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This is a curiosity more than anything but does anyone have any experience using curved monitors for photo editing? At some stage i would like to go down the 4k IPS route and while my gut feeling is that curved monitors just seem wrong for photo editing I have never seen them in action for that use compared to flat screens.
 
This is a curiosity more than anything…

Indeed…
I'd give it a go for sure but how would it feel, visually, when performing
keystone adjustment? …just trying to imagine…
 

You must be kidding right… a monitor for +/- 200 €?
I wouldn't go for that unless fully tested and calibrated!
Curved is fun but precise colours are important and
eyes fatigue even more!
 
Good topic. I am about to replace my old monitor and thinking of getting this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LS...23369&sr=8-4&keywords=samsung+27+inch+monitor
it has some very good reviews. Not being a professional I think I will give it a go.
I would really not go for that. The benefit of a a curved monitor aren't there unless you go ultra wide in my opinion. The resolution of that monitor is way to low for a 27" monitor unless you perhaps have a visual impairment that would require large text. If you must I'd go for the flat version, but preferably an UHD as well, at least a 2560x1600....

For a curved desktop monitor I would consider the uwuhd models with the 34" panels as a minimum.
 
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I had a feeling there might be some negativity regarding curved monitors for photo editing. I think for me (irregardless of the individual monitor specs as that is a topic in its own right) its the idea of looking at something that is curved and trying to judge whether there is a perspective issue with an image. I know in theory there should be no difference to a flat panel but i do wonder if sitting in such close proximity to the screen as you do when working at a computer would cause issues. That is purely me speculating and founded on nothing i have seen or read so by all means correct me if that theory is nonsense lol.
 
I'm not expert on it, but the world we photograph isn't flat 2d either, ergo I don't think it matters. However we all have different standards, and many seem to judge a good photograph by how sharp it is, and therefore undoubtedly also how straight lines are etc...So in my opinion, for some it matters, for others it doesn't :)
 
Some very good comments here. I think I will have a look at the Dell monitors also before making a decision. Thanks keeweeman for bringing it up! :)
 
I am talking more along the lines of when editing landscapes, could it be harder to judge things like making sure the horizon isn't off etc. That may be a bad example but i am sure you get what i mean
It depends on the individual, curve or not the horizon can still be identified as straight, but granted I can imagine some people have more difficulty when its curved opposed to flat. Then again the landscape isn't flat either....

Just my opinion naturally...
 
like i say its purely speculation on my part and could be (probably is) complete nonsense anyways lol. I think when i come to upgrade monitors i will go flat panel anyway simply because my other main use for the computer is AutoCAD so there is no benefit for me at all going for the more "immersive" curved screen just because they look cool. I don't use the pc for gaming anymore so there would be no real point.
 
Curved monitors is just a gimmick, just a way of selling monitors at a higher price than usual.
Ask you self, if curved is so great for a monitor why is it only curved on the horizontal plane. Also why are the monitors curved concave when the earth is convex?
I wonder what kind of bonkers science the manufacturers will come up with to try to sell curved monitors.
 
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There is no advantage to a curved monitor. Because it is curved it has a smaller optimal viewing angle. And because the image source is from a flat sensor it introduces a bit of geometric distortion... I would not get one.
 
There is no advantage to a curved monitor. Because it is curved it has a smaller optimal viewing angle. And because the image source is from a flat sensor it introduces a bit of geometric distortion... I would not get one.
that makes sense to be fair. In terms of few gimmick side of things I think for TV screens there is some logic in them as combined with a proper home cinema system it apparently gives a more immersive experience but I don't get it for computer monitors unless all you do is gaming
 
Hence for a small low resolution one like previously list I agree it doesn't make sense. However if you are on a standard desk depth of 600mm with a 34" ultra wide ultra high definition panel it does start to make sense. Less head movements required, and for many less feeling of wanting to sit further back.
 
Less head movements required, and for many less feeling of wanting to sit further back.
Based on what?
If you wrap the monitor it is *farther* around the sides, less fits in your field of focus, and more head movement is required.
It does bring the edges "closer" which makes text easier to read out in the periphery.
 
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Based on what?
If you wrap the monitor it is *farther* around the sides, less fits in your field of focus, and more head movement is required.
It does bring the edges "closer" which makes text easier to read out in the periphery.
More immersive, and as you say easier to see the edges...
 
Good topic. I am about to replace my old monitor and thinking of getting this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LS...23369&sr=8-4&keywords=samsung+27+inch+monitor
it has some very good reviews. Not being a professional I think I will give it a go.

I bought the 24" version a few weeks ago. I'll be honest, I didn't read the item description well enough and had no idea it was curved. :/

Anyway, I couldn't be more happier with my purchase. It's a great all round monitor and seems to calibrate well. The curve is only slight anyway and doesn't put me off. Obviously not for 'pros' though.
 
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Hi Kev, Tha's good to hear. I was looking at the Dell U2715 which has some good reviews, but will have a look at this also. As a non-pro myself it may work for me also :)
 
I've got one, it cost me a bomb but saved me going with a two monitor set up. Absolutely love it.
 
Didn't LG come out with a curved ultra wide monitor a while ago? I recall it getting some pretty damn good reviews?

May have been this one, was definately a lot more expensive when I looked at it previously!

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-...jvlst5th_ifosmeiaol9962zjbfi0p6kfxbocouzw_wcb
Indeed, that is one of the 34" models I was referring to earlier. Dell do one as well. I was so tempted, but ended up with 2 4K monitors as the height resolution is too small compared to what I had previously....
 
Curved monitors are the very worst development we've seen in ages. They make squares no longer square and so on. It is awful. Also don't forget you are editing work for reproduction on flat surface so why would you want to work with a distorted view. It doesn't make any sense unless you are just looking for the latest crazy and overprice gimmick. Just don't.
 
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