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01/19/2015 05:12:14 PM · #1 |
I recently purchased a 24" NEC multi sync EA244WMI monitor for my Mac and I'm very unhappy with the results.
What is your best experience for processing and printing on a 24" monitor?
Was unable to calibrate, I attempted with the spider and apple calibrating and all this was unsuccessful. Antialiasing is consistently wrong and altogether over saturated and contrasty.
Any thought for a different monitor? |
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01/19/2015 06:49:29 PM · #2 |
I looked at the specs and reviews for the model you referenced. Compared to your Apple display, I can understand if you are not overwhelmed with the color accuracy. It is an LED-backlit display, and most LED-backlit displays (those that do not use R, G and B LEDs) have smaller gamut than fluorescent-backlit displays. That said, you seem to be having bigger issues than that. One thing I'd strongly recommend before you write this monitor off is to make sure that, before calibrating, you have all of the "dynamic" features turned off. Also, if you are having trouble with anto-aliasing, make sure that any "sharpening" features of the monitor are off.
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01/19/2015 07:01:00 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Also, if you are having trouble with anto-aliasing, make sure that any "sharpening" features of the monitor are off. |
Also, make sure you are viewing at 100%, 50%, 25%, etc. Other magnifications can introduce more viewing artifacts. |
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01/19/2015 07:07:08 PM · #4 |
Thank you both.
Yes, the dynamic functions were off (standard mode) and there are no sharpening options as far as I can see.
I understand the limitations of a LED backlit display.
What monitors are you happy with? |
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01/19/2015 07:29:13 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by mariuca:
What monitors are you happy with? |
I haven't bought a monitor in quite a while, but the one I have that I very much like is the dell U2713, but it is an outdated version that is not the same as the currently-available U2713HM.
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01/20/2015 12:05:14 AM · #6 |
Every recent non-Apple monitor I've bought for design and photography (about a dozen) has been from Dell. They generally arrive way out of calibration, but the hardware is sound. There are several deals posted here. Ideally, you should be looking for an IPS display with 2560x1440 or higher resolution.
Message edited by author 2015-01-20 00:05:54. |
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01/20/2015 06:53:22 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Every recent non-Apple monitor I've bought for design and photography (about a dozen) has been from Dell. They generally arrive way out of calibration, but the hardware is sound. There are several deals posted here. Ideally, you should be looking for an IPS display with 2560x1440 or higher resolution. |
+1
based on my experience higher resolution does help in covering some fine details. |
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01/20/2015 09:19:04 PM · #8 |
Thank you all.
I'll return the monitor and look for a dell since an apple one is surpassing my monetary limit. (I'd rather get another prime lens for the Fuji)
Was never quite pleased with any monitor and managed to find a way to dance around it when it came to photographs.
If any of you have an idea about this thorny issue I'll be happy to hear it. |
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01/20/2015 09:40:10 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by mariuca:
If any of you have an idea about this thorny issue I'll be happy to hear it. |
When I got lessons in scanning (before digital cameras everyone scanned prints or film) we were taught to trust the numbers in the Photoshop Info window, not the monitor. I still try to do that ... |
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01/31/2015 03:58:50 PM · #10 |
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