Monitors
Dec 21, 2016 21:59:27 #
I am currently using an Asus VS247 monitor Camera Raw and Photoshop cs6. Over the last couple of years I create a calendar of the family and give them as Christmas gifts.
I have the calendar printed professionally. I have noticed the photos aren't the same as they looked after I retouched them on the monitor. They were close and perfectly acceptable by the ones that received them but has been gnawing at me. I am considering the purchase of a new monitor. I have read that a monitor that is at least 27" would be a better. Monitors strictly for photography are very expensive. Are the models that are less expensive like Benqu, Dell and Asus good alternatives? Do I need to purchase calibration kit like the ones used on flat screen tvs? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Mike
I have the calendar printed professionally. I have noticed the photos aren't the same as they looked after I retouched them on the monitor. They were close and perfectly acceptable by the ones that received them but has been gnawing at me. I am considering the purchase of a new monitor. I have read that a monitor that is at least 27" would be a better. Monitors strictly for photography are very expensive. Are the models that are less expensive like Benqu, Dell and Asus good alternatives? Do I need to purchase calibration kit like the ones used on flat screen tvs? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Mike
Dec 21, 2016 23:35:57 #
I would suggest buying a monitor calibration tool such as a Datacolor Spyder5Pro.
Your current monitor receives some very good reviews and allows you to make the required adjustments to aid proper calibration.
Your current monitor receives some very good reviews and allows you to make the required adjustments to aid proper calibration.
Dec 22, 2016 03:50:55 #
I also use Datacolour Spyder 5 Pro and this would be a good place to start
before splashing out on a new monitor.
I use EIZO monitors.
before splashing out on a new monitor.
I use EIZO monitors.
Dec 22, 2016 06:40:32 #
Mpolek wrote:
I am currently using an Asus VS247 monitor Camera ... (show quote)
I recently got this Dell, and I like it. You're right that 27" is a good size.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXTK4T6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Dec 22, 2016 07:42:26 #
Dec 22, 2016 10:20:02 #
Mpolek wrote:
I am currently using an Asus VS247 monitor Camera ... (show quote)
Mike, definitely spend the $$ to get a profiling tool. Spyder is ok, but with certain Dells and higher end displays which do hardware calibration it won't work. Better to get an XRite i1 Display Pro - which is around $225. Worth every penny. Do that before investing in a new display. And yes the more expensive Photo Editing Displays are better, but you may be able to get results that please you using something less costly. Display size has nothing to do with color accuracy, unless you are looking at bit depth - the main choices are 6, 8 and 10 bit, with the true 10 bit displays costing 4 figures. A really decent display from Dell is their 25" UP2516D - which is supposed to be available today, and is under $500. It supports 100% Adobe RGB and 1.07B colors, so it will be a big step up from your 6 bit ASUS.
Dec 22, 2016 10:59:20 #
Leicaflex wrote:
I also use Datacolour Spyder 5 Pro and this would be a good place to start
before splashing out on a new monitor.
I use EIZO monitors.
before splashing out on a new monitor.
I use EIZO monitors.
I, too use the Spyder 5 (Elite version) and Eizo Monitors. The big (but not the only) advantage to the Spyder 5 series is the real-time calibration (based on available ambient light). Whether it is cloudy or gray or night or day, the monitor(s) are calibrated to match the print-out. The Eizo monitors are a little on the pricy side but I became tired of trying (key word) to go "on the cheap" for something so important. FWIW, year-old (or more) models are, actually, quite affordable.
Dec 22, 2016 11:08:20 #
RonBoyd wrote:
The big (but not the only) advantage to the Spyder 5 series is the real-time calibration (based on available ambient light). Whether it is cloudy or gray or night or day, the monitor(s) are calibrated to match the print-out.
My ColorMunki also does real-time calibration I have it set to check ambient light every 10 minutes
Dec 22, 2016 11:32:29 #
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. All of the information was interesting and really informative Looks like the first thing for me to do is calibrate my monitor and go from there.
Mike
Mike
Dec 22, 2016 12:04:47 #
Mpolek wrote:
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. All of the information was interesting and really informative Looks like the first thing for me to do is calibrate my monitor and go from there.
Mike
Mike
Yes, as several here have advised, that is the place to start. Even if you were to upgrade to a more expensive monitor, you could still have some disagreement between what the monitor displays and what the prints look like.
There are two areas where monitor calibration makes a big difference:
1.) Color accuracy. This is pretty obvious if you think about it. If the monitor color is off and you PP an image you will probably get the final color wrong.
2.) Monitor brightness setting. If your monitor is too bright you will probably end up with a print that looks under exposed after you adjust brightness in PP. This is quite a common problem since many monitors are set way too bright, even right out of the box.
Dec 22, 2016 12:25:05 #
In front of now is a 19" 27" and 2 32" calibration, best is 27". What is best is calibration of your calibration of your printer. I have 3 printers all Canons but not the same model 2 13 x 19s 2 8.5 x 11 not any one print the same. I use 4 PC each PC has its own printer. You need to calibet your monitor to your PC. B&H has something for calibration. Or there's a way to do it with your PC but some one on here can tell you how to do that.
Dec 22, 2016 12:34:09 #
O the 27 and 32 cost me $150. one 32 is a TV and works great as a monitor. now days you can make a monitor out of any TV you buy.
Dec 22, 2016 12:54:04 #
In my humble opinion DON'T purchase a new monitor. I had the same issues and adjusted the ASUS monitor that i have to correctly represent the images I created.
Dec 22, 2016 16:03:44 #
Mpolek wrote:
I am currently using an Asus VS247 monitor Camera ... (show quote)
Try calibrating/profiling your existing monitor first. You may not need an upgrade!
Dec 22, 2016 16:22:01 #
Everyone has a budget and thus many can't spend too much money. For me it's reasonable to spend about as much money for the computer as the monitor.
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