On the subject of white point settings, I use 5000 K for the reason you mentioned - that it is an industry standard for viewing. I often have to make files and prints that match slides, transparencies, or original artwork, and have a GTI Softview viewer near my computer that allows me to either use 5000 K reflected light or 5000 K light from behind to see slides/film. Many people seem to choose 6500 K because they feel it is brighter and not that much different, but I find for critical purposes my setup serves me well. I'll be curious to see what the reasons are for other choices!
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Re: [Digital BW] Setting Monitor Luminance, Col Temp & Gamma
2004-12-18 by Stephen Petegorsky