Monitor recommendations (Page 3): You mentioned $542 without the shading hood. Is that something you would want to go without? Seems like it might be useful no?

jimopho Loc: Maine

CTTonymm wrote:

I have been using an NEC PA241W for about 8-9 years for photo editing/printing. I calibrate the monitor about once monthly with an i! DisplayPlus tool. I am about to retire this monitor to a secondary screen and replace with a 27". Looking now at BenQ 270C - 2560x1440 ($799) or the LG 27UP850-W 27” UHD - 3840 x 2160 IPS ($542 without shading hood). Comments, all ?

You mentioned $542 without the shading hood. Is that something you would want to go without? Seems like it might be useful no?

CTTonymm Loc: Connecticut

jimopho wrote:

You mentioned $542 without the shading hood. Is that something you would want to go without? Seems like it might be useful no?

Yes, I would buy a hood to fit (likely from BenQ). I do not have a hood for my NEC 24” and thus am limited on time of day hours for critical editing. So LG price goes up. I don’t think I really need the extra resolution, perhaps needed for gaming or video editing (?) and I don’t do either. I have feeling BenQ support and quality might have the edge.

DanDe Loc: Mchigan

jimopho wrote:

It's time to replace my 2008 iMac. I'm thinking about going with the Mac Studio plus a third-party monitor as the 27" Apple monitors are like $1,600 which is a little much I think.

I'd like to go with something at least 27" and preferably not more than $300. While I do some video editing this would mostly be for Photoshop and that sort of thing. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.

Hello. I've been a fine art photographer, fine art painter and printmaker. I use the Adobe CC suite in all my work. Accurate color in the adobe1998 color space is very important to me as I print my own photos and art. I have owned Eizo CG series monitors ($3000 to $6000) but a few years ago I was introduced to the BenQ Photographer Monitor series. The quality of This series is remarkable when compared to the expensive Eizo CG series is just as good at a fraction of the price. I have used both monitors below and highly recommend them. I actually prefer the 24 inch SW240 for post-production work, but you may prefer a larger monitor. The SW240 is a bargain at $399. And the SW270C is $799.

Either of these will give you excellent results at a reasonable price with your new Apple Studio. I wish you the best.

24 inch Photo Editing Monitor | SW240 -- $ 399
24.1" 1920x1200 WUXGA 16:10 IPS Monitor for Photo Editing
99% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 color coverage with factory-calibration report
10-bit color depth with 14-bit 3D LUT Hardware Calibration
https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/photographer/sw240.html

27 inch Photo Editing Monitor, 2K Adobe RGB | SW270C --- $ 799.99
27" 2560x1440 QHD 16:9 HDR10 IPS 2K Monitor for Photo Editing
99% Adobe RGB Color Space with IPS Panel and Uniformity Tech for Screen-wide Color Accuracy
USB-C Connectivity with Power Delivery
https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/photographer/sw2700pt.html

CTTonymm Loc: Connecticut

27 inch Photo Editing Monitor, 2K Adobe RGB | SW270C --- $ 799.99
27" 2560x1440 QHD 16:9 HDR10 IPS 2K Monitor for Photo Editing
99% Adobe RGB Color Space with IPS Panel and Uniformity Tech for Screen-wide Color Accuracy
USB-C Connectivity with Power Delivery
https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/photographer/sw2700pt.html[/quote]

DanDe:
This is the monitor I believe I will opt for. (By the way, the link you posted is for the older version of this monitor and is no longer available, I believe. Current SW270C link is:
https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/photographer/sw270c.html

jimopho Loc: Maine

DanDe wrote:

Hello. I've been a fine art photographer, fine art... (show quote)

Thank you for this information, that is very helpful as I try to digest all of the tips that have been pouring in. I think I'm leaning towards the 27 in, but we'll see.

DanDe Loc: Mchigan

CTTonymm wrote:

27 inch Photo Editing Monitor, 2K Adobe RGB | SW270C --- $ 799.99
27" 2560x1440 QHD 16:9 HDR10 IPS 2K Monitor for Photo Editing
99% Adobe RGB Color Space with IPS Panel and Uniformity Tech for Screen-wide Color Accuracy
USB-C Connectivity with Power Delivery
https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/photographer/sw2700pt.html

DanDe:
This is the monitor I believe I will opt for. (By the way, the link you posted is for the older version of this monitor and is no longer available, I believe. Current SW270C link is:
https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/photographer/sw270c.html[/quote]

Tony, thank you for the update on the new monitor. Whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy creating beautiful things with it. — Dan

DanDe Loc: Mchigan

jimopho wrote:

Thank you for this information, that is very helpful as I try to digest all of the tips that have been pouring in. I think I'm leaning towards the 27 in, but we'll see.

Jim, I hope my experience helps and wish you many years of enjoyment in front of whatever new monitor you device to buy. Another benefit of the BenQ monitor is their excellent calibration program at no cost. It calibrates the hardware, not simply a software calibration, which results in more accurate results. It works with a calibration device like those by x-rite or spider, which you supply. —Dan

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BenQ PD2720U $475 at Amazon. I have one on order for my Mac Studio. Google "Best displays for the Mac Studio". There are a couple of good listings out there.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

CTTonymm wrote:

.....I don’t think I really need the extra resolution, perhaps needed for gaming or video editing (?) and I don’t do either....

Plus I doubt the OP would ever look at a 2K screen and think "I wish I had more resolution".

R.G. Loc: Scotland

CTTonymm wrote:

.....99% Adobe RGB Color Space....

A professional may need that level of colour accuracy but for a non-professional, 100% sRGB is sufficient.

Artcameraman Loc: Springfield NH

I noticed that my monitors last 5 to 7 years before I get some shading. I set my monitor at 92 whatchumacollets.

BebuLamar

R.G. wrote:

Plus I doubt the OP would ever look at a 2K screen and think "I wish I had more resolution".

I always want more resolution but since like everyone else I have a budget and so for photo editing color accuracy has priority over resolution. When I worked with CAD or spreadsheet I don't care about color accuracy and I would give the priority to resolution. But any way I would spend a large percentage of the budget for the monitor. Slow computer but with high resolution screen can make me work faster because I don't need to scroll. Scrolling is something I really hate.

chikid68 Loc: Tennesse USA

jimopho wrote:

It's time to replace my 2008 iMac. I'm thinking about going with the Mac Studio plus a third-party monitor as the 27" Apple monitors are like $1,600 which is a little much I think.

I'd like to go with something at least 27" and preferably not more than $300. While I do some video editing this would mostly be for Photoshop and that sort of thing. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.

I use my 32in 4k tv and an HDMI cable to connect to the PC.

jimopho Loc: Maine

chikid68 wrote:

I use my 32in 4k tv and an HDMI cable to connect to the PC.

That's interesting, I was wondering if anyone just uses a TV as a computer monitor and whether or not they would make a decent photo editing monitor.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

jimopho wrote:

That's interesting, I was wondering if anyone just uses a TV as a computer monitor and whether or not they would make a decent photo editing monitor.

The answer is no. You can’t calibrate a TV properly for photo editing.