Contrast ratio results for Sanyo PLV-Z4

Black
Contrast ratio	564:1
Monitor model	Sanyo PLV-Z4
Submitted	22 Nov 2008 20:16 CET, by 85.157..
Camera model	Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Processing remarks	Warning: image file 1: could not determine angle of view; assuming 38 mm lens (35 mm equivalent). Note: image file 1: suggested exposure time: 5.5 s (Set EV to +1.5) Warning: image file 2: could not determine angle of view; assuming 38 mm lens (35 mm equivalent). Warning: image file 2: Underexposed. Please increase the shutter time. Note: image file 2: suggested exposure time: 1/100 s (Set EV to +1.6)
Screen photo	[open image]
Luminance	0.05 cd/m2
Luminance spread	0.01 cd/m2 (2 standard deviations)
Exposure value	–3.96 stops (aim for –2 to –3)
Exposure spread	0.31 stops
Area used for calculation	0.528 x 0.594
Camera settings	Exposure time: 2 ISO: 400 F-number: 2.8 Focal length: 0 mm (35 mm equivalent) Exposure compensation: 0
White
Screen photo	[open image]
Luminance	30 cd/m2
Luminance spread	4 cd/m2 (2 standard deviations)
Exposure value	–4.15 stops (aim for –2 to –3)
Exposure spread	0.2 stops
Area used for calculation	0.528 x 0.594
Camera settings	Exposure time: 1/320 ISO: 400 F-number: 2.8 Focal length: 0 mm (35 mm equivalent) Exposure compensation: 0

The luminance values in cd/m2 are not very reliable, since camera sensitivities can easily differ up to 50% from their nominal value. Typically, the real luminance is 30% lower than this number. The area used for calculation is chosen such that it corresponds to a viewing angle of ±14° horizontally and ±10.5° vertically, which is equivalent to viewing the screen from a distance of about 1.5 times the diagonal size.

Unfortunately, there is a lot of variation in how cameras use EXIF settings. If photos from your camera your produce unusable results, try coming back in a few days. I review submitted pictures regularly and try to fix problems.