monitors

Hello all. My name is ron matt and I'm brand new to this forum and to

photography as well. I'm a retired graphic designer and have a lot of experience

working with photos and photographers but until now, never took a serious turn

at being behind the lens. I'm starting out with a Lumix FZ8 and hopefully will

end up with a digital SLR. So far I'm pleased with the results the Lumix is

producing, but I know I'll require more later. The question I'm posing deals

with LCD monitors. I have a ViewSonic 22" widescreen which I opted for over a

Samsung 22" WS. It's fine for design, but what's the general view regarding

photography ? Should I plug my CRT back in ? I'm hoping to get some experienced

input here.. Thanks

I think there a sentiment that any panel that's 6-bit might as well be a paperweight and its next to impossible to get the manufacturer to be honest about real panel bit depth.

Thanks Steve...does this mean that I should plug the CRT back in? "Cause I'm not sure of the depth on the LCD.

If it is a vx2235wm, It is not thought highly of and probably 6-bit. Viewsonic makes a 20 inch (don't remember, but there is a 25 in the model number) that is supposed to be quite a bit better. I have heard that there is a reasonably priced Samsung with 8-bit. The only thing I can say for sure on the subject is that solutions can be found for ten times as much money and more than I can afford.

I'd go through the trouble of finding a good panel. There's alot of computer desk kits that aren't even designed to handle the weight of a CRT anymore and I think the LCD's may age better.

Even if TFT monitors are more and more better on color gamma, CRT is still the suggested solution. Best solution is calibrated CRT ;-)

 

Regards,

 

Sandro