Comments on: Update: Epson Home Cinema 5010 Projector – Price Info $2699 MAP

By: Art Feierman

Art Feierman — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:50:31 +0000

Hi Jesse,
The primary differences are the far superior black level performance of the 5010 (dramatically better on very dark scenes, a touch better on bright scenes), and the CFI for smooth motion – for sports, (and whatever else you like it for). There are other differences, but those alone make the 5010 worth the difference.

By: Priska

Priska — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:29:58 +0000

Hi Terry,

I betting buying epson 3010 or 5010, I already have epson 8350 just last May and since they both 3D we would like to replace it with 3D the only matter is which one worth cause the difference is about 1,200 for 3010 to 5010. is it worthy it to buy 5010 instead the 3010. hope some body can give me good advice as I will make decision this week end. Thank you

By: Jesse

Jesse — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:20:30 +0000

Art

What are the significant differences in the Epson 3010 and the Epson 5010 and is the 5010 worth the additional $?

By: Art Feierman

Art Feierman — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:00:48 +0000

Hi Terry,

You’ll get an improvement in black levels (not great but some), as well, but you’ll have to figure the “value” If you are into 3D, definitely. If you only care about 2D, but want a larger screen…sure… But, let me put it this way, I’ve told a lot of folks lately, who swear they have no interest in 3D, to buy the 8700UB while they last (I think their gone now). The question is: What are you looking for… in terms of improvement. While the 5010 is at least as good at everything as the 1080UB, other than the 3D, it is an evolutionary upgrade, not revolutionary. Especially since your lamp has “hours” the 5010 will seem dramatically brighter… My take is go for it, but it’s your call… -a

By: Terry Thomas

Terry Thomas — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:29:26 +0000

Hi Art, I am looking to upgrade my 1080ub to the 5010. The 1080ub workes great,i know the 5010 has more lumens and 3D, new panels, so is the 5010 worth a $2700.00 upgrade, in your opinon. I followed your opinon when buying the 1080ub and never looked back (thank you for that). I dont have a problem with spending the money as long as it is worth the upgrade. Thanks again for everything.
Terry Thomas

p.s. keep up the great work!!

By: Art Feierman

Art Feierman — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:44:20 +0000

Hi Derek,

I’m not much of a fan of 2D to 3D conversion. Oh, it works – everything seems 3D.. you get the affect, but the artifacts and errors drive me bonkers… I swear the other day, when playing with the 2D – 3D, at one point, part of a street light seemed to be on one side of the street, while the whole light pole itself was on the other. (It should be that clean to be precisely described.)

For well done 3D content, I’m a big fan, but to give up brightness, and wear glasses for a less than stellar conversion, just doesn’t work for me. Of course, if it works for you – go for it. I have yet to even “like” 2D-3D conversion on any projector offering it that’s made it though here. I’d say make your decision on a projector based on the idea that you probably won’t watch most (or all) of your 2D content in 3D.

Then, buy it, experiment with it, and, hey, again, if it works for you… I don’t think we’ve come far enough to worry, just yet, about which projector’s 2D-3D conversion works the best… more like which one might be more tolerable. But that’s my take -art

By: Derek James

Derek James — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:11:05 +0000

Hi Art, thanks for the swift review of this projector. I am very interested in how the 2d to 3d performance stacks up to the real 3d movies being sold. It would be great to watch my entire movie collection converted to 3d without having to spend additional money. Can you give us your impressions of this feature?

By: Bonjour Tristesse

Bonjour Tristesse — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:15:51 +0000

Hmm interesting news, I might just have to consider upgrading my 6500UB.