Top Computer Monitors for the Photographer

AOC 919SW-1 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor is an affordable and well-ranked LCD monitor available on Amazon. Having a large, widescreen capable LCD monitor is not only good for digital photography, but also those who like to view, shoot, and/or edit digital video. This monitor may not have the label of a brand-name, but is highly reviewed by a number of Amazon users as well as reasonably priced (a March 2009 view of the price was at about $140.)

The resolution on this flat screen monitor is 1440 x 900, while the contrast ratio is 800:1. This helps in quick and crisp display of images at their real-life size.

Those looking to spend a little less and have a brand name behind their purchase might wish to consider the Acer V173b 17-Inch LCD Monitor. This flat screen monitor was recently ranked well on Amazon with a price of about $105. The Acer V173b 17-Inch Monitor may not be ideal for those used to larger monitors, but customers still report a general sense of satisfaction when it comes to making this purchase.

The resolution for this monitor is 1280 x 1024, while the contrast ratio is 2000:1. Customers report that even older computer systems quickly load images without blurring when using the Acer V173b 17-Inch LCD Monitor.

Hewlett Packard W2207H 22-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor is a somewhat pricey, yet solid choice for digital photographers seeking a renowned brand name and a larger monitor than others offered on the market. A March 2009 Amazon price check of this monitor was about $220, which is somewhat more expensive than most flat screen monitors available for professional photography purposes.

The resolution for Hewlett Packard W2207H 22-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor is 1680 x 1050, and the contrast ratio is 1000:1. A disadvantage of this flat screen monitor is its weight of more than 22 pounds, which might make it impractical to cart around with other photography, computer, and video equipment.