Color Edge CG277 27" (68cm) Hardware Calibration LCD Monitor Built-In Self Calibration Sensor: Automate your calibration with the built-in Self Calibration sensor that is housed within the monitor's bottom bezel & swings up onto the screen only when calibrating. This sensor eliminates the need for a third-party calibration device & even operates in portrait mode. Using either the OSD menu or the bundled Color Navigator software, you can schedule the monitor to self-calibrate at specific times. Even if the monitor is switched off or not connected to a computer, it will stick to its preset schedule & self-calibrate. Correlation with External Sensors: The monitor can be correlated to the measurement results of an external calibration sensor. After correlating, the built-in sensor will automatically recalibrate to the settings. This is convenient if the monitor is used in a work environment with other monitors & one measurement device must be used as a standard for all calibration. What’s New with the Color Edge CG277: Reproduces 99% of the Adobe RGB Color Space; An IPS panel with a wide color gamut reproduces 99% of the Adobe RGB color space so images shot in RAW can be converted to Adobe RGB or images shot in Adobe RGB will be displayed correctly. The colors seen in photos of vibrant blue skies & lush green forests will be reproduced faithfully. The wide color gamut also ensures that the monitor reproduces almost the entire ISO-coated & US web-coated CMYK color spaces used in printing as well as 93% of the DCI used in post production. Excellent Tone Display In The Dark: When viewing the screen from an angle in a dimly lit room, dark tones typically appear washed out due to the display characteristics of LCD backlights. The monitor maintains a high contrast ratio even from an angle which allows the dark tones to retain their depth. Non-Glare IPS Panel: The IPS (in-plane switching) panel exhibits no glare & allows several people to view the monitor with minimal color shift. LED Backlight Cuts Power by 40%: The LED backlight reduces energy consumption by 40% compared to a conventional backlight. It is also mercury-free for less impact on the environment when it is eventually disposed of. Brightness Modulation Minimizes Flicker: To counteract the flicker that is noticeable by some users at low brightness settings, EIZO uses PWM (pulse width modulation) technology. This helps prevent eye fatigue for a more comfortable work environment. Features for Creative Work: Uniformity from Corner to Corner: Fluctuations in brightness & chromaticity on different parts of the screen are a common trait of LCD monitors. To counteract this, the monitor incorporates EIZO's patented digital uniformity equalizer (DUE) technology to ensure a Delta-E difference of 3 or less across the screen when the monitor leaves the factory. DUE also counterbalances the influences that a fluctuating ambient temperature may have on color temperature & brightness to ensure stable image display. Individually Adjusted at the Factory: The gamma level for each Color Edge monitor is adjusted at the factory. This is accomplished by measuring the R, G, & B gamma values from 0 – 255, then using the monitor’s 16-bit look-up table (LUT) to select the 256 most appropriate tones to achieve the desired value. Stable Display within Seven Minutes of Startup: From the time it is turned on it typically takes 30 minutes or longer for a monitor’s brightness, chromaticity, & tone characteristics to stabilize. EIZO has shortened this warm-up time by more than 75% to a mere 7 minutes. For confirming your work in a photo studio or taking your monitor with you on location, you can get to work right away. 10-Bit Simultaneous Display: Using the Display Port input, the monitor offers 10-bit simultaneous color display* from a 16-bit look-up table which means it can show more than one billion colors simultaneously. This is 64 times as many colors as you get with 8-bit display which results in even smoother color gradations & reduced Delta-E between two adjacent colors.*A graphics board & software which support 10-bit output are also necessary for 10-bit display. Simple & Precise Calibration with Color Navigator: The bundled Color Navigator software makes calibration both simple & quick. Just input target values for brightness, white point, & gamma. The built-in sensor directly utilizes the monitor's look-up table & creates an ICC profile within minutes. You can always download the latest version of Color Navigator for free here on eizo.com. Predictable Color with Any Media: With content published on so many different types of printed & digital media it's critical to know how your clients will see color. A Color Edge monitor & the bundled Color Navigator software let you do just that as they are designed for both softproofing & digital device emulation. So now you can "predict" how color will appear to your clients whether you produce content for printed media like books & magazines or for digital media devices like tablets, smart phones, & notebook computers.