I didn't bother getting a self-calibrating monitor because I work with three different units depending on whether I'm working in my studio or on location. As far as brightness is concerned, I also do a lot of black and white printing, and set the monitor for 90 cdm2.
Best,
Stephen Petegorsky
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Stephen Petegorsky Photography
Stephen Petegorsky Photography
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