Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/09/20

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Subject: [Leica] Quick Monitor Question
From: Peter Klein <pklein@2alpha.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 09:46:33 -0700 (PDT)

Tom (or anybody):  what about using an LCD for black and white
work?  Do the same caveats apply, or are midrange LCDs OK for B&W?

- --Peter

Tom Lianza wrote:

> 2.  Be very careful with LCD's if you are trying to judge color and
> contrast.  I get nearly every new LCD in for testing and I certainly
> haven't found one that I would use for critical proofing.  The apple
> cinema display is really "just" acceptable for critical work.  As a
> quick check of a display, put up an image and look at how it changes
> from side to side and top to bottom as you reposition your head.  If
> it looks good to you buy it. Don't expect the spyder to a good job
> accurately calibrating a low end LCD.


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