Optoma HD8300 – Review Summary 2 Posted on July 15, 2013 By Art Feierman 1. Optoma HD8300 Home Theater Projector Review - Optoma HD8300 Projector Highlights - Optoma HD8300 Projector Overview2. Optoma HD8300 Special Features3. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Physical Tour - Optoma HD8300 Projector - Appearance - HD8300 Control Panel - HD8300 Projector - Input/Output - HD8300 Menus - Optoma HD8300 Remote Control - Optoma HD8300 Lens Throw4. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Image Quality - Optoma HD8300 Out of the Box Picture Quality - ptoma HD8300 Projector - Flesh Tones - Optoma HD8300 Black Levels & Shadow Detail5. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Image Quality 2 - Optoma HD8300 - Overall Color & Picture Quality - Optoma HD8300 Projector: Performance, HDTV and Sports6. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Performance - Optoma HD8300 Brightness7. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Performance 2 - Optoma HD8300 Sharpness - Light Leakage - Image Noise - Audible Noise8. Optoma HD8300 Projector Calibration and Settings - Optoma HD8300 Color Temperature - Optoma HD8300 Basic Settings9. Optoma HD8300 Projector Calibration and Settings 2 - Optoma HD8300 Basic Settings - HD8300 User Mode - HD8300 RGB Settings10. Optoma HD8300 – Projector Screens - Optoma HD8300 Projector Screen Recommendations11. Optoma HD8300 – Competitors - Optoma HD8300 vs. Epson Pro Cinema 9700UB and Home 8700UB - Optoma HD8300 vs. Sony VPL-VW90ES - HD8300 vs. Sharp XV-Z17000 - Optoma HD8300 vs. Optoma HD8200 - Optoma HD8300 vs. Runco LS5 - Viewsonic Pro8200 vs. announced Epson Pro Cinema 6010 projector - and Home Cinema 501012. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Warranty13. Optoma HD8300 – Review Summary - Optoma HD8300 Projector - The Bottom Line14. Optoma HD8300 – Review Summary 2 - Optoma HD8300 Projector: Pros - Optoma HD8300 Projector: Cons - Optoma HD8300 Projector: Typical Capabilities15. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Full Specifications Optoma HD8300 Projector: Pros and Cons Optoma HD8300 Projector: Pros One of the brighest 3D capable projectors so far, in the over $3500 price class With 750+ measured lumens in “best” mode, easily handles large screens for 2D Excellent overall color, and skin tones Respectable shadow detail Very good placement flexibility Edge Masking and Vertical digital image shift HDMI 1.4a inputs (2) allows for support for Blu-ray 3D content Optional 3D glasses use RF emitter for better reliability – no line of sight requirement. Or will work with DLP-Link glasses Dynamic features including PURE Detail, PURE Motion (CFI) and PURE Color (think Brilliant Color) Lamp Life is better than average, long term cost of ownership is very good Excellent warranty Great remote control Physically attractive, sculpted lines Very good menu layout Optoma HD8300 Projector: Cons Dynamic Iris action occasionally visible ImageAI noticeable – prefer it off Black level performance could be better Fan can be a bit loud, with slight whine 3D glasses are optional (just a reminder) Could use additional user memory positions Definitely could use more lumens for 3D Optoma HD8300 Projector: Typical Capabilities Black Level performance Documentation Cost of operation Overall value The HD8300 has some real strengths. If those strengths outweigh some of the negatives we also mentioned, in terms of what you are looking for in a projector, then by all means take the HD8300 seriously. No doubt there are authorized, local installing dealers in your area. 1. Optoma HD8300 Home Theater Projector Review - Optoma HD8300 Projector Highlights - Optoma HD8300 Projector Overview2. Optoma HD8300 Special Features3. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Physical Tour - Optoma HD8300 Projector - Appearance - HD8300 Control Panel - HD8300 Projector - Input/Output - HD8300 Menus - Optoma HD8300 Remote Control - Optoma HD8300 Lens Throw4. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Image Quality - Optoma HD8300 Out of the Box Picture Quality - ptoma HD8300 Projector - Flesh Tones - Optoma HD8300 Black Levels & Shadow Detail5. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Image Quality 2 - Optoma HD8300 - Overall Color & Picture Quality - Optoma HD8300 Projector: Performance, HDTV and Sports6. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Performance - Optoma HD8300 Brightness7. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Performance 2 - Optoma HD8300 Sharpness - Light Leakage - Image Noise - Audible Noise8. Optoma HD8300 Projector Calibration and Settings - Optoma HD8300 Color Temperature - Optoma HD8300 Basic Settings9. Optoma HD8300 Projector Calibration and Settings 2 - Optoma HD8300 Basic Settings - HD8300 User Mode - HD8300 RGB Settings10. Optoma HD8300 – Projector Screens - Optoma HD8300 Projector Screen Recommendations11. Optoma HD8300 – Competitors - Optoma HD8300 vs. Epson Pro Cinema 9700UB and Home 8700UB - Optoma HD8300 vs. Sony VPL-VW90ES - HD8300 vs. Sharp XV-Z17000 - Optoma HD8300 vs. Optoma HD8200 - Optoma HD8300 vs. Runco LS5 - Viewsonic Pro8200 vs. announced Epson Pro Cinema 6010 projector - and Home Cinema 501012. Optoma HD8300 Projector – Warranty13. Optoma HD8300 – Review Summary - Optoma HD8300 Projector - The Bottom Line14. Optoma HD8300 – Review Summary 2 - Optoma HD8300 Projector: Pros - Optoma HD8300 Projector: Cons - Optoma HD8300 Projector: Typical Capabilities15. 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