What Display / Monitor do you use?

[Denny Kyser]

I have a 19" Lacie CRT graphics monitor on one PC that I use for my photography work but on the other PC have a HP 21" LCD but its really poor when it comes to color, and can not be calibrated very well.

I need a good graphics LCD but not sure what I can get by with. I know there are some decent ones out there, hoping to get some info here to follow up on.

Thanks,
Denny

[Chris Soucy]

You will find a shed load of stuff about this subject here:


http://dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=112

If what you need isn't there, it ain't on DVinfo.


CS

[Ervin Farkas]

Image quality in general depends greatly on the video card as well, not only on the monitor. But I'm with you on the general observation - a good CRT monitor is better than an average LCD, especially if we're talking the same price range. To me LCDs are a bit harsh for photo/video work, to the point where you can't bring down the excessive contrast to a usable level.

In the end it's a matter of personal preference. And of course, a computer monitor should only be used sparingly in video editing in the first place... watch your footage on a broadcast monitor instead!

[Chris Hurd]

Please direct any and all replies to our dedicated Monitors forum:

http://dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=112

Thanks in advance,