

BenQ, NEC, Sony, Eizo...

Ditto what Burkphoto said
IPS display w gamut of sRGB and Adobe RGB.
Dell UP2516D Wide Gamut Monitor

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

jeep_daddy wrote:

They will go out of fashion soon like a lot of things.

Dennis833 Loc: Australia

BenQ SW240 or SW2700. I used two 24" monitors for years but now I have a 27" I only need one.