Good balance between monitor and office brightness?
March 8, 2012 7:41 AM Subscribe
In a typical office setting, how bright should a computer monitor be compared to the ambient/overhead/room lighting? How would one measure this and is there some chart or some guidelines for a good balance/ratio?
Other details: Not doing colour-sensitive work. Very few windows so I don't think the outside light affects this too much.
This is somewhat related to my previous question.
Other details: Not doing colour-sensitive work. Very few windows so I don't think the outside light affects this too much.
This is somewhat related to my previous question.
Seconding Flux. Unless you work in an environment where color accuracy is paramount (print proofing, color correction, etc.) I'm not sure there's a "proper" brightness other than what works for you.
posted by monospace at 9:09 AM on March 8, 2012
posted by monospace at 9:09 AM on March 8, 2012
What? No. Flux has nothing to do with brightness.
From http://stereopsis.com/flux/:
From http://stereopsis.com/flux/:
F.lux fixes this: it makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day.posted by Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug at 9:30 AM on March 8, 2012
Best answer: The unit of measure in this case is the nit or candela per square meter (cd/m^2). The linked article mentions a target of 120 cd/m^2, personally I like 100 cd/m^2. A monitor calibration puck like the Spyder is the most accurate measurement tool.
Modern monitors are capable of incredibly high torch modes and the brightness/contract settings shouldn't be anywhere near the top. The Dell 24" monitor on my desk is set to a brightness is 52 and a contract of 40.
posted by llin at 11:15 AM on March 8, 2012
Modern monitors are capable of incredibly high torch modes and the brightness/contract settings shouldn't be anywhere near the top. The Dell 24" monitor on my desk is set to a brightness is 52 and a contract of 40.
posted by llin at 11:15 AM on March 8, 2012
I run normal brightness with diffuse back lighting behind the monitors. My lighting is a fluorescent fixture behind my monitor, projecting onto the wall behind my monitors like an aura. This is best for reading comfort. I can turn on more lights if I want, or just the back lighting, and the monitor is always comfortable at the normal brightness. No fiddling with settings.
posted by colinshark at 11:53 PM on March 8, 2012
posted by colinshark at 11:53 PM on March 8, 2012
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posted by Aquaman at 8:17 AM on March 8, 2012