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08/19/2003 02:45:09 PM · #1 |
Hi,
Anyone else w/ an LCD monitor........
I've noticed that in order to see the full detail of an image, esp. a dark one, I need to move around and look at my monitor from different angles.
I've a new ViewSonic VA720
Is there any way to compensate for this... or do I just live w/ looking like a cat trying to judge distance before leaping?
Thank you.
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08/19/2003 03:31:37 PM · #2 |
| I'm not familiar with this issue using LCD's woth Apple G4 PowerBooks, iBooks or Cinema/Studio Displays, sslick... |
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08/19/2003 04:15:27 PM · #3 |
Sorry sslickk, I am almost 100% sure you will need a crt monitor to solve your problem, or try to live with looking like a cat.
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08/19/2003 04:20:42 PM · #4 |
| I find the same with cheaper screens but the more expensive ones are fine. My Sony (when it's actually working - long story) gives a beautiful picture from just about any angle. |
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08/19/2003 04:27:03 PM · #5 |
I have an LG Flatron l151os. It might be just an Australasian brand.
I have not had any problems. If anything, some of my photos have later appeared too dark (by far) to other monitors, but I think that is a different issue |
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08/19/2003 04:28:02 PM · #6 |
I did extensive research before switching to an LCD, and I have found that with my screen, a Dell Ultrasharp digital 17", I have absolutely no complaints. I do a lot of digital video and I have read about and seen many problems with video on cheaper analog LCDs with lower refresh rates. I have seen some similar problems to yours on my friends cheaper screens. I think it is just much more important to choose the right monitor when dealing with LCDs, CRTs are definitely much more forgiving. It seems that for serious users it is almost not worth using an analog LCD, just go for the digital. These screens are more costly and require a costly DVI video card, but the results are worthwhile.
Also, if you look in the specs for LCDs, most will indicate what the viewing angle is in degrees, go for a large number and you can view the screen from the side more, but you will also get better definition straight on.
Message edited by author 2003-08-19 20:30:10. |
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08/20/2003 05:56:46 AM · #7 |
Thanks,, and rats!!!!! Can't afford another monitor,, so I guess it's meow time for me.....
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08/20/2003 06:32:28 AM · #8 |
| I have that monitor, the VA720, on my desktop. I've noticed the same thing, but minimized it by turning down the brightness. It is pretty bright for an LCD monitor, so you have some room to work with it. |
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08/20/2003 06:43:52 AM · #9 |
| You need a good LCD monitor designed with "color accuracy" in mind in order to get the kind of consistent colors that are obtainable on most decent CRT's. Unfortunately, such LCDs are expensive. If I had money to burn, I'd get the Sharp LL-T2020B. 10-bit gamma correction plus full control of R/G/B/C/M/Y offsets. Not to mention true 1600x1200 (which is what I run my monitors at now, and I don't want to go backwards to a lower resolution) and dual DVI interfaces... |
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