usm Posted March 3, 2009 Share #1 Posted March 3, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm on the way to support the economy by buying a new macpro and a new monitor: There are some monitors in my mind: 1. SpectraView® 2690: hardware calibrate, 95% AdobeRGB, H-IPS A-TW 2. MultiSync® LCD2690WUXi: not ready for hardware calibrate, 95% AdobeRGB, H-IPS A-TW 3. MultiSync® LCD2690WUXi²: not ready for hardware calibrate, 107% AdobeRGB, H-IPS 4. Eizo CG242W: hardware calibrate, 97% AdobeRGB, S-PVA 5. Eizo CG241W: hardware calibrate, 96% AdobeRGB, S-PVA I was shure about to buy the spectraView but now they came out with option 3, the 107% AdobeRGB WUXI2 MultiSync. I don' know how important the hardwar calibrate thing is for me. What if the screen shows 107% AdobeRGB but they are wrong or not good calibrated? The Eizos I don't like so much because of the S-PVA Panel - also all the very high quality screens from quanto they have also IPS Panels. I heared about the trick to get the WUXI screen to work as a SpectrView but I am not sure about the WUXI2? Any thoughts? Thanks, Mario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Venkman Posted March 3, 2009 Share #2 Posted March 3, 2009 There are rumours on the market that NEC's monitor division might be dissolved. They don't seem to be profitable. I noticed that rumour because I am huge fan of their WUXi series. You might want to keep that in mind or see if you can find more info on it - would be a shame to buy a monitor and find out that the manufacturer has ceased business. The trick to get them to work with hardware calibration - well, I managed to get my hands on the software, got into the service menue and I still don't get it to work on my WUXi - so I wouldn't count on that. Other than that, I don't know if you rely on your monitor professionally, else I'd say you can hardly go wrong with any of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckcars Posted March 4, 2009 Share #3 Posted March 4, 2009 Eizo hands down. Either one. Consider a Color Munki for calibration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted March 4, 2009 Share #4 Posted March 4, 2009 You might want to look at this thread and several others at Luminous Landscape: SpectraviewII vs BasICColor 4 Display - Luminous Landscape Forum The Colour Managment forum on the LL site has a lot of activity about these monitors. In the past, I have seen answers provided by Will Hollingworth, Senior Manager, Product Development, NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. I have the first version of the NEC 2690 SV. The EyeOne puck that came with it can not match the extended gamut of the monitor. Thus one has to use the "factory default" colors for calibration. The newest NEC SpecraViews come with an EyeOne device that can match the gamut of the wide gamut displays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Alfy Posted March 9, 2009 Share #5 Posted March 9, 2009 Hi Mario, You might read my previous post concerning the HP LP2475W: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-post-processing-forum/77195-hp-lp2475w-experience.html I am very satisfied with that monitor. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_j Posted March 10, 2009 Share #6 Posted March 10, 2009 Hey- I have used a 2690 for about 2 years. It's the 95% Adobe version. I am happy with it. Please know that you need to use the NEC software to get a good calibration. I tried using the Eye One with its software, but using the Eye One puck with the Spectograph software is much easier and more accurate. You may wish to consider the 3090 for added real estate. No user experience on my part though. Other monitiors which I've seen well received on the internet ( so take it with a grain of salt), the Eizo __222 and LaCie 730. Keep in mind, you will need to calibrate with factory approved hardware/software to get best results. Best, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdb Posted March 10, 2009 Share #7 Posted March 10, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) And what would be your opinion on the Apple displays ? Especially the 30' Cinema Display or the new 24' one ? Gerard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Alfy Posted March 10, 2009 Share #8 Posted March 10, 2009 Gerard, I think I read that these Mac screens are glossy, with disturbing reflections making them less suitable for photo editing. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_j Posted March 11, 2009 Share #9 Posted March 11, 2009 I went back to Mac a year ago after using PC's since the mid '90's. I really like it but still use my pc for work compatibility and Quicken. That said, I'm not really impressed with the Apple monitors. IMHO, NEC, Eizo or LaCie are better choices. I'm happy with the 2690 and sometimes thing a second would be nice but, , ya' gotta' stop somewhere. best, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
usm Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted March 11, 2009 Is the Eye-One Display LT good for calibration the NEC screen? Or should it be a more expensive (better) one? Thanks. Mario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted March 11, 2009 Share #11 Posted March 11, 2009 Mario, The Eizo is an excellent monitor that come with ColorNavigator, a calibration software that allows you to make manual adjustments. ColorNavigator, like most good monitor calibration software allows you to take a ambient light reading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_j Posted March 12, 2009 Share #12 Posted March 12, 2009 Mario- I have the Eye 1 display 2. I think it's the next model up from the one you mentioned. It's about 225 USD. Note that is is very compatable with the NEC but you really need to use the NEC software, about $116 USD shipped. I thing the Eizo will also allow the Eye 1 to work with its software. Best, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted March 12, 2009 Share #13 Posted March 12, 2009 Is the Eye-One Display LT good for calibration the NEC screen?Or should it be a more expensive (better) one? Thanks. Mario The LT version is not on NEC's list for SpectraView compatibility. Is the NEC SpectraView model available where you live? I am not sure if the non SV versions can be calibrated internally and may instead rely on the calibration via the graphics card. NEC writes about a wide gamut Eye One 2WG device. Otherwise you have to set the software to "Factory Measurement colors." I am not sure if this is different from the standard Eye One 2. Read this: NEC Display Solutions Support Center Monitors NEC SpectraView II and this: http://www.necdisplay.com/SupportCenter/Monitors/spectraview2/?Page=downloads/readmewindows_v1_1_00.html Apparently the new version of SpectraView II (1.1) will allow the monitor to be calibrated as both a wide gamut monitor and as an sRGB monitor. You can then switch between the two and have the best of both worlds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
usm Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted March 12, 2009 It looks like NEC replaced the SpectraView 2690 with the SpectraView 2690 Reference Monitor. The new one shows 107% Adobe RGB with 1000:1 and comes with a H-IPS Panel. The old one had showed 95% Adobe RGB with 800:1 and had a H-IPS A-TW Pol. Panel. Do we need the 107% Adobe RGB or is it just about ... more must be better? Mario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted March 12, 2009 Share #15 Posted March 12, 2009 I'm on the way to support the economy by buying a new macpro and a new monitor:The Eizos I don't like so much because of the S-PVA Panel - also all the very high quality screens from quanto they have also IPS Panels. Any thoughts? Thanks, Mario Mario, I use an Eizo CE210W which I find excellent. I do not touch the monitor panel controls. All calibration is done with the supplied software and the procedure is simple and accurate. I cannot compare it with your other shortlisted monitors, but I am sure they all do a fine job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
usm Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share #16 Posted March 18, 2009 decision made, orderd, deliviered and looks great: Spectraview Reference 2690 (the new one) Still waiting for the calibrations buck but the monitor is working fine! thanks, mario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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