Which monitor do you use?

^Demon · 04-07-2008, 23:27

I`m looking on update my current monitor as the present one is about to die

So I would like to hear from you guys which monitors do you use for editing photos?

Defiance · 04-07-2008, 23:32

I think you'll get a long list of different monitors and prices here, i'll kick off with mine:

Samsung 2232BW - 22" flatscreen

Is damn good and available for £193 at Amazon.

^Demon · 04-07-2008, 23:52 **Thread Starter**

I would be very appreciated of a long list as it will help to make overall view of what price/model do *** use for editing pictures.

Ant · 05-07-2008, 01:27

i normally use my laptop, but i sometimes use this, that's plugged into my xbox.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132115

Samsung SM2032BW 20"TFT Monitor Widescreen 1680x1050

Blooming good monitor, with amazing colours.

LKavaney · 05-07-2008, 01:51

24" Dell HD widescreen

theory · 05-07-2008, 03:03

24" hazro screen which is IPS technology. Probably the best type of LCD for photo editing. NEC make lovely IPS panels. Have a look at tftcentral.com for some explanations on what is good and why

http://www.hazro.co.uk/products/hazro_hz24w.html
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles...chnologies.htm

4hero · 05-07-2008, 04:53

there's a lot of 24 inch'ers in here

I use a HP w2408h Vivid Color, very sharp and excellent colours (one dead pixel mind you, must fix).

marky_h · 05-07-2008, 06:39

22" IIiyama (at home); 2 x 19" Dells (at work)

FetchMeMyTools · 05-07-2008, 06:43

ooooh, im going to watch this thread. Im after a new monitor specifically for editing photos on.
Currently i have a Samsung 940MW, simply because it has a built in tuner meaning i can watch tv on it or in a small screen on the bottom of the monitor !!!!
I do need a second one that is decent enough for true colour reresentation as im not 100% this matches up to that.

Canon Bob · 05-07-2008, 07:06

I use a Dell 2405FPW as the main monitor and an LG 194WT as the secondary in a two monitor setup. They're 'chalk and cheese' in vibrancy and colour depth and I can't recommend the Dell highly enough. I'm sure that there are plenty of others with similar qualities though.

Bob

P-E · 05-07-2008, 07:08

I use 2......NEC Spectraview 2090 & a NEC 2080UX+.

Initially I had a few problems with the Spectraview but have to give NEC costumer service top marks for sorting it out.

Joe T · 05-07-2008, 07:12

A lot of the cheap 22" screens at around £200 are poor quality panels. Something like thew Dell 24" is a much better panel, but you have to pay for it unfortunately.

Steep · 05-07-2008, 08:07

20" Samsung, it's a couple of years old now so the model will mean nothing but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Samsung when the time comes.

whitey · 05-07-2008, 08:11

i use an Acer 24" screen at home - AL2416W

~~AliB~~ · 05-07-2008, 08:14

Another Dell fan here. Bought a Dell Vostro mini tower and specified my own monitor so I got just what I wanted. Calibrated it and it's just great.

dod · 05-07-2008, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ant

i normally use my laptop, but i sometimes use this, that's plugged into my xbox.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132115

Samsung SM2032BW 20"TFT Monitor Widescreen 1680x1050

Blooming good monitor, with amazing colours.

same here, really like it although it's got a really confusing menu system, for me anyway.

Venomator · 05-07-2008, 08:43

I have a 24" on my iMac that is absolutely stonking but my second monitor is a Gateway 21" bought from Staples (when I operated a PC) and is a cracking bit of kit ...

1DMARKII · 05-07-2008, 08:54

Dell 24" (2408) - Love it but it did cost nigh on £450

horizon · 05-07-2008, 09:08

Dell 1907FP, i bought this seperately (without a pc) from dell following a review in 'digital photo' magazine... colours are great and is very sharp... i would definitely have another but would probably go for the 24" next time...

theory · 05-07-2008, 10:54

Just thought I'd point out the Hazro screen can be got for £446 all in from Overclockers and not only does it do a blinding job but it looks the dog's danglies too in that black brushed aluminum case

Check out th is forum review with pics http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sho...php?t=17865908

Flashman · 05-07-2008, 11:03

Another Dell Boy here

. 24" 2405FPW x 2. Had them for a couple of years and can't fault them really.

