mac gamma settings for print preview

[I Simonius]

Hi

How to best visualise how prints will come out from my Mac?

Should I set the gamma to 2.2 like a PC or is the AppleMac default best

I'm using an 20" Apple LCD if that's relevant

thanks

[Andy]

Hi

How to best visualise how prints will come out from my Mac?

Should I set the gamma to 2.2 like a PC or is the AppleMac default best

I'm using an 20" Apple LCD if that's relevant

thanks2.2
And, have a go at our Calibration Help Page.

http://www.smugmug.com/help/display-color

[I Simonius]

2.2
And, have a go at our Calibration Help Page.

http://www.smugmug.com/help/display-color

OH sorry don't know how I missed it - in a hurry as usual

[I Simonius]

can you tell me about the "preserve colour numbers' check box in the Photoshop window?

The pic looks better on the monitor with that OFF, but it was on by default

[Andy]

can you tell me about the "preserve colour numbers' check box in the Photoshop window?

The pic looks better on the monitor with that OFF, but it was on by default
screenshot please?

[I Simonius]

screenshot please?
one with it on and one off

Hmm image uploading not working at the moment just hangs (10 mins so far) will try again in a bit

I often find that at about this time in te morn 11am ish the internet slows to a crawl - tried again but still can't upload yet - so waiting again...

[I Simonius]

can't upload screenshots- what am I doing wrong?
Image format jpg, size, 636 longest side, 88kb size

[I Simonius]

again

(something funny happening with my connection by the look of how long it takes)

[I Simonius]

one with the box ticked one with it off
-see how image is darker (more contrast???) with it off

[Stustaff]

Sorry in advance hope im not hijacking!

Andy is there the chance of smugmug giving out what settings I should have my display set to on my mac for getting most realistic prints?

I know that would be impossible on a PC but seeing as a powerbook or in my case ibook have a set screen graphics card etc shouldnt it be possible to say what are THE right settings for each machine? in terms of gamma brightness ect ect?

[Andy]

Sorry in advance hope im not hijacking!

Andy is there the chance of smugmug giving out what settings I should have my display set to on my mac for getting most realistic prints?

I know that would be impossible on a PC but seeing as a powerbook or in my case ibook have a set screen graphics card etc shouldnt it be possible to say what are THE right settings for each machine? in terms of gamma brightness ect ect?
No, that's not possible - as machines and local conditions vary - but you sould calibrate. I really recommend the Huey - can't beat the price, either :D

http://www.smugmug.com/help/display-color
link also at the bottom of that page.