42 '' Panasonic pro Plasma display or FSI 17'' monitor ??

Question

i want to buy a second monitor for my grading suite. I already have a Sony CRT ( SD-HD ) that's still in great condition ( bought it new 3 years ago ) and i want to add a nice LCD/Plasma.
Is the Panasonic 42'' professional series plasma good enough for color grading ?? or should i stick to the FSI 17'' even though i already have a nice CRT? Thanks

Answer 1

Is the Panasonic 42'' professional series plasma good enough for color grading ?? or should i stick to the FSI 17''
Apples and Oranges.
I am aware that the FSI-17 is very well regarded and from what I've seen it is very attractive, and its reputation is for reasonable accuracy, not to mention good reports for after-sales support. All very, very important. My quibble is that its way too small. Even before HD, a 19" 4x3 CRT was considered to be a minimum screen size for serious work.
Bigger is better up to a point.
The problem with most plasmas (don't bother with LCD unless it is professionally calibrated and maintained), is that there really aren't any grade-quality models, and the higher-end still suffer from a certain amount of drift, dynamic contrast shifts and burn-in (not as pronounced as in the past) although a very beautiful palette. You will need to support a Plasma with a LUT- or other- interface which will also need to be continuously checked, but will nevertheless wobble throughout a longer session, no matter how iron-clad your calibration is.
Its a tough situation.
jPo