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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

11/20/2006 05:56:35 PM · #1

I have almost saved enough from photography to get me a new computer monitor! I am currently using a 19" ViewSonic Professional Series P95f+ CRT. The problem I have is that even at the brightest setting, I can still not see all the blacks on the little bar. I want something that can be calibrated perfectly for photo editing. Also, I have heard wide-screens are awesome for using Photoshop. I feel like I am always rearranging my tools! And of course, the darn thing takes up SO much room on my desk.

I THINK I have chosen the one:
Dell 2407WFP 24" Wide-screen Monitor

I have seen a couple people here mention having one. What are your thoughts? Also, with the stand, I can not have it any higher than 18" tall. Will this monitor be able to squeeze in?

Any other alternatives I should consider?

Thanks :)

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

11/20/2006 06:03:46 PM · #2

Samsung 244T

wimbello

Canon EOS-10D

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Canon

11/20/2006 06:18:13 PM · #3

Originally posted by JRalston:

Dell 2407WFP 24" Wide-screen Monitor
I can not have it any higher than 18" tall. Will this monitor be able to squeeze in?

The stand is height adjustable.

I've heard very mixed reviews about this screen. Some very very good, but some "my eyes are bleeding" bad.

11/20/2006 06:19:52 PM · #4

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Samsung 244T

Thank you- I have read several reviews on this and they are pretty darn close to the Dell. The Dell is $100-$150 cheaper though.

11/20/2006 06:20:15 PM · #5

Originally posted by wimbello:

Originally posted by JRalston:
Dell 2407WFP 24" Wide-screen Monitor
I can not have it any higher than 18" tall. Will this monitor be able to squeeze in?

The stand is height adjustable.

I've heard very mixed reviews about this screen. Some very very good, but some "my eyes are bleeding" bad.

My eyes are bleeding? LOL From the brightness?

FireBird

11/20/2006 07:49:23 PM · #6

Originally posted by JRalston:

Any other alternatives I should consider?

Thanks :)

Have you tried the contrast setting?
Maybe buy a calibration tool? To
be sure your monitor can't be calibrated.
If it can the extra money can buy glass,
or camera! ;)

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

11/20/2006 08:01:48 PM · #7

Originally posted by fir3bird:

Originally posted by JRalston:

Any other alternatives I should consider?

Thanks :)

Have you tried the contrast setting?
Maybe buy a calibration tool? To
be sure your monitor can't be calibrated.
If it can the extra money can buy glass,
or camera! ;)

Yes, I have messed with the contrast and I use Spyder2 to calibrate.

I have enough glass for now! ;o) Now I need some desk space...LOL

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

11/20/2006 08:40:13 PM · #8

Just a side note... if you calibrate properly, that is, set whte & black points, gamma for each channel and color temperature, you will probably (read almost certainly) not be able to make out the last two of the black bars on the DPC voting grayscale. If you can, your black point is probably not set correctly.
Most LCDs are far too bright and need to be toned down as well.
I too have seen mixed reports on the Dell, BTW. Based on what I've seen, I don't think I'd chance it for photo editing.

Terramar

Canon EOS-7D

Tamron SP AF 11-18mm Aspherical Di II LD IF f/4.5-5.6 for Canon Digital

11/20/2006 10:34:28 PM · #9

The screen is great. I've had it for about 4 months. Worth every penny. Even Apple will make an occasional "dude." So I wouldn't worry too much about getting a bad monitor. I haven't had any problems.

11/20/2006 10:37:50 PM · #10

Originally posted by kirbic:

Really? That is good to hear. I cannot make out the last 4 or so on the right side.

Yeah I don't hear many "it's ok" comments. They are either glowing comments or bad comments.