JohnPhotography Senior Member  861 posts Likes: 3 Joined Oct 2008 Location: SoCal More info | Sep 25, 2010 13:08 | #1 i'm currently processing images on my 13" MBP and its killing my eyes. so i'm looking to add a larger second monitor for the sole purpose of post processing. R3 x3 | 1Dx mkIII | 1Dx mkII | RF 24-70mm | RF 24-240mm | RF 600mm | RF 70-200 | EF 16-35 | RF 100-500
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ChasP505 "brain damaged old guy"  5,566 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2006 Location: New Mexico, USA More info | Sep 25, 2010 15:00 | #2 John Photography wrote in post #10976310  question is, what exactly am i looking for in a monitor? i know i want something larger, pref 23"+....but what other important specs makes for a good monitor for processing? resolution? panel type? response time? contrast ratio? Resolution-- Will vary by display size. Don't worry too much about it. Chas P
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adam8080 Goldmember  2,280 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, Alabama More info | Sep 25, 2010 15:05 | #3 ^Yup. Huntsville Real Estate Photography
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Sep 27, 2010 00:45 | #4 ChasP505 wrote in post #10976759 Resolution-- Will vary by display size. Don't worry too much about it. Panel type-- IPS or PVA. Response time-- Mostly irrelevant to photo editing Contrast ratio-- Lower the better. The contrast ratio of a photo print is 250cd/m2 at best. An entry level 22" IPS paneled monitor can be had for around $250 USD. Pro quality monitors start at around $500. Other considerations. In addition to a good monitor, you'll want a calibration system. Pro quality monitors usually have a proprietary, integrated calibration system as an option. http://www.necdisplay.com …4d-4223-b75e-c23e8b085ed7 http://accessories.us.dell.com …usl=en&cs=19&sku=320-9270 what's the difference between this monitor R3 x3 | 1Dx mkIII | 1Dx mkII | RF 24-70mm | RF 24-240mm | RF 600mm | RF 70-200 | EF 16-35 | RF 100-500
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themadman Cream of the Crop  18,871 posts Likes: 14 Joined Nov 2009 Location: Northern California More info | Sep 27, 2010 01:46 | #5 John Photography wrote in post #10984701 what's the difference between this monitor on sale vs the dell you posted above?!Nothing Will | WilliamLiuPhotography.com
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ChasP505 "brain damaged old guy" 5,566 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2006 Location: New Mexico, USA More info | Sep 27, 2010 08:55 | #6 John Photography wrote in post #10984701 what's the difference between this monitor on sale vs the dell you posted above?!It's on sale. But, why would you want a low end monitor, when all your camera equipment is high end? It's like using Canon's best camera body, but only using the cheapest kit lens with it. Chas P
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Sep 27, 2010 12:19 | #7 adam8080 wrote in post #10976791 ^Yup. Also, make sure your laptop can display the native resolution on your new monitor. ok, i'm a bit confused with native resolutions... ChasP505 wrote in post #10986167 It's on sale. But, why would you want a low end monitor, when all your camera equipment is high end? It's like using Canon's best camera body, but only using the cheapest kit lens with it. my current 13" MBP is fine, but i want an external monitor while docked at my desk. i'd rather spend my $ on glass. R3 x3 | 1Dx mkIII | 1Dx mkII | RF 24-70mm | RF 24-240mm | RF 600mm | RF 70-200 | EF 16-35 | RF 100-500
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ChasP505 "brain damaged old guy" 5,566 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2006 Location: New Mexico, USA More info | Sep 27, 2010 13:32 | #8 John Photography wrote in post #10987280 ok, i'm a bit confused with native resolutions... 13" MBP: 1280x800 Dell Monitor: 920x1080 optimal resolution how would i know if the monitor can be displayed properly w/o being stretched? The 23" Dell is 1920 x 1080. Your laptop's video card should be able to resolve this resolution. You don't want to try and run an external monitor at anything else but native (optimal) resolution. John Photography wrote in post #10987280 ...my current 13" MBP is fine, but i want an external monitor while docked at my desk. i'd rather spend my $ on glass. Your glass and your monitor are your eyes to the image. Why get the best of one and cheap out on the other? Chas P
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