The "New Gear/Willy Waving" thread
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Caporegime
G-Sync would be a waste for me I think. When I eventually build a pc I'll be capping games to 60fps and freesync will handle any stuttering.I'd have one too if it had G-Sync
Caporegime
BenQ PD2700Q.
It's cheap and MUCH better quality than I expected, 10bit panel, accurate colours, 2 USB ports, DP, HDMI.
I have 2 x HD connected to it, 1 USB cable down to MacBook and 1 DP cable up (acting as both data and video).
Because it is amazeballs?
Joking aside, if you're not into 144hz gaming or need thunderbolt connectivity it is an incredibly good value for money giving what it offers - I paid €580 and it got me...
34" Ultrawide 21:9 Screen
3440x1440p QHD Display
IPS Display - 178 degree viewing angles
99% RGB Coverage, also it comes calibrated out of the box with the profile saved in it (you get a report with it)
5m:1 Contrast ratio
DisplayPort 1.2 Tech (if needed)
USB 3.0 Hub built in
Built in speakers are also decent for what they are
Freesync tech, also overclockable upto 75hz - so for your regular single player FPS games/non competitive stuff it does a great job.
PnP tech
It has some handy software where it effectively splits itself into multiple monitors, amazing for productivity.
Full spec list here: https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-34UM88C-P-ultrawide-monitor
Speaking from my brief experience on it so far, its a photographers/videographers dream. Amazing colour replication, so much space for tools and viewing space! You can work on panoramic images without having to zoom!
https://i.imgur.com/xx4Socu.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/UHMiU1D.jpg
In short, any other monitor of this size is a considerble hike in price over for small incremental upgrades.
When you start getting to the bigger upgrades like 144hz you're talking a good few hundred more.
Nice specs, missed that one coming out.
Oh wait, just seen this one coming this month! Now thats going to be my new screen
https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-34WK95U-W-ultrawide-monitor
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Caporegime
hhnnnggggggg!
My laptop would explode trying to drive that 
Looks nice, post pics
My laptop would explode trying to drive that
Looks nice, post pics
Ooo that is nice, expect it to be £1700 here if it's $1499
Not sure how the scaling will be, 4k @ 27" is horrible, everything is super small unless you enlarge everything but then you are taking away the resolution.
Never used a 5k before so I'll look at some reviews.
Not sure how the scaling will be, 4k @ 27" is horrible, everything is super small unless you enlarge everything but then you are taking away the resolution.
Never used a 5k before so I'll look at some reviews.
Caporegime
Ooo that is nice, expect it to be £1700 here if it's $1499
Not sure how the scaling will be, 4k @ 27" is horrible, everything is super small unless you enlarge everything but then you are taking away the resolution.
Never used a 5k before so I'll look at some reviews.
All new iMacs are 5k, i am sure it'll be okay?
Soldato
May as well just get the iMac!
Didn't know they were making a 34" 5k Imac for £1500? Where?
On a serious note you may as well say buy a 27" 5k monitor for £600 and save £900
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Soldato
Think of it as a 27” 5k screen with a free Mac inside 
It's not though. It's a £600 27' 5k screen with a Mac inside which you have to pay £800 for.Think of it as a 27” 5k screen with a free Mac inside
If I wanted a 27" as screen I'd just go buy one (or even two)
Soldato
Ok. Clearly you have no joy or humour in you..!
big raspberry to you too
Day 2 of GM lens delivery. Just the 24mm f1.4 to come now
she dwelt among the untrodden ways sparknotes
she dwelt among the untrodden ways sparknotes
Soldato
Yeah it's looking like Sony has made the perfect 24mm this time. Can't wait.
I think that will be my "light" travel bag kit sorted. 24mm F1.4, 85mm f1.4 and the 100-400 plus 1.4 TC.
Cover most things I need to shoot and all fits into my shoulder bag (just)
I think that will be my "light" travel bag kit sorted. 24mm F1.4, 85mm f1.4 and the 100-400 plus 1.4 TC.
Cover most things I need to shoot and all fits into my shoulder bag (just)
Caporegime
Day 2 of GM lens delivery. Just the 24mm f1.4 to come now
she dwelt among the untrodden ways sparknotes
Snap !
Desk isn't done, so don't judge!
Phate, off topic is the top of your desk kitchen worktop if so do you have a link please?