Sim2 Lumis Owners Thread - Page 42

Nope, I didn't hang my hat on that review. I'm not sure why you are having trouble comprehending some stuff that isn't all that complicated. Your statement was BS. I did ask why you think those measurements came out that way when you claimed it was impossible for the 2 lenses to actually give such a result, but it doesn't matter whether that review happened or not. You clearly don't know what you are talking about with respect to this subject matter and readers can see how you react when you post something that isn't true and get called on it.

I don't need to do that at all anymore than I would need to roll some dice a few times if you ignorantly claimed that the physics dictated that some combination couldn't come up just because it wasn't as likely as not coming up.

What you brought to the table was a false claim and a smart alec attitude to Craig about him not understanding the physics when it is clearly you who doesn't understand the physics.

Aren't you studying to be a doctor (or a doctor now)? If so I think it is pretty pitiful how you act when you are wrong. Do you approach your field with as little care for the truth?

If your common sense doesn't extend far enough to come up with a reason then that sure isn't my fault, it is yours. And it doesn't matter what is expected in more cases than not, your claim was that the physics preclude it from happening. Why are you now backing off to expecting such-and-such? Are you realizing that your first statement was BS and aren't quite as sure as you were?

I think you owe Craig an apology but won't be man enough to ever do that. And yes, I realize you don't care what I think of you. I'm learning a lot today whether you care or not.

BTW: You said you would "actually answer" but looks to me like instead you avoided answering whether you still stand by:

--Darin

Wow Darin, your contribution is amazing. Next time you are in San Francisco, please be sure to let me know.

cool it guys.

Well, if any new Lumis owners have their machines calibrated by respected calibrators that can take accurate contrast and lumen measurements, please post them here for future reference.

Thank you.

Hi everyone, I mentioned earlier I recently received a Lumis projector. The picture is stunning, HDMI works great but I am having problems with component. The color on hdmi is perfect, but when I switch to (a variety of different) component cable I get a beautiful picture but the color is not right. I have tried several different cables and switched the inputs around but I get the same picture. Has anyone had this happen to them, any suggestions. I have tried rgb but then the picture turns green so that is not the answer. Thanks Greg

Check source colorspace settings. Are you at RGB or component?

Jeff,
That is ringing a bell somewhere in the back of my mind. I seem to remember having this on one of my previous PJs.

I think the RGB/ YPbPr was set wrong

I checked it out still not working right. But HDMI and video work great.

Green is usually this... Did you check source and PJ?

Yes and yes, tried different component cables and different dvd players same problem. Yet HDMI and video work great. I reset the factory settings still the same. A least for now I can watch hdmi, but I have a sony
777es dvd player with 400 dvds which will only ouput component. At least I can play them through the hdmi connection on my sony playstation. Thanks Greg

Does anyone know where to get a copy of the Live Colors Calibration software that is compatible with the Lumis (non-HOST)? I have an older version that worked with the C3Xe but it doesn't seem to work with the Lumis.

I have the HOST version, not sure if it will work but worth a try. I have not tried it myself yet. PM me your e-mail if you want it.

Thanks! I just PMd you!

Oops! Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the HOST version works with the non-HOST Lumis. Anyone happen to have the version for the non-HOST Lumis?

Has anyone had any problems when dynamic black is on. I have noticed that the brightness fades a bit then returns to normal, and then a little latter fades again. When the dynamic black is off is appears to be fine. Thanks Greg

I have not. Perhaps it is your firmware. The only time I ever see the DI working is with big white subtitles, and rarely with white titles at the ends of movies. Watched " Drag Me To Hell " on BR last night. I looked spectacular, and the DI was invisible throughout the entire movie.

Haven't really noticed an issue either.

Yes. I have this same problem and according to Jason at AVScience there are several of us. Even the latest firmware has not fixed this problem. One thing I do notice is that it's much more noticeable on SD programming but still noticeable on HD. I recently turned dynamic black on during "Vicki Christina Barcelona" and every time the subtitles came up the picture brightness went way down. I do find that with dynamic black off I have no complaints about the quality of the picture but I do hope that this will get fixed in a future update.

Hope it'll get fixed?

Have you contacted SIM2 and reported such?

Jason has spoken to them about it on several occasions. At one point he said that they felt they had set the dynamic black to be too aggressive, but the two firmware updates since then have nothing to change it. Perhaps Jason will post a reply.

I haven't notices anything with subtitles and dimming. I have no issues with dynamic black that I am aware of.

However, I believe we all have that issue with 480i... If you use the Oppo or other player to send the host/projector 480i, you will see random flashes of increased brightness.

Watched two movies that looked absolutely stunning on my Lumis. The first was " Black Snake Moan " on HD DVD - for the most part a fantastic looking transfer.
Had friends over that wanted to watch " Pirates of the Caribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl " - that movie has never looked better!!

I guess everyone that owns a Lumis is too busy watching movies to post anything!!

Gary what is your contrast set to on the projector?

I know I was busy moving the past couple weeks, still doing the install in the new place. Will be using the max range of the T1 lens at 1.65 throw instead of using the T2 at 1.75.

The new screen arrived. I switched to an 11.5' wide, 2.37, Snapper Deluxe with pocket mounts. The pocket mounts are extremely cool, amazing actually: you can just walk right up and push the screen directly into place. In other words, you can put the screen material on the frame, and then just walk up to the wall mounts and the male/female connectors just push/pull in/out of place. Amazing!

I started mounting black Fidelio to the Ceiling. I ordered an entire roll so the price came to (only) 16.95/yard, which is amazing for Black Fidelio.

I am using the FLAT screen with Studiotek 100 (non perf). This represents the purest picture obtainable. That means I will have to sell my cine-w curved 2.37, 11.5' wide screen which is essentially still new and has BOTH Studiotek 100 and Studiotek 130 screen material made for it.

Alan,

It's at 59 which is where it was set after the ISF calibration. Brightness is at 52.

Alan,

It's at 59 which is where it was set after the ISF calibration. Brightness is at 52.

Had the opportunity to see this BD on the Lumis this weekend and aside from being an excellent movie looked extremely good with excellent blacks and shadow detail. I have to say I was a little disappointed with UP, not sure why though. It appeared to be a little washed out and lacking contrast, unlike the trailer. Maybe it's time for a recalibration as we've got a few hours on the bulb now...

Speaking of which, who do you all recommend to have a Lumis calibrated in the SF Bay area? I am interested in having this done.... I finally got everything mounted and the install is excellent. Much better room. Going to run the fiber optic cable and hang the ISCO 3 on the Cineslide now.

I would go with Jeff Meier. He comes to CA every now and then. He has written his own software program. Jeff did the most amazing job on my Lumis. I had it calibrated before by a top notch guy and it look great but I wanted to see if Jeff could make it better. He did! Very underpriced too IMO.

I'll have to send him an email... do you happen to have his contact info?