Is a 10 bit monitor worth it?

[Ubiquity99]

Dale Garman wrote:

I'm not a techie, but I purchased Asus PA246Q 24" LCD Monitor a couple of years ago as this type of monitor is IPS panel (not a regular LCD) which calibrates to very true colors with and expanded color range compared to a regular LCD. Link on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NBZ994/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00

I looked at the specs and it is 10bit, runs fine on an older Dell with Win7 so I'm not sure about all the technical impediements to a 10 bit monitor. This one is also quite a bit more inexpensive than some other brands. I have been very satisfied with it, the colors are wonderful. You do need to calibrate and stay away from their pre-programmed modes.

Another thought for you.

 

[Doug R]

OP is talking wide gamut monitors and you suggest a low gamut mediocre monitor with a overpriced built in barely upgradeable computer. Way to stay on topic.

 

[NewsyL]

Ubiquity99 wrote:

Dale Garman wrote:

I'm not a techie, but I purchased Asus PA246Q 24" LCD Monitor a couple of years ago as this type of monitor is IPS panel (not a regular LCD) which calibrates to very true colors with and expanded color range compared to a regular LCD. Link on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NBZ994/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00


I looked at the specs and it is 10bit, runs fine on an older Dell with Win7 so I'm not sure about all the technical impediements to a 10 bit monitor. This one is also quite a bit more inexpensive than some other brands. I have been very satisfied with it, the colors are wonderful. You do need to calibrate and stay away from their pre-programmed modes.

Another thought for you.

 

[NewsyL]

Doug R wrote:

OP is talking wide gamut monitors and you suggest a low gamut mediocre monitor with a overpriced built in barely upgradeable computer. Way to stay on topic.

The OP has indeed identified a monitor with a wide gamut as being his preference (PA241w) but has the OP acknowledged he knows what the significance of using a wide gamut monitor is? I don't think so unless I missed something in one of his few responses here.




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[Lawn Lends]

Well, you get what you pay for. Go ahead and spend $1.25 on a monitor, but dont expect much.

 

[Skip M]

Michael H wrote:

I use a NEC 27 inch, they are exceptional monitors even if you are not using 10 bit. If you buy one I suggest you get the Spectrview software to claibrate it with the X-Rite i1Display Pro.

Some info here about the 27 inch version: http://www.imagescience.com.au/products/NEC-PA271W-27-Inch-Widescreen-Colour-Critical-Monitor.html

I emphatically agree. We have the same monitor you do, and it's fantastic.

 

[apara]

Here is what I have gathered reading this forum and doing some more research.

1) Getting into full 10 bit workflow requires a few components to work together
a. Graphics card
b. OS
c. Graphics Software

2) Most applications today do not support 10 bit workflow except for latest from Adobe


3) A professional 10 bit graphics card is required, but does not have to be expensive


4) A nice monitor 10 bit wide gamut monitor will still look nicer than a poor monitor even on a NON 10 bit graphics card.

5) Some monitors may be due for an upgrade, so shop carefully.

6) Apple/iMac is not an answer for everything


Personally I will probably purchase the NEC PA241W-BK (or later) model for now and upgrade other components as time/money permits.

 

[PhotoKhan]

apara wrote:

Here is what I have gathered reading this forum and doing some more research.

1) Getting into full 10 bit workflow requires a few components to work together
a. Graphics card
b. OS
c. Graphics Software

2) Most applications today do not support 10 bit workflow except for latest from Adobe

3) A professional 10 bit graphics card is required, but does not have to be expensive

4) A nice monitor 10 bit wide gamut monitor will still look nicer than a poor monitor even on a NON 10 bit graphics card.

5) Some monitors may be due for an upgrade, so shop carefully.

6) Apple/iMac is not an answer for everything

Personally I will probably purchase the NEC PA241W-BK (or later) model for now and upgrade other components as time/money permits.

 

[PhotoKhan]

Sebastian Z wrote:

get MAC, get iMac and it will be your best purchase beside obviously camera in the next and previous 5 years. All respecting Pros are using it.

Wow...!

"All respecting pros" only makes sense if you're referring to a dominant submission requiring exterior power like a religion...or a cult.

Otherwise it should have read "respected pros".


...talk about a Freudian slip...

PK

 

[schmegg]

PhotoKhan wrote:

...talk about a Freudian slip...

Hehe! Nice one! :-D

 

[Doug R]

I'm confused Mac=Cult so wasn't he right?

 

[PhotoKhan]

Doug R wrote:

I'm confused Mac=Cult so wasn't he right?