Electronic visual displays for computers.
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Is a wide gamut screen really worth?
My screen is about to die and I'm planing to buy a new one. I'm looking for a 27" one, and as I do many things on my computer, the choice is difficult :
I play recent FPS Games (sometimes, but I ...
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Why are colors more saturated on a wide gamut screen?
A wide gamut screen displays more than the sRGB color space.
So why, with softwares that do not deal with ICC profiles, with a given color that has it's own place / value in the global color space, is ...
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What color calibration device works best with a Dell U2711?
I have a Dell U2711 that I use for color critical work. I am wondering if anyone out there has tested multiple color correction devices and come up with a best use option for photoshop and working in ...
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Why am I getting a different look with Huey Pro on a LED monitor?
I own a Huey Pro and used it on CRTs, LCDs and my Mac Book Pro screen.
Been using it fine with these screens until I bought a LED monitor.
When calibrated with the Huey pro the LED monitor (connected ...
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Does the anti-glare coating on the DELL U2711 interfere with its use for photo editing and review?
I've been told that the anti-glare coating of the DELL U2711 makes it a poor choice for photo editing, despite the wide gamut.
I read many things about this screen on the web, but I haven't found any ...
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Comparing 1:1 zoom on a 27“ screen at 2560 x 1440 vs 22” screen at 1680 x 1050
When using Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom for example, and zooming the photo at 1:1 ratio, when you work on a 22" screen at 1680 x 1050, there is an great inside zoom. On such a screen the pixel are ...
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How to solve calibration with LaCie BlueEye Pro jamming in “contrast” step?
I'm using the LaCie BlueEye Pro to calibrate my Samsung 226BW monitor (S series). I have set the color temperature to 5500K, 95ccd/m² and black point to 0.2.
I use the last 4.5.6 version of the ...
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How does Dell UltraSharp U2412M perform for photo editing? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What should I look for in a monitor for photo processing?
I'm buying a monitor which I'll be using for editing with Lightroom and Photoshop. Problem is I'm far from ...
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Is the Spyder4Pro or x-rite i1Display Pro better for monitor calibration? [closed]
Does anyone have experience with either (or both) of these? I purchased two Dell U2412M IPS LED backlit LCD monitors for editing photos and doing webdesign work and I want to make sure they are ...
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Shooting computer screen
Are there any tips on shooting with iPhone another screen, like computer monitor. Maybe it requires some special lightning.
I'm trying, but it's always too dark or noisy.
Here are shots that I ...
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Are the color and brightness of a camera's LCD accurate? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why don’t you need to calibrate a camera’s LCD screen?
I guess $100 cameras have cheap LCDs. What about more expensive "creative compacts" (like Coolpix P6000, Canon ...
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What are the merits of a wide-gamut display in post-processing for web?
I've been researching about monitors to get one for post-processing. It seems like a wide-gamut IPS panel is recommended. I'll also be using a color calibration device.
I print so rarely that it can ...
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My pictures are never printed. Is there any point in buying a better monitor?
My monitor is pretty cheap and its colours are horribly dependent on the viewing angle, the moon and whatnot. I could edit my pictures on my old CRT, but its contrast and sharpness are quite bad.
On ...
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Why I can't take a clear photo of a television channel?
When I like to take photo a television at the program running, the picture is not clear. The Black block continually affect photo. Mobile Camera or Digital Camera also not take a clear picture,.
But ...
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How can I ensure true representation of colors on a TV screen?
I have a 55-inch Led TV that I would like to use to see my photos. How can I set the colors so that the image displayed matches as close as possible the true colors of the photo?
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How can I maintain photo color consistency across computer monitors?
When saving photos for the web from within Photoshop I run into issue where my colors are not consistent between monitors. While I understand there will be some difference between monitors there are ...
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What's the best way to calibrate my wide-gamut display used with two different computer systems?
I have a Dell U2410 monitor hooked up to two computers: a Windows machine via HDMI, and my MacBook Pro (running Lion) via DisplayPort.
The output from Windows is great: colours are true and text is ...
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Does Photoshop Elements 10 support a Dual Monitor configuration?
Does Adobe PhotoShop Elements 10 Support Dual Monitors? Bing searching only seems to provide links for how to setup dual monitors in full blown photoshop.
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What are the differences between LaCie 324i and Asus PA246Q for photo editing?
As a followup question to this one... I'll be buying new monitors early next year, as an upgrade to the three Samsung 245T monitors I currently have. I have been quite pleased with these monitors, ...
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How can I get accurate photo colors on a laptop screen?
My editing mainly involves these things:
Adjusting the colors, white balance , brightness (slightly , to get that subtle combination)
Cropping of the images.
I have recently bought a laptop and I ...
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What are the advantages of glossy monitors? [closed]
Or why only apple monitors are glossy? This have anything to do with color fidelity?
Do applying anti-glare film reduces image quality and color spectrum?
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How do I software-calibrate my IPS monitor under Mac OS X?
I just purchased a HP ZR24W after reading several reviews for IPS monitors. I am a novice photographer and have never done any monitor calibration or owned an IPS panel before. I have a 2009 13 inch ...
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How to choose a good external monitor for photo editing
I have a 13 inch macbook pro and its about the only computer I own. I'm very much into photography these days and the small 13" screen somehow doesn't feel adequate to get a real feel of the photos. ...
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Do all monitors do (or need) calibration?
I need to buy a new monitor and I do not want to spend hours calibrating. I have an Apple pro laptop and I use Adobe Photoshop. Do all monitors do calibration? I was told that the Apple monitor does ...
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Could I use an IPS based TV to edit photos in a color-calibrated environment?
Over the past weeks, I've been trying to get all of my color issues worked out. Getting closer, but I'm not there. I've calibrated my monitor with a friend's calibrator and that helped. I'm using the ...
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How can I know the color capabilities of my monitors?
I've read around a lot on the whole color-management thing. Gamut. Calibration...
How can I know what my monitor is capable of?
At home I have a Samsung 220wm and at work I have some older IBM ...
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Why do my photos look better on an iMac?
I've been given a long term loan of a 27" iMac. Looking at my photos on flickr and iphoto, they look, eh, just better, they seem to pop more than they did on the other PCs. Why is that? The other ...
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Computer screen for photography under 350€
I've been into photography for almost four years now and all this time I've been working with crappy TN-panel-based screens, namely a Sony SDM-S75D and a Samsung 206BW. After getting some prints that ...
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After monitor calibration colors on my two monitors are still different, why?
I have a pair of pretty nice monitors (HP ZR30w) which I calibrated with a pretty good calibrator (i1-Pro) and after I calibrated both they still show colors every so slightly differently. My left ...
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Is the video card important when it comes to preview/editing?
As a shopper, is there anything in particular you should look after when it comes to a good video card for photo edit/preview? I would assume a DisplayPort might be beneficial, but are there some ...
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MacHood Cinema Display Hood in US?
I've been trying to find a decent monitor hood for my Apple CinemaDisplay 30", as the only place I am able to use my computer at the moment is a fairly brightly lit (during the day) area of my home. I ...
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What should I look for in a monitor for photo processing?
What aspects should one keep in mind when choosing monitor for photo processing? What about color gamut, panel types, input types, requirements for video card, different gammas, refresh rate, angle of ...
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How to calibrate a printer and monitor if neither are very good
If I have a mediocre monitor, and a reasonable but not fantastic printer, what are my options for getting a good photo print?
Printer ink is not cheap, and I usually do not have the patience or ...
