Company: EizoPrice: $2,489Rating:Hot: Color accuracy and self-calibrationNot:EIZO’s ColorEdge color-management line is known for creating
high-quality monitors targeted to creatives. I recently tested an
EIZO ColorEdge CG279X, a 27" widescreen monitor designed
with creative professionals’ needs in mind, where color accu-
racy is critical.
The ColorEdge CG279X has a built-in colorimeter for auto-
mated self-calibration, and it can be scheduled at any time (yes,
forget about spending money on a third-party calibration device).
You only need to download the ColorNavigator Software (free).
If you’re a photographer, retoucher, illustrator, or an animator,
set the calibration mode to Adobe RGB, and you’re good to go,
or you can even modify any settings in the calibration software
options. Calibration doesn’t take much time. A little calibrator stick
pops up from the top of the screen, and you can continue to use
the monitor during calibration. Here are the monitor’s key features:- 27", 2560x1440, 10-bit IPS
- Built-in colorimeter for automated self-calibration
- 99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, 100% Rec.709/sRGB
- 16-bit LUT processing and programmable 173 3D LUTs
- 1300:1 static contrast ratio
- Digital uniformity equalizer
- HDR preset modes (PQ and HLG) up to 300cd/m2
- ColorNavigator 7 calibration software
- 5-Year warranty: Designed, tested, manufactured, and certified
at the EIZO-owned factory in Japan.
The Eizo ColorEdge CG279X comes with a light-shielding hood
that prevents glare on the monitor. It also uses dimming technol-
ogy to minimize flicker and eye fatigue. The monitor comes with
a stand that offers height, tilt, and swivel adjustments, so you
can adjust it to your needs. You can even rotate the monitor 90°.
This monitor assures that you get the best color quality on your
work consistently. n
EIZO
ColorEdge
CG279X
27" Widescreen Monitor
for Creative Professionals
Review by Gilmar SmithREVIEWS › ›> PHOTOSHOP USER>^ FEBRUARY 2020[ 106 ]