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1080p Projector Shootout
By pfhometheater | December 21, 2009
We wanted to film all five of our best selling home theater projectors (Panasonic PT-AE3000U, Epson Home Cinema 1080UB, Epson Home Cinema 6100, Sanyo PLV-Z700 and Sanyo PLV-Z3000) at once, playing the same content, since that is one of the most frequent requests. We also threw in the Optoma TX1080 – a crossover widescreen business projector. But like with any comparison like this – there are some limitations to our professional video camera. That means some of the most noticeable …
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Topics: Projectors For Home Theater | 15 Comments »
December 21st, 2009 at 3:28 pm
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO
December 21st, 2009 at 4:06 pm
The Panasonic PT-AE3000U was the middle projector. That is probably our most popular unit. Followed by the Epson 6500 UB (because it had the deepest blacks). The Sanyo PLV-Z3000 and Epson 6100 are also popular. The Z700 less so, but it is also the least expensive.
December 21st, 2009 at 4:29 pm
which one were the people saying they like the most? (“the middle one”)
December 21st, 2009 at 4:34 pm
which is the best one?
December 21st, 2009 at 5:28 pm
You might check out some 120hz displays too. The 6100 is not 120hz, but it is bright – which is important for daytime football, etc. But the clarity is pretty impressive on the 120hz Epson 6500 UB. But some might not 120hz tho. Sounds strange, but it almost looks more like video than film. BTW others have suggested that we calibrate B4 too. I like your idea of using the THX screen. Our main reason for not calibrating b4 shootouts is most don’t bother do it – or won’t pay for disc. Thanks!
December 21st, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Thank you. Nice job. Some suggestions for next time. Show more of each projectors capabilities in lens shift as well as zoom. Not just one projector in the shoot out. Also have a before calibration followed by after calibration review. To not judge a projector after calibration is almost sinful. I’m not really speaking of pro level. Something the average Joe/Jane with a Digital Video Essentials disk; or even a THX movie with calibration tools can do. Me … I’m still leaning toward the 6100. =)
December 21st, 2009 at 7:05 pm
We use out of the box settings for the majority of our demos – and these were all out of the box settings.
December 21st, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Have you calibrate all those projector before doing this video or it’s out of box?
December 21st, 2009 at 8:11 pm
looking forward to seeing this, the compression pixels were showing when the lights were turned off. Thanks
December 21st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Totally agreed. We fully intend to use an HD camera next time we have a shootout. Unfortunately our HD camera was out on a shoot in Puerto Rico and the Sanyo PLV-Z3000 was only here for one day, so we had to use available resources. The camera we used was a Panasonic HVX200 which is no slouch, but is not HD. But, agreed.
December 21st, 2009 at 9:01 pm
I can’t believe this wasn’t captured in hd with a 1/3″ or larger 3chip 1/3″ cammera and then uploaded in HD to youtube. Oh and fix/lock the aprature at one setting so we can see a difference between them . What is this, 2006?
Seems like all that video went to 75% waste.
December 21st, 2009 at 9:50 pm
I know what you mean about the ‘fake’ looking scenes. I was watching Pirates of the Caribbean on a 120Hz flat panel a while back and I had that same sensation. To me it looked like a stage production instead of a motion picture. I’d say that the 120Hz looks about the same on a projector, but I haven’t seen a 120hz projector head-to-head with a Flat Panel TV. I don’t have a medical answer for you, but maybe the answer is that the production qualities need to improve beyond soap opera quality?
December 21st, 2009 at 10:17 pm
How does 120Hz look on projectors? On flat panels, 120 Hz refresh rates look “fake” in my opinion. It looks like you’re watching a video game (or a soap opera). The moving objects start to look like they are added by CGI – that they are not a part of the stationary scene. I was told I’d need to “get use to” the fast refresh rate. I sat and watched night at the museum and cars for more than a half hour. What sort of conditioning do my eyes need??
December 21st, 2009 at 10:44 pm
I will recommend a Mitsubishi for the next shootout. And, right? It’s a good thing Christian Bale wasn’t on the set with us or they would have heard some choice words!
Thanks for watching!
December 21st, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Thanks for this video! It helps to be able to see all of them next to each other, although I would have liked to see the Mitsubishis in the lineup as well. Also, tell the salespeople to stop walking in front of the projectors next time! hehehe