Preferred Monitor for Post Processing

I really need to get a large external monitor for post processing on my MacBook Pro laptop. With the proliferation of monitors available, I am curious what brand & model you veterans prefer. And why.

Thank you!

Check the computer section for a VERY large list of good monitors. I would highly suggest starting off with looking at the Dell 2408WFP and U2410. One of the best compromises between quality and cost (very high quality, very low, comparatively to other 24" non-tn monitors, cost)

I would make sure to leave some expense for a display calibrator. It makes calibrating your monitor easy and ensures consistency of accuracy over time. I myself use an 20" Apple Cinema Display and an X-Rite Eye-One Display LT calibration device on Windows 7. I originally bought the display to compliment my ailing Mac system, but was glad to know that it still worked with the newer Windows laptop I had purchased (The laptop display is just subpar for editing).

If a 22" would suffice the Dell 2209WA is a pretty good choice. You can read some reviews below.

http://accessories.us.​dell.com …=320-7825&cs=04&c=us&l=en

Some information about the 2209WA here on POTN as well.

https://photography-on-the.net …t=634520&highli​ght=2209wa

We are using a Newer Wide screen but it stretches the pics out and distorts them, we did look at a Brand New monitor the other day and it was supposed to post pics on it with out distortion, but would check it out next time before we purchased a new monitor.

limited_10 wrote in post #9457371
We are using a Newer Wide screen but it stretches the pics out and distorts them, we did look at a Brand New monitor the other day and it was supposed to post pics on it with out distortion, but would check it out next time before we purchased a new monitor.

Sounds like you just are using a screwed up resolution. Check your current monitor specifications (look for a model number and google it), then just set your computer to display at that resolution.

limited_10 wrote in post #9457371
We are using a Newer Wide screen but it stretches the pics out and distorts them...

LCD screens have a "native resolution" which they should be left at for best quality.

kitjv wrote in post #9456271
With the proliferation of monitors available, I am curious what brand & model you veterans prefer.

Depends on budget and needs. On a modest budget, you can't beat the 2 Dell models that basroil mentioned. Personally, I'm using the popular Dell 2209WA which is an extremely affordable 22" with a good quality e-IPS display panel.

I'm interested in stepping up to the NEC P221W with Spectraview calibration. This model packages an extremely high quality 22" display with NEC's proprietary calibration hardware and software. (You should budget for a calibration system anyway.)

And of course, if I win the lottery, I'd go for the professional LCDs from Eizo.

Good discussion on the topic here.

ChasP505 wrote in post #9459118
Depends on budget and needs.

My desire for a larger monitor is driven exclusively by image post processing. I am an intermediate photog who eventually would like to print & mount selected images for my own enjoyment. In addition to sufficient size, I want a monitor that will accurately display my images & (when calibrated) will assure excellent print reproduction.

Regarding price.... although I certainly understand that the quality of a monitor is often positively related to the price tag, I suspect that incremental increases in quality taper off as price rises beyond some point. So....I am trying not to venture above that "set point" beyond which the rising price tag results in small improvements in quality.

Am I making sense?

kitjv wrote in post #9459566
...Am I making sense?

Absolutely... and this just reinforces my support for basroil's earlier recommendations. If you still need larger than 24", the new Dell U2711 looks killer in price and specs.

Thanks, ChasP.

BTW, I have read several references about IPS vs. TN displays. Can you briefly expalin the difference. Thanks.

A 30" monitor will give you a bigger canvas to work with than say a 24" monitor (assuming that the 30" monitor has a higher display resolution). I myself would love a 30" monitor and would buy one if I had the money. NEC looks like they have some killer models, and I'm interested in the MultiSync LCD3090WQXi-BK.

kitjv wrote in post #9459673
Thanks, ChasP.

BTW, I have read several references about IPS vs. TN displays. Can you briefly expalin the difference. Thanks.

Here ya go...

Link

Beautiful. I now count myself among the enlightened.

Thank you.

kitjv wrote in post #9459566
My desire for a larger monitor is driven exclusively by image post processing. I am an intermediate photog who eventually would like to print & mount selected images for my own enjoyment. In addition to sufficient size, I want a monitor that will accurately display my images & (when calibrated) will assure excellent print reproduction.

Regarding price.... although I certainly understand that the quality of a monitor is often positively related to the price tag, I suspect that incremental increases in quality taper off as price rises beyond some point. So....I am trying not to venture above that "set point" beyond which the rising price tag results in small improvements in quality.

Am I making sense?

Take a good look at the dell 2408WFP/U2410 then. They should be just good enough for you now, without breaking the bank.