Monitor Recommendation for Video Editing Setup (Sony, format, monitors, movie)

[AVTechMan]

I have used CRT monitors for several years to do my video/audio editing work on, but seeing as how one of them finally gave up the ghost, I wanted to look into getting LCD monitors for my new A/V editing workstation setup.

Prefer to use DVI so I will have to look into the video card with dual DVI output. I am looking into perhaps getting a 20" or up to 23" size monitor. As I may plan to edit HD video down the line should I get a 1920x1080 based monitor?

I know that CRT's were well-regarded in color accuracy and accurate blacks. Are LCD's capable of this as well?

What do you guys who do video work on a regular basis recommend? Thanks!

[MediocreButArrogant]

My information may be a little out of date, but if you can afford it, look for a display that uses an H-IPS LCD panel. These will be premium monitors, such as Apple Cinema Displays, Dell Ultrasharps, and top of the line HP monitors, not the cheap ones you can buy for $250 or less.

[kazyn]

What's your budget? I prefer 22-24" monitors, 25+" is kind of novelty for me, and I don't have that much desk space.

I have a couple of these and love them:
Newegg.com - ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 20000:1) Built in Speakers

However, those are TN panel monitors. If you want true professional quality, you'll need an IPS based monitor for noticeable clarity and viewing angle differences.

Newegg.com - ViewSonic VP2365wb Black 23"IPS LCD Monitor w/4-port USB hub,height&pivot adjustment 300 cd/m2 1000:1

That one is an IPS based monitor.

[hoffdano]

Most LCDs can be calibrated. I believe most "pros" in the photography business do this. I have done it with the calibration programs supplied by video card makers. But you can do this with light sensor hardware for low cost.

No way are CRTs more accurate than a good LCD. CRTs picture quality varies over time with the age of the phosphors and the aging of the analog circuitry. Because CRTs use so much more electricity - they are more sensitive to power quality.

20 inch is not large enough. I am a hobbyist, not a pro, and I find my 23 inch Samsung not large enough sometimes editing video with Sony Vegas Movie Studio. I now have a second monitor so I have another display.

[NJBest]

An LCD will never match the quality of a good CRT in terms of color accuracy.

[kazyn]

Never is a strong word But yes, for extremely fine printing, a soft proof won't do, you'll still have to make hard proofs to notice the very minute imperfections.

[Tek_Freek]

I've still got two 19" CRTs, a NEC and a Viewsonic. Beautiful image. They'll be in the garage sale before we move.