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 12/05/2008 06:32:11 PM · #1
I've never seen much discussion about monitor quality and/or suggestions before.

Anyone have experience doing image processing on modern wide-screen monitors up to 30"? If so, would you have thoughts, suggestions and/or recommendations for oversized monitors to be used for still image processing with Photoshop?

I need one or more 30" monitors for my non-photography purpose where image quality is not important but want them good enough to process high quality pictures.

I've always did all my post processing on calibrated CRT monitors so have zero experience with any other type of monitor. So any information about using oversized screens from folks that use them would be greatly appreciated.
 12/07/2008 08:58:43 AM · #2
I'm surprised that no one at DPC has anything to say about this subject.

Monitors have evolved considerable in the last few years and I'm completely clueless how this impacts still image processing with Photoshop.

Surely there are DPCers out there that have experience with quality considerations with wide screen flat panel monitor purchases.

Here are some specific questions:

How does the quality of wide flat panel displays compare to CRT screens?

What sharpness considerations should you be aware of when using Photoshop on large flat panel displays?

What about HD monitors? Are there such things? If so, how does that affect image processing?

You have any wide screen monitors you would recommend over others? If so, what brands and sizes?

My need is for one or more wide flat panel displays in the 30" range. It is for a non-photography purpose but I want to be able to do image processing as well. Sorta kill two birds with one stone, so as to speak. :)

Thanks for any input or insight any of you might be able to provide.

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 12/07/2008 09:18:51 AM · #3
I currently have two 30in Dell 3008 monitors. I chose these in preference to the Apple 30inch displays which are the natural choice for my Mac Pro.

Reasons for choosing - really good reviews, very good color range, faster response time than the Apple. Every input you can imagine and HDCP compliance. I did think I might connect my PS3 to one of the screens, but I have actually ended up leaving it in the lounge. The resolution of the monitor is well in excess of 1080p HD and this can be run at full resolution in a window on the screen, though of course it can be scaled to full screen as desired.

The Dells do seem to suffer from a bit of light bleed but only when the screens are completely black. I think the Apples are better in this regard, and cheaper, and prettier on the desk but the lack of display port and HDCP compliance was the thing that put me off.

I would definitely recommend the screen real estate two 30 inch monitors give you; I tend to share my editing between Aperture 2 and Photoshop CS4 and round trip between the two; this works really well with the two screens.

Also, I do quite a lot of video work and using Final Cut Studio with this set-up is a joy.

Does this help?

Paul

12/07/2008 09:45:05 AM · #4
Wow... Thanks Paul... this is exactly the kind of information I'm looking for.

The Dell 3008 sounds perfect. The shell shock of the sticker price on that baby is a lot more than I'd like to feel. It costs more than a lot of pretty decent wide screen HDTVs.

If I go with it is a good thing I'll also be getting new computer equipment to "support" it. LOL!!
 12/07/2008 10:07:49 AM · #5
No problem

I've a couple of full 1080p HD TVs - a 46" Sony Bravia X Series and a 40" Samsung Series 5 (the Sony is much, much better). However, neither are remotely close to the quality or resolution of these types of monitor. The TVs only display at 1920 X 1080 versus the huge 2560 X 1600 resolutions of the monitors; and given the monitors are much smaller, the pixels / inch reflects an even greater difference.

You probably already know this, but if you do upgrade your system to drive these sorts of displays you'll need to specify a dual-link graphics card (that isn't the same as dual dvi).

I hope this helps.

Paul
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