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There cannot be many photographers who want to prioritize buying a monitor over getting a new camera or lens. Buying a color-critical monitor involves research into the esoteric world of color management, and after trawling through pages of information the pros and cons of a purchase may not seem any clearer. This is where I want to help, forget about budgets, brands, and the minutiae of technical specifications. This short tutorial will provide the theory to underpin why monitors matter, so that you won’t get fooled again by rogue colors, and disappointing prints.

A monitor is a necessary tool for many creative fields, including graphic design, photography, video editing, animation, and CAD/CAM. But did you know that a good monitor can also improve the quality of your work? This article will outline several benefits of high quality monitors that increase productivity, from features that reduce eye fatigue so you can focus longer, to those that ensure you don’t have any unexpected results in your finished product.