About to purchase my first front projector as I am turning my basement into a home theater. Nothing extravagant.
Looking at both the Epson 5030UB and the Panasonic AE8000U. Technically, I can afford a $2k-$2,5000 projector if need be, but both these projectors are currently selling below $2k which is amazing.
I have spent days pouring over reviews of both projectors (as well as others). The Epson 5030 seems to exceed on most every level --- particularly for 3D since it's much brighter. I have learned that 3D really pops when you have lots of luminance behind it.
The thing I like most about the Panasonic is its zoom lens which gives one the ability to use it with a 2.35 screen...
...but really, is this a show-stopper feature? Would I be just as happy with a 16x screen?
I am really looking for a solid performing front projector that will give me highly detailed images and nice black levels.
Not interested in JVC. It doesn't output enough light for 3D. Sony is a consideration, but it's really neck-and-neck with the Epson 5030.
Would appreciate your advice
Looking at both the Epson 5030UB and the Panasonic AE8000U. Technically, I can afford a $2k-$2,5000 projector if need be, but both these projectors are currently selling below $2k which is amazing.
I have spent days pouring over reviews of both projectors (as well as others). The Epson 5030 seems to exceed on most every level --- particularly for 3D since it's much brighter. I have learned that 3D really pops when you have lots of luminance behind it.
The thing I like most about the Panasonic is its zoom lens which gives one the ability to use it with a 2.35 screen...
...but really, is this a show-stopper feature? Would I be just as happy with a 16x screen?
I am really looking for a solid performing front projector that will give me highly detailed images and nice black levels.
Not interested in JVC. It doesn't output enough light for 3D. Sony is a consideration, but it's really neck-and-neck with the Epson 5030.
Would appreciate your advice