Professor Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I'm needing to get some new monitors and was wondering if anyone has any experience and input on going with the more expensive IPS monitors? The two monitors I am comparing are both Viewsonic and both Widescreen Full HD, but the IPS monitors versus the standard LED TFT monitors are about $100 more a piece. The literature I've read says that the IPS monitors are superior for people in our line of work (better colors, better viewing angle, etc...), but is it worth the extra $100? Is there that much of a noticeable difference to make it worth it. Thanks for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLynn Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Yes. Not just the extra for the IPS monitor but also the extra cost of a color calibration system - without that you have no chance of matching prints to screen. If you go to the link in my signature and look at the list of displays, everything there is IPS and there are some calibrator options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Thanks Andrew! I really appeciate this site for feedback. From your list, I am considering the two Viewsonics (VP2365). Not sure if I should spend a little extra and go with the Eco friendly LED backlight one or not. Tempted to just stay with the non-LED. Other than energy consumption, what is the difference between the two? Is the LED backlit one brighter? I've read some reviews that say sometimes these seem too bright. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLynn Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I'm not concerned with lack of brightness. Most current monitors are too bright. Usually you try to calibrate it to a certain brightness (this is one of the functions of the calibration device) and some monitors can't go dark enough while maintaining decent color. Too bright, and you'll be working on an image thinking its brightness levels are correct but it's actually the monitor brightening a dark image. I don't think there's much to differentiate those two viewsonics aside from energy use and corresponding heat generation (which could be a concern in an office with many of these in an enclosed space). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Thanks again! Those are the answeres I was looking for. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Most current monitors are too bright. Yep. Calibrate between 100 - 130cd/m2. I work closer to 130 because I find it works better with uncalibrated people, but photography should be done closer to 100, and not more than 120. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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