Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 Review
Brightness: 1200 ANSI lumens (vivid mode) Projection Lens: F/2.0 – 3.17, manual focus & zoom Lens Shift: Vertical and horizontal (96% vertical, 47% horizontal) Keystone Correction: +/- 15 degrees (vertical) |
Lamp: 170 W UHE (Ultra-High Efficiency) E-TORL (Epson Twin Optimized Reflection) lamp Warranty: 3 years parts & labor + 90 days lamp; 3 Years Epson Road Service Program; Epson PrivateLine Toll-Free Technical Phone Support Dimensions: 15.6” x 4.8” x 12.2” in (396 x 124 x 310 mm)Weight: 12.0 lbs (5.4 kg) |
Pros
- No screen door effect - period
- Excellent contrast & color saturation
- A plethora of calibration options
- Good performance "out of the box"
- Backlit remote
- Native 1080p/24/60 support
- HDMI 1.3
Cons
- No automatic focus (manual only)
- <12 fL output in Cinema Night mode
- Odd/inaccurate resolution information in Info menu display
Introduction
The title perhaps should read The Wife Factor but here are my questions.
1) Can I zoom the image fairly small from 10-15'?
2) Is there a supplier that has developed whole wall surfaces for video projection?
Regarding the first question, does the manual focus on the projector give me enough control to crisply project a relatively small display area, say 46“ or so?
To put this into context, I have spent time looking at the costs of hiding a tv behind a picture frame and mirror or painting canvas; a high quality installation can cost $15,000.
A custom light fixture with a $5,000 projector seems a much better approach to ”not wanting to see the TV when not in use“.
If I can zoom the image to a 46” rectangle, the search for suitable paint or wall paper to overcome the lack of a projection screen would begin.
admin, post: 261037
With pricing under $5000 and Epson's proclivity for producing very high quality projectors with excellent features, detail and color, it's bound to be a serious contender in the market.
This is really starting to make me reconsider buying a TV, albeit a very high end one. The projector pricing is starting to come down into high-end tv range, and the thought of having a billy badass-sized screen make it even more alluring! And with the power of Santa growing stronger in the coming months, I would bet prices will drop considerably.
I guess we will have to wait for a scaling/“sharpness” comparison to the ultra sharp Sanyon Z4. The Epson sounds too good to be true. :o
Owners: More details on performance please.
cleaner450, post: 263470
Here is a question ..primarly using it for 360 and HD DVD… How does the image overall compare to ..ummm lets say a 50 inch rear projection. besides the size; does it or could it look as good, clear and bright a rp TV.
Sorry if I am being very broad but you own it and I just want to get your thoughts on quality of picture compared to a rp. This will be set up in a very dark room…
thanks
I game and now am more into HT but games are what maed me want a big TV. I got a front projector. I will never ever ever o back to anything else for the main HT/"viewing room. I have aCRT for the news etc, but untill projectors cost more as a box that has a set screan I won't even think about the RP plasma LCD even DLP.
I hop emine never dies, if it did today it would be epson for sure and if they make a DLP in my price point that would be it. Hands down.
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