fxt1 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I know this has been asked before - but most of those threads are rather out ofdate... I also know that CRTs are best - but I've just not got the space. I'm after an LCD monitor.I have a budget up to UKP:370 (but closer to UKP:250 is better) Miniumum 19"Minimum 700:1 contrast ratioMaximum refresh rate of 8ms Preferably with DVI input. Most importantly - it must have optimum colour display (and be good with greysand blacks)... - I do a lot of B/W work. Any feedback on where to buy (UK online stores) would also be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauh44 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 LaCie, Eizo, Sony and even good ol' Dell all make some nice monitors that you should be able to order at least online from the UK. You didn't mention budget which would be helpful because some come with built-in monitor calibration tools/devices, etc. that you may want and conversely, some may have features you don't need - like built-in speakers. Personally, if budget wasn't a big consideration, I'd look at these puppies: http://www.eizo.com/products/graphics/index.asp As you can see, Eizo's done its homework with regards to the needs of digital photographers - but they're not cheap! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauh44 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Sorry! You *did* mention budget! I guess that kills the Eizo. :( Oh well... I think you're probably in Dell territory - although they make some very nice monitors for the money and I believe you can order them online from the UK. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_earussi1 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Faye, check out the Viewsonic VP2030. I did the same research about 6 mts ago and Tom's Hardware Guide rated the VP930 (1280x1024) as the best all around monitor http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/03/27/the_spring_2006_lcd_collection/page45.html (I do video editing as well so needed a fast monitor). But the resolution was too coarse for my eyes and so went for it's big brother the VP2030 (1600x1200). I paid around $450 at Newegg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Ingold Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 High contrast ratio does not indicate good photo performance. On the contrary, high contrast is one the parameters makeing LCDs difficult to adapt. 400:1 would be sufficient. An 8 msec retention time is indicative of a gaming or entertainment oriented monitor (i.e., movies), and generally have a lower bit depth of processing (6 vs 8 or 10). CRTs are best? Find someone who wants to go back after calibrating and settling in with an LCD monitor. I will second the Viewsonic VP series. I have a VP191 (1024x1280) which works superbly after calibration. I use Eye One Photo. The next step up would be Eizo, with a 10-bit processor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaromeo Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 NEC 2070NX is a very good monitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaromeo Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 <A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824002270">I think it will fit your budget</A> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_sibson1 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 The big step up in LCD monitors is to have one with look-up tables in the monitor, such as the NEC SpectraView 1990, but I think that takes it out of your price-range, and even more so when you allow for a colorimeter. The Samsung 215TW may be an interesting option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauren_macintosh Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Try cnet.com and read they reviews on lcd monitors I did it helped me get my 19inch wide body screen 1440x900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_marion Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 NEC 2070NX vs. NEC 20WMGX2 vs. Dell 2007WFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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