Upgrading hardware: Two BENQ SW monitors?

[Bob_B]

I'm in the process of upgrading my photography workstation with a new computer plus all new hardware and software. My current setup used two monitors (1920x1080) running off of the MB's built-in graphics. I really like working with two monitors when editing in LR and PS. I am strongly leaning towards using at least one BenQ SW series monitor on my new computer. I have budgeted for two of them, but wonder if this might be overkill and a waste of $$$ that could be used elsewhere.

Do you use two BenQ monitors for photo editing? Just one plus another lower-resolution monitor? I would appreciate hearing your opinions. (No rush, I'm several weeks away from making purchases; just getting a shopping list right now.)

Thank you,

Bob

 

[clee01l]

I think you should use two identical monitors that have been calibrated with calibration software/hardware. This is something that I have not been able to do since on of my monitors is an iMac and buying an Apple Display is cost prohibitive.

Even though I calibrate both monitors, the final calibration though close never matches.


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[Gnits]

I tried using 2 monitors of different sizes for Lr and Ps when I upgraded to a 27 inch monitor (and tried to use my previous monitor) .... and gave it up as a disaster. Dragging images from one screen to another results in differences that my eyes/brain could not cope with. I am now about to build a new high spec Windows Pc and know I need to consider upgrading my monitor again. I agree with Cletus, if you need the real estate use two identical monitors if you can. My options are probably 2 x24 or 1 x 32. I suspect I will go 1x32. The bigger issue for me is deciding what graphics card to use, considering that Lr and Ps still are under using graphics cards capacity.

 

[Replytoken]

My preference is to have two monitors, and if I could find the room on my desk, I would love three. The two monitors I have are not identical, but both are calibrated with Spectraview as they are NEC MultiSync monitors. Yes, it is ideal to have tow identical monitors, but I am used to the fact that they are different, and just account for that in my work flow. Having said that, I have never tried to use one large monitor, so I cannot comment on it.

Good luck,

--Ken

 

[Bob_B]

My current setup uses two different sizes of monitors (and with different backlighting). While I calibrate each monthly, the difference in resolution is a PITA at times. I will have to work on how to get two 24" monitors on my desk, but I think I can do so with a bit of imagination (and some duct tape .

 

[Replytoken]

My current setup uses two different sizes of monitors (and with different backlighting). While I calibrate each monthly, the difference in resolution is a PITA at times. I will have to work on how to get two 24" monitors on my desk, but I think I can do so with a bit of imagination (and some duct tape .

FWIW, at work and at home I have my main monitor sitting centered and directly in front of me. My secondary monitor is off to one side, pushed back a bit and on angle. But, I have them arranged so my eye moves smoothly from one monitor to the other. The downside to this is that the second monitor is a bit further away, and is not ideal for reading small text for any length of time. But, it does allow for better use of space.

Good luck,

--Ken

 

[Linwood Ferguson]

I have two monitors. I turned the smaller (24" ) vertical, and the bigger (27") horizontal. The large is my main, but I keep vertically oriented stuff on the other, like email, and in LR when I use two monitors, it actually gives a larger loupe display for vertical files because it matches the aspect.