Mitsubishi HC6800 Projector: Pros, Cons, and Typical Capabilities

Mitsubishi HC6800 Projector: Pros

• A nicely bright 589 measured lumens in “best” mode, allowing use of a slightly larger screen than other LCD projectors
• One of the quietest home theater projectors around
• Excellent color, post calibration, especially skin tones which really do look a touch better than some other very good projectors
• Reasonably good “enough” black levels, though not great
• Better than average placement flexibility with 1.6:1 zoom and good lens shift
• Dynamic iris, though not producing the blackest blacks, does offer “smoother than most” operation
• Basic frame interpolation – 24 to 48 frames
• Anamorphic lens support – no need for a motorized lens sled (saves money)
• Styling – not bad, nice sculpting, black finish
• Good price/performance when compared to some other projectors, aslo only sold by “local installing dealers”

Mitsubishi HC6800 Projector: Cons

• Black level performance, while respectable, would need to be better still to compete with the ultra-high contrast projectors around its price point even though its as good as many others
• Brightest mode should be brighter – just beating 1000 lumens with the lens in full wide angle, makes this projector a bit below average, and below most of the competition at its price point.
• No creative frame interpolation
• Menus are acceptable, but would like to see more traditional preset modes, especially since this projector will appeal to those more looking for a well balanced, well featured, projector, rather than a pure performance projector
• Remote control – old style, dim backlight – time for an update, range is good, not great
• A third HDMI input would be a plus

Mitsubishi HC6800 Projector: Typical Capabilities