Contrast ratio results for Samsung SyncMaster 305T Plus

Black
Contrast ratio	577:1
Monitor model	Samsung SyncMaster 305T Plus
Submitted	24 Nov 2008 22:13 CET, by 67.185..
Camera model	Sony DSC-F828
Processing remarks	Warning: image file 1: could not determine angle of view; assuming 38 mm lens (35 mm equivalent). image file 1: Note: image seems to be noisy. Try reducing the ISO setting or increasing the exposure time. Note: image file 1: suggested exposure time: 1.8 s (Set EV to +1.2) Warning: image file 2: could not determine angle of view; assuming 38 mm lens (35 mm equivalent).
Screen photo	[open image]
Luminance	0.16 cd/m2
Luminance spread	0.03 cd/m2 (2 standard deviations)
Exposure value	–3.69 stops (aim for –2 to –3)
Exposure spread	0.26 stops
Area used for calculation	0.528 x 0.528
Camera settings	Exposure time: 0.8 ISO: 400 F-number: 2.8 Focal length: 0 mm (35 mm equivalent) Exposure compensation: 0
White
Screen photo	[open image]
Luminance	93 cd/m2
Luminance spread	9 cd/m2 (2 standard deviations)
Exposure value	–3.16 stops (aim for –2 to –3)
Exposure spread	0.13 stops
Area used for calculation	0.528 x 0.528
Camera settings	Exposure time: 1/500 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.