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[M.Beier]

Im currently using my 27" IPS monitor to sort pictures, but now and then, Im thinking it would be lovely doing it from the TV in the livingroom, unfortunately it has a crap panel....

So I'm looking to find something more suitable for the purpose.....

 

What would you suggest? LG with IPS panel, or is Philips ok for this?

Sorry for breaking the normal sections a bit with this question.

[dcbear78]

What do you mean by "sort pictures?" You mean arrange and organise or process?

[M.Beier]

Yep, when having 6 close to identical shots, selecting the best and then post processing

[TBonz]

I would love to edit with a 27" monitor...it is on my list of things to pick up...I don't think I would need anything larger...

 

What software are you using to edit?  If Lightroom, I zoom in on the images to check details more closely if I'm comparing similar images...When sorting lots of images, I'll typically use PhotoMechanic to go through and eliminate the obvious bad images (focus, exposure, composition, etc.).  Then I import into Lightroom and will do further culling...when I have several similar images, I'll determine the best - usually small differences which may be determined with the zoom or other factors...I may also use several of them with different cropping or post-processing...

[ScottinPollock]

Most larger TVs don't have sufficient pixel density for up close work, unless you plan to go 4K. Even then, a 50" inch set would still require a working distance of several feet to represent the same relative pixel density of a 27", 2560x1440 desktop monitor.

 

The most important thing here is calibration, and most TV's (and many computer monitors) are poorly calibrated out of the box. Consider investing in something like a Spyder Express to calibrate the displays you will do your post on. It is the only way to get accurate and consistent results. And of course, you will have a color profile to pass along to any other hardware you might add to the mix (such as a printer).

[M.Beier]

Most larger TVs don't have sufficient pixel density for up close work, unless you plan to go 4K. Even then, a 50" inch set would still require a working distance of several feet to represent the same relative pixel density of a 27", 2560x1440 desktop monitor.

 

The most important thing here is calibration, and most TV's (and many computer monitors) are poorly calibrated out of the box. Consider investing in something like a Spyder Express to calibrate the displays you will do your post on. It is the only way to get accurate and consistent results. And of course, you will have a color profile to pass along to any other hardware you might add to the mix (such as a printer).

Sorry, should have said that from start, it is 4K TVs im looking at - my 27" IPS is 1440p

 

Thinking the LG 695V series could be a fair choice, 55" with 4K for when wanting to relax in sofa while 'working'

[Jerry_]

Recently, when my son returned from a trip abroad, we used the TV for viewing in family the unsorted bulk of captures he had taken.

The connection between the MacBook and the TV (a 60" Full HD (1920*1080)) was via an AppleTV using Airplay.

While we viewed the captures, he could imediately sort out photos that were doubles or that were no keepers. His aim for taking the photos was to have some memories of his trip, i.e. more touristic than artistic.

As described before, the fact to use the TV was more about being able to comfortably view a large number of touristic style photos as a family, than using it to sort artistic captures.
For that purpose the configuration was fine and allowed to easily identify captures that had flaws or to decide about which of two similar captures was the best. Anyhow, in case of doubt the capture was - in this configuration - also shown in parallel on the MBA screen.

I think that this configuration can also work out for a preselection for more artistic non-professional captures, even so I will prefer my 27" iMac screen. In case of doubt, you might not be as decisive on some captures and keep them for a secound round of sorting on the computerscreen, but for the bulk processing this should work. Considering that you are looking for a 4k UHD screen, this might even better apply.

Also, as mentioned by ScottinPollock, it is more about colour calibration and distance to the screen, if you want to use large TV screens for sorting out captures.

[M.Beier]

Example of what I was looking at;
LG 

55UF695V

 

Its around 1050 USD on sale these days

[M.Beier]

I ended up with a LG65UF772V

 

IPS, 4K 65", makes things a bit more relaxing.

[iNYONi]

Once I've gotten my pictures they way i want, I transfer them to my External harddrive, this is connected to my 55" 4K samsung......I love it and the pictures just pop on screen. I have 2 x 2 terabite harddrives for storage. Any time I want to go back and view old files, I pop them up on the tv before transfering to PC for any uploads or editing I want to carry out.

 

Have also been thinking about buying a 19" Digital Photoframe to have on the wall and have some of my favs playing on it.

[M.Beier]

Once I've gotten my pictures they way i want, I transfer them to my External harddrive, this is connected to my 55" 4K samsung......I love it and the pictures just pop on screen. I have 2 x 2 terabite harddrives for storage. Any time I want to go back and view old files, I pop them up on the tv before transfering to PC for any uploads or editing I want to carry out.

 

Have also been thinking about buying a 19" Digital Photoframe to have on the wall and have some of my favs playing on it.

Excellent idea with the digital photoframe.