Do you use a LCD for photo editing?

[ikiru]

So I'm looking to get a new monitor for my older 12" powerbook. I want something at least 19". I want to keep the budget down, but I want something reasonably good for photo editing. As I scan my negs.

Anyone use a 19" LCD? what do you use? how do you like it?!

 

[Bryce]

My ancient CRT monitor died about 6 months ago. So when it got replaced, it was with a Viewsonic brand LCD model, VP2030b. For what it's worth, the new monitor is plain better than the old one; much broader gamut, sharper, etc. You can even view it from any angle- seriously.
So I'm really happy with the monitor, but I didn't compare to modern CRT's so I couldn't say how it stacks up against them. I'd guess PNET might have good writeups on the pros and cons of various monitor types for imaging purposes.

 

[sf]

I much prefer LCD monitors for editing work - much easier on the eyes, no flicker, smaller (so you can use your desk space), and cheaper for the size. Get a calibration device, too.

 

[GeneW]

I switched from a massive Viewsonic 19" CRT to a bright, trim Dell 19" LCD and I'd never switch back. The LCD is fine for photo editing, for me.

Gene

 

[garybrook]

My suggestion

My suggestion

I bought a Samsung 17" model 770P screen to use with my older Dell laptop and it has worked very well. Samsung make a companion 19" model 970P. Both are highly rated professional quality screens and my experience with the 770P backs up the reported ratings. In Australia they are being discontinued with no apparent replacements and are being discounted to silly levels when you consider their quality. The software is complex and requires that you adjust screen settings via your PC/Mac rather than via switches or buttons on the screen itself, but despite that it works well if the installation proceeds OK on your computer. Regards,

Gary.

 

[colyn]

I recently replaced my old monitor with a new wide screen LCD. Working with images is so much easier now and the colors and black & white look more true to life.
As one poster said there is no flicker.

 

[ikiru]

hmmm..This is sounding good. When I search the net I found lots of threads(most dated 2003-2005) that were talking about the poor quality of LCDs..Which Dell 19" are you using gene? they have three models!

 

[GeneW]

Which Dell 19" are you using gene? they have three models!

Mine is called UltraSharp 1907FP 19-inch Flat Panel

Gene

 

[OldNick]

After my wife's monitor died, I moved my old, dependable Trinitron to her machine and ordered a 19 inch Dell 1907FP Ultrasharp Flat Panel Monitor. I have been well satisfied with this LCD monitor for both general work and photo work using PhotoShop.

Jim N.

 

[MP Guy]

I a using a Dell 2185 wide screen and love it.

 

[ikiru]

looks like dell has downgraded their 1907fp. It no longer has a 8 bit panel!

 

[nksyoon]

I'm currently researching LCD displays as well. Some links:

Here's a post which talks about LCDs for creative pros - useful for understanding the technology.

A popular hardware website recommends for nonprofessional photo editing:

1. 20.1"w: NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2, 1680x1050 (16:10)
2. 20.1": HP LP2065, 1600x1200 (4:3)
3. 21.0"w: Samsung SyncMaster 215TW, 1680x1050 (16:10)
4. 19": Samsung SyncMaster 971P, 1280x1024 (5:4)

 

[PaulDalex]

To me, many technology rounds are necessary before I switch to LCD. Those I see and those I have are plain dreadful for photography. I have never seen the 5grand Eizo that reproduces Adobe RGB. And neither I want to spend that much. Lacie admits that its expensive pro LCD can give 70% of the colors of a CRT.
There are so many other reasons. If you move out axis a little you see the negative of the image! One more for all the rest. They accept up to a few broken pixel. Were it only one I see it the very moment I look at the panel for the first time . I can't stand it. It is dreadful. They have to first guarantee me 100% of their pixel as one of the necessary conditions to buy!
So if my trinitron expires I will buy another CRT. I hope I will find it. It is similar to film vs digital.
Pistach

 

[Magnus]

For serious editing I still use my old Eizo 21"

Normal stuff I use my 23" apple

 

[IGMeanwell]

I use a 20'' wide screen Acer ... Its gamma corrected unlike my last LCD panel which kind of caused some problems