Digital BW, The Print

Eizo ColorEdge CE210W
Mark

On Mar 8, 2007, at 1:08 PM, Danny Raphael wrote:

> Thanks, Ken, for your reply and valuable insights.
>
> Considering the number of experienced and exceptionally talented
> folks who participate in this group who seem so willing to help, it's
> surprising and a bit disappointing that yours is the only reply so
> far.
>
> How hard can it be to type the brand and model of an LCD that works
> well in a BW print workflow?
>
>>
>> I can recommend the Samsung 214T.  It is 1600x1200, dvi, and about
> $600.  I
>> wouldn't want to go larger than 21".  Even at 21", when soft-
> proofing I have
>> to put two smaller images side by side in the middle.  With two
> larger
>> images, the viewing angle may cause some visual differences.  I
> have a 15"
>> LCD to the side and behind for the Photoshop tool palettes.  You
> will need a
>> digital (dvi) card if you don't have one, but I just got a GEForce
> 7600 dual
>> dvi and VGA (PC Express) for my son for $100.  This combo works
> fine for
>> color and b&w, and you don't have to spend a fortune.
>>
>> With an LCD, things are reversed from a CRT.  With a CRT it is low
> room
>> light.  With an LCD, it is brighter room light and a less bright
> image.
>> They all need to be calibrated with a colorimeter like the Spyder
> Pro
>> anyway.  Note that with a PC, only the dvi monitor can be
> calibrated, but
>> the second monitor is just for tool palettes anyway, so no big
> deal.  Hope
>> this helps.
>>
>> Ken
>> www.kencarney.com
>
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