1080p Projector Shootout

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO

which one were the people saying they like the most? ("the middle one")

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.

which is the best one?

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. =)

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!

Have you calibrate all those projector before doing this video or it's out of box?

We use out of the box settings for the majority of our demos - and these were all out of the box settings.

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.

looking forward to seeing this, the compression pixels were showing when the lights were turned off. Thanks