What Display / Monitor do you use? at DVinfo.net

Denny Kyser · September 1st, 2007, 09:53 AM

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 · September 1st, 2007, 03:47 PM

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 · September 4th, 2007, 05:59 AM

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 · September 4th, 2007, 07:05 AM

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

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

Thanks in advance,

September 1st, 2007, 09:53 AM	#1
Denny Kyser Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Warren, Pa Posts: 785	What Display / Monitor do you use? 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

September 1st, 2007, 03:47 PM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Hi Denny.......... 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

September 4th, 2007, 05:59 AM	#3
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	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! __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

September 4th, 2007, 07:05 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Please direct any and all replies to our dedicated Monitors forum: http://dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=112 Thanks in advance, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!