Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >On Apr 4, 2007, at 12:47 AM, Bob W wrote: > > > >>This approach is the wrong way round really. >> >>The ideal size across the diagonal for a picture should be about half >>the viewing distance. The recommended viewing distance for a computer >>screen is about 30 inches (75cm). >> > >Sure, fine theory. But the "recommended viewing distance" is hopeless >for my eyesight and comfort ... I have my computer glasses tuned for >a comfortable 23" viewing distance. Farther away than that and text >on screen is hopeless unless I make it too big to be useful. > > I have tri-focals - no-line and the LCD screen is 19" from my face. I used to pooh-pooh LCD's but when my TV died a couple of years ago and I replaced it with the healthier by far LCD screen (not HIGH def something called "enhanced" def) - when my CRT died I got the PRoview - my eyes have felt much better since.. but I have a problem with glare so I have the computer set so that every background I work on is gray or darker... I can't read anything on line against a white background without it becoming painful.
A few of you can attest to how large I have the fonts set on my machine for email :) ann > > >>For optimum viewing therefore you need to decide for yourself >>what is the target screen size and resolution, and make the largest >>picture you can that fits, allowing the audience to take in the whole >>thing without scanning or scrolling. The audience will just have to >>lean a bit closer to appreciate the fine detail of the picture. >> >> > >Yup. What detail is visible anyway. An A3 print is so much nicer to >examine closely. > >Godfrey > > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
