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Projectors => Premium Projectors => Topic started by: AVSCraig on August 21, 2024, 02:30:52 PM
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Coming soon - if you have any questions, ask them here - https://discuss.avscience.com/index.php?topic=4255.0
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These aren't true 4K projectors, right? They use "pixel shift?"
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These aren't true 4K projectors, right? They use "pixel shift?"
Correct. They appear to have upped the lumens into big screen territory though.
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How in this day and age can anything be released that isn’t 4k native.
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How in this day and age can anything be released that isn’t 4k native.
Gotta admit that was my first thought, especially at the prices listed.
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How in this day and age can anything be released that isn’t 4k native.
All of the DLP standard throw and UST projectors aren't native 4K, so there is a long way to go.
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All of the DLP standard throw and UST projectors aren't native 4K, so there is a long way to go.
Those projectors also aren't starting at $7k and doubling/quadrupling in price to $30k up the line. But it's too bad on that tech too that we aren't seeing native 4K chips.
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Those projectors also aren't starting at $7k and doubling/quadrupling in price to $30k up the line. But it's too bad on that tech too that we aren't seeing native 4K chips.
True. Epson seems to be dragging their feet on native 4K.
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Those projectors also aren't starting at $7k and doubling/quadrupling in price to $30k up the line. But it's too bad on that tech too that we aren't seeing native 4K chips.
You obviously have not looked at the Barco and Christie models. Some of those cost much more than the top of the line Epson and they are shifting models.
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Disagree there, Mike. The existence of higher level DLP projectors that are still hamstrung by TI not producing a native 4K chip just reinforces that the true problem is TI in that tech. I reviewed their DLP product list and only 1 chip exists with more than 1920 columns, the .66" DLP660TE at 2716 x 1528. I know that's good enough for most applications but the LCOS makers went native 4K years ago.
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Where else are you going to find a 10,000 lumen home theater projector for a really big screen other than Sony's $80,000 model?
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Ok, I forgot about the lumens, so I guess fair point. These are aimed at a little different market.
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Last week I had asked a few questions. Here are the answers I got back.
QB1000
- Since this is called Ultra Black, does this projector have higher native contrast than the LS12000?
Epson does not disclose native contrast or color space reproduction as they are affected by the environment and Epson’s testing environment will differ from a client’s installation. That being said, the QB1000 does have high contrast than the LS12000 due to both 22% higher brightness and more effective light suppression.
- What percentage of DCI color space can this projector do?
Epson does not disclose native contrast or color space reproduction as they are affected by the environment and Epson’s testing environment will differ from a client’s installation.
- Does this projector use a color filter to get wider color space?
No, it does not.
- Is the laser replaceable by Epson? If so, cost?
No, the laser module is not replaceable.
- Does the projector come with a mount?
A mount is not included, however the QB1000 is compatible with the mounting hardware supplied with the LS12000 (if replacing that unit). Epson also sells mounting hardware that is compatible with the QB1000.
QL3000/7000
- What percentage of DCI color space can this projector do?
Epson does not disclose native contrast or color space reproduction as they are affected by the environment and Epson’s testing environment will differ from a client’s installation.
- Does this projector use a color filter to get wider color space?
No, it does not.
- Is the laser replaceable by Epson? If so, cost?
No, the laser module is not replaceable.
- Does this projector use the same lenses as the commercial units?
The QL-Series are compatible with many of the commercial lenses, though not all of them.
- Will a high contrast lens option be offered?
We cannot comment on future products, including lenses though Epson closely monitors feedback from customers and dealers when considering future products.
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Epson 1000 and 3000 projectors
The Demo was actually very good. The CGI graphics looked solid and the details were right there with other projectors in and near their groups. Motion was as good as it gets these days. I am no stranger to Epson since I own a Home Cinema 3800 which we use for outdoor movie nights. I know there is plenty of talk about not being a True 4K but if I didn’t tell you before you saw the demo you would have no idea. Epson has really stepped up their game this round.
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Here’s the line guide:
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Nice - thank you!
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Interesting they have a couple things wrong on that sheet regarding UltraBlack:
*5050UB does have UltraBlack
*QL3000/QL7000 do NOT have UltraBlack
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More information.
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I saw the QB1000 and QL3000 at CEDIA. Both of these projectors looked very good. I was standing at the back of the room (room was not very deep), right next to the projectors. My head was within 3' of the QL3000. I was really impressed with how quiet the projector was, with it outputting so much light. The images on both projectors was very sharp, motion was excellent and the intrascene contrast looked good. The QB1000 is a great option for someone that wants a big screen but does not have the budget for something like a JVC RS4200 or Sony XW8100.
The QL will do an even larger screen or work better in rooms with some ambient light. The QL3000 would be a great option for someone that has a media room and watches a lot of sports and wants to do so on a large screen. With the interchangeable lenses on the QL3000, you will be able to get a very large image in a smaller room. Epson was not showing the big brother QL6000, but it has the same performance of the QL3000, but with 10,000 lumens.
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If anyone wants to see the QB1000B, we now have one set up in one of our showrooms. :)
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I think I will have to do a QL3000 Review next. Great to have it running on a Sunday with guests watching football. Check out the ambient light power. Also home theater movies….
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Some good comments about Epson here:
https://youtu.be/XfALg9rmU0Y