Flashy

magpieant · 05-07-2008, 11:16

Demon ....

I use a HP w2207h monitor - 22inch flat screen - which I absolutely love. te colours are very very vibrant and the blacks are deep - can't fault it.

It also has a good function where you rotate it into portrait mode and the pic turns with it - handy when editing portraits. It has speakers attached - (not used as heard they're crap and my sound comes from my sub woffer) and it has 2 usb 2 ports on it.

Currently it is £195 @ John Lewis Trafford centre - although just looked at your location - when i was looking, I did contact John Lewis Liverpool who said they would price match that!!!

Lovely montior - strongly recommended.

EDIT - here's a few pics ...

Cheers.

Anth

davidbridges · 05-07-2008, 11:21

I've got a 15'' CTX flat screen, a little small but great colours, can't see it being upgraded for while

mho · 05-07-2008, 11:34

Apple 30" & 23" Cinema Display's

4hero · 05-07-2008, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by magpieant

Demon ....

I use a HP w2207h monitor - 22inch flat screen - which I absolutely love. te colours are very very vibrant and the blacks are deep - can't fault it.

It also has a good function where you rotate it into portrait mode and the pic turns with it - handy when editing portraits. It has speakers attached - (not used as heard they're crap and my sound comes from my sub woffer) and it has 2 usb 2 ports on it.

Currently it is £195 @ John Lewis Trafford centre - although just looked at your location - when i was looking, I did contact John Lewis Liverpool who said they would price match that!!!

Lovely montior - strongly recommended.

Cheers.

Anth

Good choice

I got mine from Pee Cee World (why, I don't know). The guy was explaining a bit about it and I said "it would be cool if it changed the orientation of the desktop automatically when rotated, like the iPod touch, and he said "yeah, would be nice, but it doesn't do that".

Slapo · 05-07-2008, 11:43

17" Eizo L557 - I'm very pleased with it, although response time and contrast could be a bit better.

allanm · 05-07-2008, 11:54

My 20" iMac screen, stunning....
Allan

sprog · 05-07-2008, 13:00

NEC, EZIO or Apple are the tops for image processing.

The rest, Samsung, Dell, Acer etc... are more aimed at film watchers and gamers.

Slapo · 05-07-2008, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by sprog

NEC, EZIO or Apple are the tops for image processing.

For NEC and EIZO, it depends on the model.

theory · 05-07-2008, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slapo

For NEC and EIZO, it depends on the model.

it depends on the panel type really

04-07-2008, 23:27	#1
^Demon Been here a while Real name : Demon Location: Liverpool Posts: 364 Camera: Canon EOS 1ds MK2 + 1D Mk3	Which monitor do you use? I`m looking on update my current monitor as the present one is about to die So I would like to hear from you guys which monitors do you use for editing photos? __________________ www.fenita.co.uk

04-07-2008, 23:32	#2
Defiance Green and Hairy Location: Essex, UK Posts: 2,324 Camera: Nikon D90	I think you'll get a long list of different monitors and prices here, i'll kick off with mine: Samsung 2232BW - 22" flatscreen Is damn good and available for £193 at Amazon. __________________ my flickr

05-07-2008, 01:27	#4
Ant Forum Regular Real name : Anthony Location: Wirral, NW. Posts: 892 Camera: Canon 50d	i normally use my laptop, but i sometimes use this, that's plugged into my xbox. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132115 Samsung SM2032BW 20"TFT Monitor Widescreen 1680x1050 Blooming good monitor, with amazing colours. __________________ *Comment on my Flickr* www.AnthonyWillett.com

05-07-2008, 03:03	#6
theory Been here a while Real name : Martyn Location: Twickenham Posts: 424 Camera: Nikon D300	24" hazro screen which is IPS technology. Probably the best type of LCD for photo editing. NEC make lovely IPS panels. Have a look at tftcentral.com for some explanations on what is good and why http://www.hazro.co.uk/products/hazro_hz24w.html http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles...chnologies.htm __________________ http://sibizzo.zenfolio.com/ Last edited by theory; 05-07-2008 at 10:48.

