The sceen gamma is the culprit Geert. Gradient, most LCDs are inherintly (sp?) more contrasty than CRTs. I don't have that issue on my Apple monitor at work, though my wife does at home, even with calibration. If you got a good one, you should be able to tweek it so that it more closely matches what you are used to. Try these links for assistance: http://www.drycreekphoto.com/Learn/monitor_calibration.htm http://www.normankoren.com/makingfineprints1A.html http://www.generaldigital.com/products/utilities/utilities.htm http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-2506.html ;^P Good luck!

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations