Hi Peter,
my 2-monitor-setup started with 2x Eizo L767 (4:3, 1280x1024). As I got to print seriously, I replaced one with a Quato 262ex (16:10, 1920 x1200), whose ratio and pixel size I really liked. When it went wrong unexpectedly, I was considering a big 4k screen, something like 32" … but limited with size & price (I was just going to finally get a new, fast machine) I decided for an Eizo CG 2730 (16:9, 2560x1440). I set CG 2730 to 125 % and L767 to 100 % (WIN 10, NVidia GTX1060 6GB).
BTW, my viewing distance is about an arm length and for editing I’m using an extra pair of glasses (single vision), while at work I was fine with varifocal glass. – When editing in PS etc, I have most of the palettes on the extended screen, while in PL4 it looks like this
reminded of this thread by your link.
my combined setup most of the time, playing and non workrelated stuff so lots of other things. on the second screen.
As you are still looking for new monitor you may check here https://www.prad.de/
I guess, you understand some German.
No experience with 4K. Make sure the screen is big enough. While in Win 10 it’s no problem to enlarge
symbols and labeling, it doesn’t work with older software (menue and windows stay very small). And to keep sharp reproduction always run your monitor in native resolution.
Your graphic card must be able to support your monitor(s).
It depends on what you want to do (graphic work only, video …).
– For web purposes and online printing a 100% sRGB colour space is the right choice and of course then only work in sRGB!
– If you print yourself etc., you should consider AdobeRGB colour space and work in ARGB.
In case this is your only monitor, make sure you can also switch to sRGB, as otherwise it’s difficult to control how your pics look like for web / online printing.
For serious graphic work you absolutely need to calibrate your monitor.
– Software calibration can be done via external sensor + appropriate third party program.
– Hardware calibration can be done via external or built in sensor + special program.
– Plus choose one with even backlight and matte screen, not high contrast / glossy surface.
A monitor is your interface to the digital world and no less important than your camera / lens.
Not at the moment, 2011 old stuff, so first a new desktop then a new screen.
(i delayed my purchase for a year because of well its a 2000- something investment.)
mostly hobby, ans some video and photo editing so i am aiming at sub top desktop in cpu and board and a 4k srgb/ adobergb capable/ good color representation non proffesional. like the Asus.
try to avoid that
(reason for 4K is i buy for long periode and native 4K and drivers is for a present video quality as my G80 provide something bechmark. (now i have to slimdown in order to proces in davinci resolve. )
not a problem but when buying new i lift the threshold to that level of use.
True, it aint my “tv” or multi purpose screen so some financial limitation is sensible.
(no use to perfect in pc level and watchting on a old scrappy 1080p screen in the livingroom but always go for a 10year good enough kind of threshold.
No hurry buying so i make my wishlist as what would i need when i buy and see when it is needed to buy.
mostly hobby, ans some video and photo editing so i am aiming at sub top desktop in cpu and board and a 4k srgb/ adobergb capable/ good color representation non proffesional. like the Asus.
This Asus ProArt PA278QV cannot reproduce AdobeRGB colour space, only sRGB.
[calibration …] try to avoid that
I’m not nagging, but for serious graphic work monitor calibration is indispensable.
Personally, I wouldn’t be happy with this high pixel pitch on a 27" screen, but rather look for something bigger and instead drop AdobeRGB to keep it affordable.
Samsung Odyssey CHG90 49" = 2 screens 27" in one. It is a 92% RGB and 125% sRVB. I don’t print, so sRVB Profil is enough.
With 3840x1080 (HD version), a very low curve of the screen (to accept architecture lines), I produce a lot of panoramas. so it’s very immersive to have a 32:9 screen.
