3D Projectors were in abundance at Infocomm. Most of these were small “business” projectors aimed, first at the K-12 Classroom market. Although most of the new 3D projectors announced Read the rest of this entry »
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Sorry, wanted to get this up before the holiday weekend, oh well.
The really short version is the iris action is much improved. It’s still not the least visible around, but in some troublesome scenes the improvement is dramatic. Read the rest of this entry »
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OK, as usual, I went out on a limb. As I have done with a number of awards in the past, I made a final decision on the value proposition of the InFocus SP8602 projector, based upon my dissatisfaction with the SP8602′s iris action. When discussing it with InFocus, they took the complaints I raised seriously, and as some of you following this know, promised to analyze and improve the iris action. And to do so quickly.
Well, last week InFocus let me know that a new firmware version would be up early this week, with among other improvements (no doubt), is the firmware for better dynamic iris operation on the SP8602.
I hope to download this evening, and install. If all goes well, I’ll log a good 6 or more hours on the InFocus with my eye on iris action. And, I’ll be sure to play the 3 or 4 scenes that tend to show off iris issues – my torture test – so to speak.
If all goes well, the iris operation will be a lot less noticeable, and I will have justified my decision, based on InFocus’ promise, to award the SP8602 our Best In Class, Runner-Up award for the $3500 – $10,000 class.
Stay tuned for a blog early next week on the results of my investigation, and maybe a hint, sooner (but it’s a big “family” weekend) so probably not.
The only real disappointment I will consider acceptable for the SP8602 with the new iris, will be that InFocus wants the projector back as soon as I’ve finished the iris investigation. Too bad! -art
Damn good question if you ask me. I primarily attended NAB (national association of broadcasters) last week, to learn what I can about 3D, relating to our home theaters.
I am pleased to say, I probably increased my practical knowledge at the show, by 2x. Unfortunately,that catapulted me into the “know enough to be dangerous” category.
On the downside, I’m now probably 4x as confused.
But, guys, Read the rest of this entry »
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OK, I’m still getting some emails, asking current status, and finally, I got a “the word” out of Epson Friday (or was it late Thursday)?
Per Epson, the problem Read the rest of this entry »
The InFocus has left the building.
Greetings all. Actually, the review has gone quite nicely, but for one thing. The maximum lumens I have been able to measure with the SP8602 is 952, and that’s dynamic mode, lens at full wide angle, etc. Read the rest of this entry »
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OK, had a brief conference call with Epson a couple of hours ago. I think I got everything straight, but I was on my cell phone, out of my office, at the time. (no notes).
Here’s the story: Read the rest of this entry »
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OK, to summarize, it’s been reported on avsforum, and probably others, that a small number of Epson 8500ub (and 9500ub?) projectors are sporting some vertical red lines and possibly other red artifacts. Read the rest of this entry »
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