LCD HDTV or CRT HDTV? at DVinfo.net

Andris Krastins · June 19th, 2007, 02:36 AM

Hello,
I've browsed this subforum, but somehow maybe have missed the answer to this particular question.

I need a monitor to use at home while editing HDV, and I plan to buy a simple HDTV set.
Would you suggest a CRT or an LCD one? Which one is better to adjust colour balance, etc?

I know that CRT's in general are better at displaying warm tones and half tones, but my knowledge may be outdated, because I have no prior experience with high definition.

Thanks

Andris Krastins · July 3rd, 2007, 02:22 PM

Do you think this hdtv would be sufficient as a monitor for home studio use? Including setting the colours. :/

Harm Millaard · July 3rd, 2007, 02:47 PM

Look for a LCD TV with full HD resolution: 1920x1080

Andris Krastins · July 3rd, 2007, 02:57 PM

The cheapest hdtv with such a resolution costs around 2000$ around here, I can't afford that. :(
I have about 800$ for that purpose, 1000 tops.

I'll be shooting with Canon XH A1

Chris Barcellos · July 3rd, 2007, 03:19 PM

Andris:

I bought a simple Magnavox 32 inch LCD with 1280 x 720 Definition for about $650.00 from my local Best Buy. The video played back from camera is terrific.

It has HDMI input, too, which I can in put from my card that has DVI, using a convertor.

I do believe my graphics card is showing some latency issues getting the image up when I play a high definition file from my hard drive. I notice some weird things in the images in motion situation, that aren't there when I view the same image from the camera.

As far as preview windows in Vegas or Premiere, they do fine, because the previews are generally a lower definition.

Richard Alvarez · July 3rd, 2007, 03:25 PM

Do you think they have Best Buys in Latvia?

A CRT will be just fine. It's actually more accurate in color reproduction. If you can find a HD CRT in your budget range, go for it. And remember, since your probably siting a few feet away from your editing system, you don't need a huge screen.

Andris Krastins · July 4th, 2007, 10:13 AM

Thank you for your replies!

The only CRT hdtv's I can find in Latvia are not widescreen, but 4:3,
but I intend to shoot in 16:9, so I guess I should look into widescreen LCD models.

Richard Alvarez · July 4th, 2007, 10:24 AM

Andris.

The NLE program should output the 16:9 image, and the CRT needs to be able to 'see' it. In other words, if the HD CRT will show 'letterboxed' movies, it will show your NLE 16:9 image.

Obviously, check before you buy.

June 19th, 2007, 02:36 AM	#1
Andris Krastins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lielvārde, Latvia Posts: 326	LCD HDTV or CRT HDTV? Hello, I've browsed this subforum, but somehow maybe have missed the answer to this particular question. I need a monitor to use at home while editing HDV, and I plan to buy a simple HDTV set. Would you suggest a CRT or an LCD one? Which one is better to adjust colour balance, etc? I know that CRT's in general are better at displaying warm tones and half tones, but my knowledge may be outdated, because I have no prior experience with high definition. Thanks __________________ Our Fire Films - a free film project.

July 3rd, 2007, 02:22 PM	#2
Andris Krastins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lielvārde, Latvia Posts: 326	Do you think this hdtv would be sufficient as a monitor for home studio use? Including setting the colours. :/ __________________ Our Fire Films - a free film project.

July 3rd, 2007, 02:57 PM	#4
Andris Krastins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lielvārde, Latvia Posts: 326	The cheapest hdtv with such a resolution costs around 2000$ around here, I can't afford that. :( I have about 800$ for that purpose, 1000 tops. I'll be shooting with Canon XH A1 __________________ Our Fire Films - a free film project.

July 3rd, 2007, 03:19 PM	#5
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Andris: I bought a simple Magnavox 32 inch LCD with 1280 x 720 Definition for about $650.00 from my local Best Buy. The video played back from camera is terrific. It has HDMI input, too, which I can in put from my card that has DVI, using a convertor. I do believe my graphics card is showing some latency issues getting the image up when I play a high definition file from my hard drive. I notice some weird things in the images in motion situation, that aren't there when I view the same image from the camera. As far as preview windows in Vegas or Premiere, they do fine, because the previews are generally a lower definition. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

July 4th, 2007, 10:13 AM	#7
Andris Krastins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lielvārde, Latvia Posts: 326	Thank you for your replies! The only CRT hdtv's I can find in Latvia are not widescreen, but 4:3, but I intend to shoot in 16:9, so I guess I should look into widescreen LCD models. __________________ Our Fire Films - a free film project.

July 3rd, 2007, 02:47 PM	#3
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	Look for a LCD TV with full HD resolution: 1920x1080

July 3rd, 2007, 03:25 PM	#6
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Do you think they have Best Buys in Latvia? A CRT will be just fine. It's actually more accurate in color reproduction. If you can find a HD CRT in your budget range, go for it. And remember, since your probably siting a few feet away from your editing system, you don't need a huge screen.

July 4th, 2007, 10:24 AM	#8
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Andris. The NLE program should output the 16:9 image, and the CRT needs to be able to 'see' it. In other words, if the HD CRT will show 'letterboxed' movies, it will show your NLE 16:9 image. Obviously, check before you buy.