ANYONE KNOW ABOUT LCD MONITORS?

cactusclay · 29th of January 2005 (Sat)

I'm trying to figure out what the best specs on LCD monitors are for doing digital photography. I don't know anything about pixel pitch, contrast ratio, cd/m brightness and all the other stuff to make an intelligent decision on a monitor for around 300 bucks, to go with a Mac Mini. Any help would be greatly appreaciated.

Jon · 1st of February 2005 (Tue)

For around $300 - don't try LCD; the good ones are too small and the big ones are too lousy. A good 19" CRT would be your best bet. There are DVI-VGA adapters if MiniMe^hac only has a DVI port. If you really have to go LCD, you need a high contrast ratio (450:1 - 500:1). Brightness - how bright is your work area - unless it's pretty dim, you'll need a bright (high cd/m value) one. Almost any display in a given size will have the same resolution, and that's all it'll run at - any other resolution is going to get acute jaggedies, so pixel pitch won't be too much of a variable. You might be able to get a decent 17" (1280x1024) LCD for not too much beyond $300. Samsung and NEC/Mitsubishi are probably the better brands around now. If you're going to buy one, buy it in-store so you can look at it live, and make sure you can return it for dead pixels. Circuit City's got a pretty good reputation for allowing that.

JZaun · 2nd of February 2005 (Wed)

I just got a Dell, 17" LCD Ultrasharp, (1280x1024) and I love it. It replaced a viewsonic 19" Cost $314 plus shipping. I don't miss the 19" desk hog at all!

JZ

roanjohn · 4th of February 2005 (Fri)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ad.php?t=54587

........just another recommendation

Ro1

29th of January 2005 (Sat)	#1
cactusclay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,610	ANYONE KNOW ABOUT LCD MONITORS? I'm trying to figure out what the best specs on LCD monitors are for doing digital photography. I don't know anything about pixel pitch, contrast ratio, cd/m brightness and all the other stuff to make an intelligent decision on a monitor for around 300 bucks, to go with a Mac Mini. Any help would be greatly appreaciated.

1st of February 2005 (Tue)	#2
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,142	Re: ANYONE KNOW ABOUT LCD MONITORS? For around $300 - don't try LCD; the good ones are too small and the big ones are too lousy. A good 19" CRT would be your best bet. There are DVI-VGA adapters if MiniMe^hac only has a DVI port. If you really have to go LCD, you need a high contrast ratio (450:1 - 500:1). Brightness - how bright is your work area - unless it's pretty dim, you'll need a bright (high cd/m value) one. Almost any display in a given size will have the same resolution, and that's all it'll run at - any other resolution is going to get acute jaggedies, so pixel pitch won't be too much of a variable. You might be able to get a decent 17" (1280x1024) LCD for not too much beyond $300. Samsung and NEC/Mitsubishi are probably the better brands around now. If you're going to buy one, buy it in-store so you can look at it live, and make sure you can return it for dead pixels. Circuit City's got a pretty good reputation for allowing that. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

2nd of February 2005 (Wed)	#3
JZaun Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,500	Re: ANYONE KNOW ABOUT LCD MONITORS? I just got a Dell, 17" LCD Ultrasharp, (1280x1024) and I love it. It replaced a viewsonic 19" Cost $314 plus shipping. I don't miss the 19" desk hog at all! JZ

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roanjohn Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3,791	Re: ANYONE KNOW ABOUT LCD MONITORS? http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ad.php?t=54587 ........just another recommendation Ro1 __________________ www.pbase.com/roanjohn

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