Best 21 inch Monitor for Photoshop Work

What is the best Monitor for Photoshop work. Is the 21 inch Sony GDM-F520 still king? Is it that much better than the Sony 21 inch CPD-G520 which is half the cost? The only difference that I can see is that the F520 has a dot pitch of .22 versus .24 for the G520. Does that really make that big of a differnce?

What about the Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 2070? How does it compare to the Sonys?

Are there any advantages to the wdescreen monitor from Sony for Photoshop work (GDM-FW900)? What about the variable dt pitch from .23 in the center to .26 at the edges. Will this result in the photos looking distorted?

I read somewhere during my research that Sony will halt their production of CRT's next year. What effect should this have on a customer (less availablility of parts and service, prices will begin to fall)

Finally, should I be considering any LCD monitors? Are any close to the CRT's in terms of color fidelity and sharpness? IF so, what are the models? Or should I just wait six months so that the LCD technology can catch-up or surpass the CRT technology? Cost is not a primnary consideration,

"Calvin Skeen" schrieb im Newsbeitrag

What is the best Monitor for Photoshop work. Is the 21 inch Sony GDM-F520 still king? Is it that much better than the Sony 21 inch CPD-G520 which is half the cost? The only difference that I can see is that the F520 has a dot pitch of .22 versus .24 for the G520. Does that really make that big of a differnce?

What about the Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 2070? How does it compare to the Sonys?

I've always been using sony monitors , but this year I switched to the 2070 Mitsubishi and can only say I will not
go back to sony soon. The Mitsubishi is much sharper and sony is more expensive.
I don't think that for the price of the Diamond pro 2070 you will find anything better easily.

--
www.julian-kenning.com

On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 12:03:18 -0500, Calvin Skeen
wrote:

What is the best Monitor for Photoshop work. Is the 21 inch Sony GDM-F520 still king? Is it that much better than the Sony 21 inch CPD-G520 which is half the cost? The only difference that I can see is that the F520 has a dot pitch of .22 versus .24 for the G520. Does that really make that big of a differnce?

What about the Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 2070? How does it compare to the Sonys?

Are there any advantages to the wdescreen monitor from Sony for Photoshop work (GDM-FW900)? What about the variable dt pitch from .23 in the center to .26 at the edges. Will this result in the photos looking distorted?

I read somewhere during my research that Sony will halt their production of CRT's next year. What effect should this have on a customer (less availablility of parts and service, prices will begin to fall)

Finally, should I be considering any LCD monitors? Are any close to the CRT's in terms of color fidelity and sharpness? IF so, what are the models? Or should I just wait six months so that the LCD technology can catch-up or surpass the CRT technology? Cost is not a primnary consideration,

Iiyama 22" is as good and cheaper. And it uses the same tube Mitusubishi uses but gets better results.

No don't get an LCD/TFT, unless you are willing to spend large amounts of money on something from say, Eizo. You say cost isn't a consideration (lucky you <g>) so go and find an Eizo you like and buy that if money is no object. Otherwise stick with a CRT like the Iiyama.

--

Hecate

veni, vidi, reliqui

"Calvin Skeen" wrote in message

What is the best Monitor for Photoshop work. Is the 21 inch Sony GDM-F520 still king? Is it that much better than the Sony 21 inch CPD-G520 which is half the cost? The only difference that I can see is that the F520 has a dot pitch of .22 versus .24 for the G520. Does that really make that big of a differnce?

What about the Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 2070? How does it compare to the Sonys?

Are there any advantages to the wdescreen monitor from Sony for Photoshop work (GDM-FW900)? What about the variable dt pitch from .23 in the center to .26 at the edges. Will this result in the photos looking distorted?

I read somewhere during my research that Sony will halt their production of CRT's next year. What effect should this have on a customer (less availablility of parts and service, prices will begin to fall)

Finally, should I be considering any LCD monitors? Are any close to the CRT's in terms of color fidelity and sharpness? IF so, what are the models? Or should I just wait six months so that the LCD technology can catch-up or surpass the CRT technology? Cost is not a primnary consideration,

Just throwing my nickel in, I have a LaCie electron-blue IV and I love it. Specs are top notch and if color work is critical, the company has a calibration set-up available. The monitor is available in a 19 inch and 22 inch version. I got the 19 as the larger one would not fit on my desk. Cost is reasonable: more than average but less than absolute top dollar and the performance is near the top.

That's just my opinion and YMMV, so if you reach a different conclusion, I'm not offended.