05-07-2008, 06:39	#8
marky_h Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Hampshire Posts: 3,106 Camera: Canon 5D; Panasonic GF1	22" IIiyama (at home); 2 x 19" Dells (at work) Last edited by marky_h; 05-07-2008 at 06:44.

04-07-2008, 23:52 Thread Starter	#3
^Demon Been here a while Real name : Demon Location: Liverpool Posts: 364 Camera: Canon EOS 1ds MK2 + 1D Mk3	I would be very appreciated of a long list as it will help to make overall view of what price/model do *** use for editing pictures.

05-07-2008, 01:51	#5
LKavaney Been here a while Real name : Lisa Location: Norfolk Posts: 441 Camera: Canon 40D	24" Dell HD widescreen

05-07-2008, 04:53	#7
4hero 800px longest edge Real name : ... Posts: 412	there's a lot of 24 inch'ers in here I use a HP w2408h Vivid Color, very sharp and excellent colours (one dead pixel mind you, must fix).

05-07-2008, 06:43	#9
FetchMeMyTools Been here a while Posts: 255	ooooh, im going to watch this thread. Im after a new monitor specifically for editing photos on. Currently i have a Samsung 940MW, simply because it has a built in tuner meaning i can watch tv on it or in a small screen on the bottom of the monitor !!!! I do need a second one that is decent enough for true colour reresentation as im not 100% this matches up to that.

05-07-2008, 07:06	#10
Canon Bob Loves the Enemy Real name : Bob Location: Poitou Charentes, France Posts: 6,931 Camera: 1Dx (2), 1D4, 5D2 IR	I use a Dell 2405FPW as the main monitor and an LG 194WT as the secondary in a two monitor setup. They're 'chalk and cheese' in vibrancy and colour depth and I can't recommend the Dell highly enough. I'm sure that there are plenty of others with similar qualities though. Bob __________________ In many ways a *zoom lens* is like a tube of *hemorrhoid cream*.....you hope that you never need to use it but it's a comforting feeling to know that it's there in the back of the cupboard should it be required

05-07-2008, 07:08	#11
P-E Feet under the table Real name : Ian Location: Sheffield Posts: 2,740 Camera: Canon 1DMKIV (X2)	I use 2......NEC Spectraview 2090 & a NEC 2080UX+. Initially I had a few problems with the Spectraview but have to give NEC costumer service top marks for sorting it out. __________________ iasportsphotos.com My Flickr Canon 1DMKIV (X2), Canon 1DMKIII , Canon 50mm f/1.4, Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Canon 35mm f/1.4L, Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L, Canon 85mm f1.8, Canon 135mm f/2.0L. Canon 70-200 IS f/2.8L, Canon 300mm IS f/2.8L, Canon 400mm IS 2.8L

05-07-2008, 07:12	#12
Joe T Moderator Lionel Richie Location: Northampton Posts: 14,923 Camera: Nikon D300	A lot of the cheap 22" screens at around £200 are poor quality panels. Something like thew Dell 24" is a much better panel, but you have to pay for it unfortunately. __________________ Nikon kit Joe Tanner Wildlife Photography Follow my photography on Facebook My flickr

05-07-2008, 08:07	#13
Steep Nutcrack Rapids Real name : Hugh Location: Inverness Posts: 7,879 Camera: Pentax K-r	20" Samsung, it's a couple of years old now so the model will mean nothing but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Samsung when the time comes. __________________ Happy! ~~~~~~ )>))))°>

05-07-2008, 08:11	#14
whitey Loves the place Real name : Steven White Location: Northumberland Posts: 4,871 Camera: Nikon D300S with MB-D10	i use an Acer 24" screen at home - AL2416W

05-07-2008, 08:14	#15
~~AliB~~ Suspended Posts: 7,961	Another Dell fan here. Bought a Dell Vostro mini tower and specified my own monitor so I got just what I wanted. Calibrated it and it's just great.

