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oh yes, I posted it as a bug in the adobe forums and got this answer, but I had already rolled back. I am still hoping they fix it because I prefer to keep a thinner properties panel! Thanks, Damien!

Hmm... thanks for the info. Good to know. If I find an app that works, I will share!

I wasn't sure where to put this question. Do you know if it's possible to have a color profile embedded in screen shot data? I communicate with a couple of design clients via whatsapp, and I like to use the snipper for quickly showing changes and getting feedback. I am assuming that color profile data is not included in this case. Either that or the wrong profile, but I assume the former. Do you know if it's possible for a color profile to be embedded in a screenshot? And if so, are are aware of a similar tool that does this? Saving out a file, emailing it, them checking their email to see it are steps I'm trying to avoid.

Thanks, Damien, I appreciate it!!

ugh... I have 25.7. Do you know how far I need to roll back? I'm not sure what version my previous version was before the update.

I'm going nuts here... photoshop is giving me a different histogram for a levels adjustment layer and the regular levels panel. I think the regular is correct. When I color select around the brightest shirt area, I don't get any pixels at 100% white, but my levels adjustment layer makes the whites look severely clipped. What gives? This is severely slowing down my workflow here. Here arescreenshots of the two side by side, along with my convert to profile panel to show i'm in sRGB.

Results: I went with the Eizo CS2730. It did not disappoint! It's beautiful. My shadows never seemed to match on the Dell ultrasharp when comparing prints to my backlit screen. I find this to be near perfect on the Eizo. I'm loving the extra resolution of QHD, and even tolerating the resolution difference between the two monitors (though I will remedy that soon with a second cheaper 27). The monitor (CNX version) came with Eizo's own calibrator (EX3) and software (Color Navigator). The ex3 is a rebranded spyder5 for those who might be trying to figure that out in the future... and the difference between spyder models lies in the software, not hardware. The monitor is hardware calibrated, and the buttons on the monitor can switch between color profiles at the touch of a button (convenient if one wanted to switch between profiles for a photography workflow vs video editing or whatever it may be). For anyone wanting to check out a review from a color guy on the monitor, I found this one helpful- https://www.color-management-guide.com/eizo-coloredge-cs2730-monitor-review.html Thank you for your help guys!

The mac won't work for me for a number of reasons, but that is really interesting. The opposite is true for vfx work, though- software is developed for PCs and it's what all the vfx houses run. That display you linked to looks beautiful. It's not wide-gamut, though. I should probably stop shopping in the middle range...

Note: I'm going to include more info here than my question needs just for anyone following along or needing help deciding in the future-- So, the more I look, it really comes down to the three monitors I originally mentioned to get the size (24-27") and features (QHD, wide-gammut) I want in the price range I am hoping for (mid-range, hoping for $500-$600 USD). I'll say up front, yes I have read the wide gamut myth, yes I follow an sRGB workflow for my photo editing/lab printing. But I also have a background in VFX and would like the ability to do vfx compositing and post production work in wider color spaces, and occasionally I do some graphics work for print. 4k would be nice, but the price tag gets too high, and then I feel like I might as well spend more to get an Eizo. I'm throwing out the BenQ due to your suggestions, and that leaves the Dells, both the same panel, just different sizes, and the prices are reduced right now and so the 27" (Dell UP2716D) seems like a great deal at $439 USD on amazon. The Dell UP2516D is down to $309 USD. So that leaves (hopefully) my last question. How do we feel about Dell's Uniformity Compensation? If that's an acceptable workaround, then I'm sold and will go for the Dell. If not, then I either hold my breath and hope for getting a unit with good uniformity or shell out a whole lot more for an Eizo.

I will let you all know!

Thank you both for your advice! The search still continues..

Yes, I only need one to edit - just will go crazy if I have two different sizes on my desk. Maybe I'll decide on a 24 I like so I can keep my old one. As for the uniformity, some reviews and various comments in forums that I have read comment on the lack of uniformity . Below are a couple of links to some in depth reviews that show it. Maybe it's not enough to be concerned about? the dell https://fstoppers.com/originals/fstoppers-reviews-dell-up2516d-wide-gamut-monitor-149238 the benq - https://www.color-management-guide.com/benq-sw2700pt-monitor-review.html

I was looking at the Dell Ultrasharps (UP2516D and UPL2716D) and the BenQ SW2700PT I currently have dual 24"s, one going bad and the other not suitable for editing. I need my setup to have two monitors of the same size (and probably resolution) for my own sanity... so 24-27". I will most likely be buying two (unless I go with a pricier 24" Eizo and keep an ancient 24 next to it.. I am having a bit of a hard time with the idea of putting that much into ONE monitor, when my computer needs upgrading). I think I'd prefer to go with QHD. This is a HAVE to expense right now, and I need it ASAP with sessions on the table. That being said, I don't want to rush and buy a monitor that I will want to replace in the near future.

Can we talk about monitor homogeneity? How important is this? It seems like in-depth reviews show that most of the less expensive (as in not an Eizo or NEC) suck in the homogeneity department. Is it worth shelling out the extra for a higher-end monitor for that reason? To me, it seems that if the bottom half of my screen is showing a different luminance or temp than the top (or right/left) that is a big issue... but these lower end monitors all seem to have this issue and yet seem to be recommended by many... so what am I missing here?

Thank you for all of the info. Since you mention the possibility of a cable issue, and that could potentially save me from having to make a quick decision... Does this look familiar to you? What is shown is a pure white image. The color difference here is very exaggerated since I took it from the side to capture the effect (it's subtle from the correct viewing angle, but enough to throw off editing for sure).