monitor recommendations

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JD
Jul 8, 2006
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I will be making the jump from shooting film to digital photography and I am shopping for a new PC. I was talking to someone familiar with the MAC version of Photoshop and he said I need to get a good monitor for the new PC I am going to buy.
I am looking at a DELL XP 400 or a Gateway from Best Buy. Do you have any recommendations on a monitor? Will the LCD that comes with the computer work or do I need something better.
Thanks in Advance
JD

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bmoag
Jul 8, 2006
How familiar are you with Photoshop to begin with and how much do you know about color management and monitor calibration?
It sounds like you are new to these subjects. It takes some time, effort and $ beyond buying a computer and a copy of Photoshop.
It is necessary to invest in a monitor calibration device and learn how to use it.
It is also worthwhile to obtain the best printer you can afford. I strongly recommend Epson printers as their implementation of color management, including profiles for their extensive line of papers, is the most reliable and easy to use when you start. Canon printers are capable but have profiles for only the two Canon paper surfaces and those profiles are, IMHO, dubious. There is an extensive literature about CRT vs LCD for image processing. Particularly when you are starting out is easier to calibrate and use even an average CRT than any LCD for color managed image processing because of fundamental differences between the two diplay types. LCDs can be used with calibration and color management although it is certainly easier to achieve a match between print and monitor with CRT displays.
These are complex issues and their are many opinions on these subjects. Persevere and it all becomes clear.
Eventually.
QY
qatar_yes
Jul 8, 2006
bmoag أرسلت:
How familiar are you with Photoshop to begin with and how much do you know about color management and monitor calibration?
It sounds like you are new to these subjects. It takes some time, effort and $ beyond buying a computer and a copy of Photoshop.
It is necessary to invest in a monitor calibration device and learn how to use it.
It is also worthwhile to obtain the best printer you can afford. I strongly recommend Epson printers as their implementation of color management, including profiles for their extensive line of papers, is the most reliable and easy to use when you start. Canon printers are capable but have profiles for only the two Canon paper surfaces and those profiles are, IMHO, dubious. There is an extensive literature about CRT vs LCD for image processing. Particularly when you are starting out is easier to calibrate and use even an average CRT than any LCD for color managed image processing because of fundamental differences between the two diplay types. LCDs can be used with calibration and color management although it is certainly easier to achieve a match between print and monitor with CRT displays.
These are complex issues and their are many opinions on these subjects. Persevere and it all becomes clear.
Eventually.
J
JD
Jul 9, 2006
A professional I know said he would be happy to lend me a calibration device and he is the one that said I should look for a good monitor and also suggested a CRT vs an LCD.
I am not familiar with color management etc. From what I have read/heard I will be looking at Epsom printers.
Thanks for the info
JD

"bmoag" wrote in message
How familiar are you with Photoshop to begin with and how much do you know about color management and monitor calibration?
It sounds like you are new to these subjects. It takes some time, effort and $ beyond buying a computer and a copy of Photoshop.
It is necessary to invest in a monitor calibration device and learn how to use it.
It is also worthwhile to obtain the best printer you can afford. I strongly recommend Epson printers as their implementation of color management, including profiles for their extensive line of papers, is the most reliable and easy to use when you start. Canon printers are capable but have profiles for only the two Canon paper surfaces and those profiles are, IMHO, dubious.
There is an extensive literature about CRT vs LCD for image processing. Particularly when you are starting out is easier to calibrate and use even an average CRT than any LCD for color managed image processing because of fundamental differences between the two diplay types. LCDs can be used with calibration and color management although it is certainly easier to achieve a match between print and monitor with CRT displays. These are complex issues and their are many opinions on these subjects. Persevere and it all becomes clear.
Eventually.
MH
Mike Hyndman
Jul 9, 2006
—– Original Message —–
From: "JD"
Newsgroups: adobe.photoshop.windows
Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 4:02 AM
Subject: Re: monitor recommendations

A professional I know said he would be happy to lend me a calibration device and he is the one that said I should look for a good monitor and also suggested a CRT vs an LCD.

"I am not familiar with color management etc. "

To get the best out of PS and avoid disappointments, you will need a grounding, see http://www.computer-darkroom.com/ps9_colour/ps9_1.htm for starters.

MH
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Lewis Lorton
Jul 11, 2006
Hold off on the printer for a while.
Until you learn about PS and photography, you are much better off working on what you see on the screen with an occasional print from someplace like MPIX.

Secondly, buy a good, USED monitor like a 21" Sony Trinitron – available on web for ~$90 + shipping. Infinitly bettr than any LCD up to $1200.

Third, use the calibrator – and maybe buy a Huey (~$89)from GretagMacbeth to keep your monitor correct. You want to see the true colors the way that printers do.

Fourth, Join at least one online photography community. Big ones like Photosig, Photonet or FredMiranda are useful but way too big. I work at Phototakers.com, great community that helps new photographers and with members at all levels.

Take pictures, get critique, learn composition, learn that your camera is only a tool to express your creativity.

L

Mike Hyndman wrote:
—– Original Message —–
From: "JD"
Newsgroups: adobe.photoshop.windows
Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 4:02 AM
Subject: Re: monitor recommendations

A professional I know said he would be happy to lend me a calibration device and he is the one that said I should look for a good monitor and also suggested a CRT vs an LCD.

"I am not familiar with color management etc. "
To get the best out of PS and avoid disappointments, you will need a grounding, see http://www.computer-darkroom.com/ps9_colour/ps9_1.htm for starters.

MH

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