agb90spruce, gotta question for yer.?

Question

yo agb90spruce, i gotta question for u. im in UK and just curious. is this the same projector that u have? cos this one says its a "XEED" one so i had my doubts:

http://www.purelygadgets.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=2040&OVRAW=canon%20sx60&OVKEY=canon%20sx60&OVMTC=standard


thx for help!!!

p.s

ur projector, spruce, has 1500:1 max contrast. and it costs $5000.
i see projectors for like $2000 which have 7000:1 .
doesnt that mean they much better for much lower price?

Answer 1

Yes that is the same as the projector I have, and yes you can buy a good projector for less ... but it might help to explore this a bit.

I chose my projector for specific reasons that may not apply to others. These include the fact the projector is LCoS based (with the advantages this imparts, including better stability in the long term than LCD, and a "film like" image), portability, high brightness (2500 Lumens), 4:3 aspect ratio combined with high resolution (1400x1050) allows high resolution widescreen as a subset of 4:3 (vs a small 4:3 as a subset of widescreen), ability to view very close up without a visible "screen door effect", excellent colour, HDCP compliance, long lamp life, no "rainbow effect", quality optics (i.e. Canon), relatively wide (1.7:1) zoom lens, feature set (e.g. adjustability, auto setup, auto input switching), good remote control, etc.

Contrast ratio (CR), being relatively low, is one disadvantage, BUT in all but a very dark room stray light negates higher CRs and limits it to about 2000:1 anyway, so it isn't really significant. If you look into it you will find that many high end projectors (e.g. the JVC D-ILA at the link) popular with videophiles don't do any better and some not as well. CR is like megapixels for digital cameras or watts for amplifiers -- a single spec. given a disproportionate emphasis by advertizers that fails to reveal the whole story.

As with everything in life you tend to get what you pay for. The challenge is to find things that offer the best value for the money, or "bang for the buck". I certainly paid more than I had to for a "projector", but I don't think I paid more than I had to for a projector that meets my specific needs.

That said, as with all technology, things change. Since I bought the SX-60, true HD projectors (1920x1080) have become more plentiful and dropped in price. If I had to buy again I MIGHT make a different decision, but I'm not in any hurry to trade.

BUT my response to your original question was NOT intended to advocate any specific brand or model. I identified my projector and provided screen shots in an effort to provide a reference point.

If you are serious about a big screen display I encourage you to read widely -- there is loads of valid information out there -- and think carefully about what is important to you, before making a decision. Personally it took me about a year to decide what I wanted, largely because of the complex interrelationship of projector, screen and the dedicated room I knew I wanted to build as both a viewing and listening room, and also because the technology was changing so fast. As an aside, I found that quite a few projectors with otherwise excellent performance/price ratios, had limited flexibility re positioning (i.e. they would not easily fit on a back shelf in the room), so pay close attention here.

You probably don't have the same priorities as I do and a less expensive projector may be perfect for your needs (I'd suggest looking at the Optoma HD7100, Panasonic PTAX100 or Mitsubishi HD1000) ... but I stick by my original statement that, in my view, nothing beats a projection setup if you want an immersive viewing experience.

Hope that answers you question.

Answer 2

As a 16 year old that you are, and reading all your questions.. are you not iving in a fantasy world?? "i want to buy a high def video camera..." "I want to buy a high def DLP or LCD!!" HAHAHA Get a job and you might be able to afford these items! Are you planning on making a snuff movie with your shotguns?