05-07-2008, 08:43	#17
Venomator Part of the furniture Posts: 13,053	I have a 24" on my iMac that is absolutely stonking but my second monitor is a Gateway 21" bought from Staples (when I operated a PC) and is a cracking bit of kit ...

05-07-2008, 08:54	#18
1DMARKII Getting Comfy Real name : Murray Location: Scotland Posts: 174	Dell 24" (2408) - Love it but it did cost nigh on £450

05-07-2008, 09:08	#19
horizon Getting Comfy Real name : Danny Location: Huddersfield Posts: 245 Camera: Canon 40D & Grip (BG E2N)	Dell 1907FP, i bought this seperately (without a pc) from dell following a review in 'digital photo' magazine... colours are great and is very sharp... i would definitely have another but would probably go for the 24" next time...

05-07-2008, 10:54	#20
theory Been here a while Real name : Martyn Location: Twickenham Posts: 424 Camera: Nikon D300	Just thought I'd point out the Hazro screen can be got for £446 all in from Overclockers and not only does it do a blinding job but it looks the dog's danglies too in that black brushed aluminum case Check out th is forum review with pics http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sho...php?t=17865908

05-07-2008, 11:03	#21
Flashman Feet under the table Real name : Keith Location: Harrogate Posts: 1,599 Camera: Nikon D4/D800	Another Dell Boy here . 24" 2405FPW x 2. Had them for a couple of years and can't fault them really. Flashy __________________ Cogito ergo sum. Cogito sumere potum alterum. keithhartwellphotography

05-07-2008, 11:16	#22
magpieant Feet under the table Location: Altrincham Posts: 1,558	Demon .... I use a HP w2207h monitor - 22inch flat screen - which I absolutely love. te colours are very very vibrant and the blacks are deep - can't fault it. It also has a good function where you rotate it into portrait mode and the pic turns with it - handy when editing portraits. It has speakers attached - (not used as heard they're crap and my sound comes from my sub woffer) and it has 2 usb 2 ports on it. Currently it is £195 @ John Lewis Trafford centre - although just looked at your location - when i was looking, I did contact John Lewis Liverpool who said they would price match that!!! Lovely montior - strongly recommended. EDIT - here's a few pics ... Cheers. Anth __________________ AJB Photos Last edited by magpieant; 05-07-2008 at 11:19. Reason: pics added

05-07-2008, 11:21	#23
davidbridges Justin Hawkins Real name : David Bridges Location: Northumberland Posts: 1,893 Camera: Canon 5DmkII Gripped	I've got a 15'' CTX flat screen, a little small but great colours, can't see it being upgraded for while __________________ If you have a few spare minutes, have a look at my... FLICKR

05-07-2008, 11:34	#24
mho Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Sheffield Posts: 2,402 Camera: Leica, Nikon, Phase One.	Apple 30" & 23" Cinema Display's

05-07-2008, 11:43	#26
Slapo Feet under the table Real name : Peter Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Posts: 2,722 Camera: Nikon D50	17" Eizo L557 - I'm very pleased with it, although response time and contrast could be a bit better. __________________ My stuff: http://www.slapo.net/, includes GIMP tutorials and links to GIMP tutorial sites A short list of photo editors, raw converters and other photo editing tools - a Talk photography thread.

05-07-2008, 11:54	#27
allanm Feet under the table Real name : Allan Location: Whitstable Kent Posts: 2,054 Camera: Silver Fuji X100s and Fuji X20	My 20" iMac screen, stunning.... Allan

05-07-2008, 13:00	#28
sprog Forum Regular Location: Norfolk Posts: 556 Camera: Nikon D50	NEC, EZIO or Apple are the tops for image processing. The rest, Samsung, Dell, Acer etc... are more aimed at film watchers and gamers. __________________ Flickr Sets