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At the moment I use an Acer 1916W which is lower end. I was looking at an Asus monitor but my question is, what do things like contrast ratio etc have on the picture quality?
The Acer is 700:1 and the Asus is 2000:1 which I assume is better?
You do not want a TN-Panel. That is the first thing. They are not able to deliver something over 90% of the SRGB color room. Something like an Eizo S2231WE-BK is a good idea for editing. (I am looking at the one as well for replacing my old CRT)
I did a bit of researching myself & these two show-up almost everywhere as some of the top-rated monitors in the market right now.
There's little difference between both of them so what are your takes on these ?
Which one should i lean more towards ?
Btw, which are those monitors that the A.net screeners use/were gifted ?
So i'll certainly NOT buy those, going by their 'fantastic/high' screening standards as when this photo is rejected for the following reasons [photoid=6210232]
It makes a me think, whether i signed-up on a hobby website or enter an editing contest.
I can only describe the rejection as 'offensively demeaning/disgusting' at best, but its certainly a great way to build-up a huge database of niiiiice "common" side-on shots though
The Samsung has a TN Panel as has the Dell. Both are not really suitable for image editing on a semi professional level.
Eizo S2231 ist mire what you would want. Lenovo 220X would be a cheaper option.
Be careful with the Apple HD Cinema displays when you are not using these Apple panels together with an Apple computer.
I own the 24inch version. The quality of those screens is very good but I'm having several problems:
1) The monitor cannot display resolutions lower than 1024 pixels width. That doesn't sound that bad but it will give problems with your PC BIOS screen during start-up. The BIOS screen is not visible. Basically this means that you will need another monitor to change your BIOS settings. Now and then the monitor even won't show the Windows log-in screen. You will have to switch the power on and off to get the monitor working. I assume this is not a problem when working with Apple computers.
2) Before I bought the monitor I checked the thing in the Apple shop for bad pixels. Only the third (!) was free of bad pixels. That says something about Apple's quality control.
3) After about nine months my monitor just quit working. Apple did a splendid job by instantly giving me a new one. But still.... I don't think I would buy another one if mine breaks again.
However, this was more than a year ago and things might have changed. But I justed wanted to tell you so you know if you decide to go for an Apple screen
Thanks Roel, dont think i'll be going for an Apple.
Ok Stefan here are the two monitors you shortlisted & i also came across this Dell UltraSharp 24" 2408WFP which is again rated quite highly, can you check & tell me whether that one too uses TN panels ?
I do not want to spend too much on a monitor however, how unsuitable would the previous 2 monitors be for editing purpose. Can you just briefly elaborate a bit on the Pro's & Cons according to you for the above 2 monitors from an editing perspective.
From my- limited- point of view is it all about the calibration of your monitor.
On my desktop pc I use a 8 year old 19* Dell monitor.I don't like the image-quality on this screen, even after calibration.
Today, I do all my editing on my laptop; a new Packard Bell with just a small 15* monitor; perfectly calibrated.
Image quality/ colour/ sharpness is close to perfect and all my accepted pics on different websites are edited and uploaded on this laptop.
Monitor calibration does 80% of the work, I suppose.
Off course there are some monitor brands around who are known for their quality, but even a $1000 screen is crap, if the quality control (in the factory)and calibration is not OK.
From my- limited- point of view is it all about the calibration of your monitor.
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Today, I do all my editing on my laptop; a new Packard Bell with just a small 15* monitor; perfectly calibrated.
Image quality/ colour/ sharpness is close to perfect and all my accepted pics on different websites are edited and uploaded on this laptop.
Freek
I would be interested to know how you went about the calibration process on your Laptop?
@ vishal all are S-PVA panels and should be suitable for photo editing on a semi-pro-level.
Originally posted by Cam
What about people that don't have bucket loads of cash to spend and do this as a hobby? I have an ACER LCD and it has served me well over the years.
It is all a matter of decision making. For example, when I was looking for a LCD to replace my CRT at home, I did go for 19" only but an Eizo 1932S. Surely I could have gotten much larger ones with TN panels.
But I can only recommend that you should compare a TN-Panel and S-PVA side by side. You will notice the difference in colors instantly. I could compare the S1932 (S-PVA) to the S1911 (TN) from Eizo. They are more or less equal, apart from the panel and it was a huge difference.
@ vishal all are S-PVA panels and should be suitable for photo editing on a semi-pro-level.
I could compare the S1932 (S-PVA) to the S1911 (TN) from Eizo. They are more or less equal, apart from the panel and it was a huge difference.
Thanks for that Stefan, now help me with this then, are all Eizo models non-TN or do some of their monitors use TN panels ?
If i can get a great non-TN panel 18"/19"/20" monitor which costs somewhere around $500/- or less then i'd certainly like to go for that one or else i may consider the L220X.
So can you sugest any other good ones which do not have to be 22" but good for editing ?
Thanks in advance.
P.S. u seem to type awefully quickly or something, u always end up making a lotta typing errors (i corrected those though)
Thanks for that Stefan, now help me with this then, are all Eizo models non-TN or do some of their monitors use TN panels ?
If i can get a great non-TN panel 18"/19"/20" monitor which costs somewhere around $500/- or less then i'd certainly like to go for that one or else i may consider the L220X.
So can you sugest any other good ones which do not have to be 22" but good for editing ?
Thanks in advance.
P.S. u seem to type awefully quickly or something, u always end up making a lotta typing errors (i corrected those though)
Eizo does make a few TN-Panel LCDs as well. I can wholly recommend the EIZO 1932 as I have it at home and love it, but it is only 19".
EIZO is a visual technology company that manufactures high-end monitors and display solutions for business, graphics, home entertainment, healthcare, maritime, security/surveillance, ATC and defense/aerospace.
(My typing problem always happens, when I talk in German, while writing in English)
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