500 nits vs. Spyder5Pro (and probably other calibration tools)
Jul 22, 2018 13:10:06 #
a6k
Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
BebuLamar wrote:
I do like high res screen like 4K but I do need monitor that supports hardware calibration and those that do and 4K are still quite expensive.
The BenQ SW271 does all that and is around 1100 USD at B&H and others.
Jul 22, 2018 17:14:49 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
tcthome wrote:
I would look for a monitor that's geared for photography & be more concerned with color output ( 100% adobe ). Benq , Eizio , Nec all make these monitors but they all cost more. I also think they make the monitors your talking about that bright for movies & gamers. Also some monitors have different modes so you can calibrate in say , photo or 1 of the custom modes & switch back to a reading or gaming mode if need be. Good luck & happy shopping.
Dell's P2715Q was the first 27" monitor that delivered 95% Adobe. It has aged for years and has been succeeded by more than 1 that offer 100% for prices well below the brands named above.
Jul 22, 2018 18:22:47 #
GLKTN
Loc: TN
tcthome wrote:
Your off to a good start. I have to much more experience than you but would choose adobe srgb if it gives you the choice. HAVE FUN!
Thanks tcthome.
Jul 26, 2018 20:13:14 #
Jul 26, 2018 20:16:04 #
a6k
Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
RCJets wrote:
OK, maybe I'm dumb, but what is a nit?
The technical answer was given by thaupt as (Cd/m^2)., above. It is a measure of brightness in terms of the strength of the light per square measure and it is thus linear rather than in stops.
Jul 26, 2018 20:23:42 #
a6k wrote:
You all have offered interesting information. But ... (show quote)
Excessive brightness will result in color intensity not matching what is on the screen with what you print.
Jul 26, 2018 20:27:31 #
a6k
Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Excessive brightness will result in color intensity not matching what is on the screen with what you print.
That makes sense and makes my question relevant. Why use 350 if it's too bright? The explanation about viewing environment is the only answer that makes much sense.
Jul 27, 2018 01:13:13 #
RCJets wrote:
OK, maybe I'm dumb, but what is a nit?
Cd/M^2 would be spoken as "Candela per square meter (or per meter squared if you prefer).
The candela is the base unit of luminous intensity in the International System of Units (SI); that is, luminous power per unit solid angle emitted by a point light source in a particular direction. Think of a candle - that's it!
But why say some complicated SI term when "nit" is more fun! It's the normal shorthand term.
Having a bright display looks great - the images pop so well.
But yes, your printed output is better represented by lower intensity display.
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