We are about to buy a bunch of new monitors for the studio and in the past have used a variety from Apple Cinema Displays (old style and new glossy), NEX, Mitsibishi, Sony etc.
I know there are a few people on here who do retouching, photography etc. Is there any advice you can give for Monitors, Retouching, software etc.
Thanks for any advice.
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As for hardware Eizo’s upper-end models are supposed to be exceedingly good, albeit at a premium. I’m sure their more affordable models are very good too. http://www.eizo.com/global/solutions/graphics/index.html
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High end Eizo or NEC are all good but then they should be given premium price. I would like to see a high end machine compared with a mid - low machine, both calibrated in a real life situation, then judge if the extra is worth it and you can detect the extra gamut.
Maybe go for primarily mid level but have a high end monitor on hand for final fine tuning.
Another thing worth considering is the after sales service and backup. NEC (uk) were very good in getting a replacement to me (rural Scotland) by the following day.
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A couple years ago I was fortunate to have seen a top-shelf Eizo side-by-side with a Cinema display that was less than 2 years old. Both were calibrated by someone who supposedly knew what they were doing and the difference was not subtle. The Eizo was simply the finest display I had ever seen. Every parameter of quality that can be attributed to a display was superior to anything in my experience. I went home and started digging through the couch looking for spare change so I could buy one. I’m still digging.
I would be interested in comparing a mid-level Eizo with their top-shelf models.
Todd
I would like to see a high end machine compared with a mid - low machine, both calibrated in a real life situation, then judge if the extra is worth it and you can detect the extra gamut.
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FWIW, I used to purchase Apple displays, but for budget reasons I’ve switched to IPS displays from LG, which is the company that supplies Apple, and I couldn’t be happier.
Not as good as Eizos, but much more affordable. Just make sure you get the higher end LGs because they also make some junk. 
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Todd, I wonder if Eizo sells refurbs.
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Good point.
I’ve seen them on eBay but I don’t want to take the chance.
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Todd, I wonder if Eizo sells refurbs.
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Raven,
Do you find the 1920x1080 size of the LG IPS display (vs. Apple’s 2560x1440) to be any limitation?
Also, which connection method would you recommend for a MacBook Pro Retina?
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Robert, for me it’s not a problem. But that’s only because I’m running a dual 23" monitor setup.
Unfortunately, I purchased the non-retina MacBook Pro, which was a big mistake. Since my MacBook Pro only has one Thunderbolt port I had to buy a Matrox DualHead2Go to drive two LG external DVI displays via my single Thunderbolt port.
Although it’s a viable solution, it does come with a few problems. The first problem is that this setup tricks my MacBook Pro into thinking it has one huge 3840 x 1200 display. That may sound great, but most of the Apple dialog boxes show up smack dab in the middle of the monitor frames, which really sucks. You do learn to live with it though. Other applications don’t have this issue. Only Apple OS dialogs.
The second problem is because the setup is unusual, I’ve yet to find any professional monitor calibration software that works with the Matrox device.
I’m pretty sure retina displays have two Thunderbolt ports, so you shouldn’t have these issues.
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Every parameter of quality that can be attributed to a display was superior to anything in my experience.
Somehow thought that might be the case - darn
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Found a dog biscuit down the back of my couch recently - I don’t have a dog :-o
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I was just looking at the ColorEdge model CG276 and it has built-in calibration software which explains in part the ~ £1600 price tag.
Dog biscuit? That’s very funny.
Todd
Every parameter of quality that can be attributed to a display was superior to anything in my experience.
Somehow thought that might be the case - darn
Found a dog biscuit down the back of my couch recently - I don’t have a dog :-o
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ColorEdge model CG276
Cracking. I suppose over an extended period (5 yr warranty) its good value. Especially if its a major component of your business.
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Cheaper alternative: http://www.ephotozine.com/article/eizo-coloredge-cx271-27inch-monitor-review-24636
Caveat; no hood or initial calibration.
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And it has a 12 month dead pixel guarantee.
[Laughs] Well, my monitor envy is back. Thanks, seoras.
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Cheaper alternative: http://www.ephotozine.com/article/eizo-coloredge-cx271-27inch-monitor-review-24636
Caveat; no hood or initial calibration.
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