How do I get the most out of my new monitor?

[jrm27]

I've finally got a new monitor. After making do with a 15" CRT screen that cost me about $30, I acquired A new Dell 2208 WFP UltraSharp monitor. I am loving the 22" widescreen setup.

So, how do I set this puppy up to maximize it for photo editing? Are there specific things you might recommend? Color profiles? Calibration steps?

I'm running it off a Mac Mini (intel, duo-core, etc...)

Any suggestions would be very appreciated!

[bohdank]

Anything short of using a hardware calibrator is just guessing.

The Spyder 2 or 3, Huey Pro, Eye1 are just some of the models that are available.

[jrm27]

anyone else have a recommendation for this monitor type? I'm getting conflicting info searhing the forums a bit!

[cueball]

I just got a Spyder3 Pro for Christmas from my wife and have used it on my daughter's laptop screen, our Dell 19" LCD monitor at home, and a Samsung 19" LCD monitor at work. Every one of them has worked very well and made a huge difference in how my pictures look. I've read some really good reviews of the ColorMunki as well but found it to be a few hundred dollars out of my price range since I don't plan on doing my own printing at any point soon. Good luck!

[Terrywoodenpic]

I have bought my self a Huey pro.
It has considerably change my screen
However I have a question
when I load photographs I often get this message

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b279/terrywoodenpic/mismatch.jpg

Which setting should I use???
The working space is as calibrated by the huey should I convert to the working space or use the embedded option.

Any one know???

[In2Photos]

I have bought my self a Huey pro.
It has considerably change my screen
However I have a question
when I load photographs I often get this message

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b279/terrywoodenpic/mismatch.jpg

Which setting should I use???
The working space is as calibrated by the huey should I convert to the working space or use the embedded option.

Any one know???
Have a read here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=296149

You do not have the color settings set up correctly in PS.

[René Damkot]

Yup. Never set your monitor profile as working space.

[Terrywoodenpic]

Thanks all

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