*Official* Epson Home Cinema 8100 owners thread! - Page 45

Hey Guys! (Ladies too maybe?)

Great news for us! Lucas just announced he is releasing Star Wars on Blu-rays!

http://www.starwars.com/themovies/sa...ray/index.html

I can't wait to see this in my room. There will be a marathon showing for sure!!!

Sorry, Projector Discontinued
The Epson Home Cinema 8100 projector is no longer available. But, check out these new Epson models.


Is this true? Was on Projector People's site.

Out of stock, not discontinued at Epson main site...they should know, right?

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/j...sku=V11H336120

I guess it could possible soon they discontinue it, the season is soon for 2011 releases.

for me, with an white 1 screen, this are the best settings (less the hdmi, i dont use expanded) http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/proje...r.html?start=2

Well, my idea is to try and get the projectors closer to the horizontal spacing of eyes.

I'm sure this won't make a huge difference, but you never know.

so, I bought the 8100 about 8 weeks ago....I have the convergence issue with red outlines on one side and blue on the other side, most noticeably on text and white objects etc....it really does make the projector less sharp to the point that I have to turn the sharpness up all the way and risk getting more aritfacts in the picture and such....I also noticed a slight red haze starting to appeaer in the lower right corner especially during black/dark scenes ( had the notorious blue haze/polarizer on my old projector so this worries me)....I was wondering how to tell if I got an old unit since I bought it from best buy, or if there is any way to tell via serial #s or packaging, etc....I also had my bulb mysteriously quit working the other day....I thought it was blown, but it started working today outta the blue when I tested it before putting it away to send back to epson.....also, for those with replacements, did ya'll notice substantial imporvement with the4 new one?

oh yeah, and I have a slight buyers remorse in that i didn't get the 8500...I was wondering if any of ya'll might be able to recommend a good way to process the video from cable tv since the video processor in the 8100 seems quite sub-par in comparison to other units I have had........I wonder if epson would let me pay extra for a refurb 8500 instead of sending me a new 8100??? any one else try to do that before ?

are you hooked up via HDMI or component?
best way to get better video processing: get an AVR (home theater receiver) with a good quality video chip in it, although i hear the 8100 has a pretty decent one it it?

In answer to an inquiry regarding the lamp issue on the 8100, I got the following response from Epson:


I wonder if any of the online stores are still selling these units from that production lot?

I bought an epson 8100...yesterday. I set it with no troubles...Now to order the screen. The long weekend will delay that a couple of days. Im going to go with an elite 135" 16x9. I tested this size on my wall. The wife liked the size, so we are going to go with it. Go BIG or go Home.

Welcome to the Club...Make sure to wear a Dinner Jacket on Thursdays, this is one snootie club! HAHAHa

Man oh man, that screen sounds huge! Have fun with 'er. I wish my room was that big!?!

Yeah, I had a real tough time figuring out what to get for my first projector. It is going into my living room and the screen will come down in front of my 40" Sony LCD TV. I have blackout curtains, but light seeps in from the sides of those and from the front rooms which open up into the living room. It is fairly light controlled during the day, but at night I can get it really dark. Figured I would be using the TV during most times during the day (except some sports and the occaisional movie on a weekend), and use the projector at night when I want to view a movie or tv series. I am going with a 92" screen. Measured out a 106" screen and it just seemed too big (we are only sitting about 12' from the screen). I figured I should get something with a little extra lumen oomph so daytime watching would not be a problem.

With that said, I was agonizing over whether to get the Epson 8100, Mitsubishi 3800, or upgrade to the Epson 8500ub. I finally ruled out the Epson 8500ub because I figured I would upgrade to a higher quality projector right about when the Epson warranty wears out in 2 years, so I might as well go with something a little easier on the pocketbook for now. The truth is the only reason I was considering it is because the cost has come down recently. That left the Epson and Mitsubishi. I finally decided that I wanted the lens shift capability for easier installation and better color in the "brightest" mode. Also, the great customer service that I have been reading about was a factor too. Hopefully I made the right choice. Should be shiping out from VA tommorrow after the holiday. I already ordered cable from Monoprice, the NPL mount from Mounts Direct/HT Depot.

Now I just need to figure out which screen to use. I am leaning towards a high contrast gray screen to improve black level. I figure the Epson 8100 has enough power on a 92" screen to make it plenty brite. I got a quote for a Dalite Model C with extra blackdrop, but for a little less money I can get a motorized screen from Focupix/HT Depot - both in high contrast gray. Anyone got any oppinion on which screen is best for this application?

Awesome,
If you can post some pics would love to see this projector in action at that size of screen....

With that size screen, depending on where the projector will be mounted, you may want to check out Da-Lite's High Power fabric. It provides a punch that unity gain screens can't touch, has no hotspotting, grain, or sparklies, and still holds up surprisingly well off axis. Their Designer Contour (either Manual or Electrol) has a very slim case. I have a 100" diagonal DCE with a JVC RS15 and it is awesome. I'm looking to get the new Epson 8350 for a second home, along with a 103" DCM and High Power fabric. The Epson's actually beat the JVC's in placement flexibility, and I needed the long throw and horizontal shift to make the room work. I don't want to spring for the reflective Epson's, since we will leave the home in short-term rental when we aren't there.

Kevin

So I picked up a open box with 10 Hrs on it at ABT. They gave me a free 4 year extended Warranty with it. I am shooting it on a 100" Elite Home Cinema 2. I am still in construction but I got jumpy and hooked it up and just put a ps3 to it. It looks very good but I still need to tweek it alot and find its final mounting spot. I am coming from a 56" Samsung 1080P DLP and this projector gives me a softer image but like I said I need to tweek it.

One quick question. I cant seem to get the image to fill the screen completly. I can get it to fill the top and bottom but I am having some issues getting it to fill on the lower left and right corners. I am sure I am not focusing and zooming properly.

hey brothers epson just replace my unit but now new 8100 has new problem in the night scenes at the centre of screen u can easily see biiiiiiig red spot i just contact epson again and they'll send engineer 2morow let's see what to do know
i guess may be i have to check lamp may be someone thumbs spot or something it looks like

hey brothers epson just replace my unit but now new 8100 has new problem in the night scenes at the centre of screen u can easily see biiiiiiig red spot i just contact epson again and they'll send engineer 2morow let's see what to do know
i guess may be i have to check lamp may be someone thumbs spot on lamp or something it looks like

I went to BestBuy just now and they got a last one and still new unopened for $1135 on clearance.

Is this a good buy?

Is there any new model coming out?

Anything else I need to know?

That's a decent price. Yes, new projectors are coming out very, very soon. No one really knows what yet, though. Not for a couple of weeks, anyway.

I see. So should I buy or not buy? Its my first projector. I know black will not be black right? More like grey?

I read that the blub goes out in 400 hrs? And some unit got red at the bottom of the screen?

That's a good price compared to what I got mine for. About 8 months ago. I have had no problems and it looks great.
Black is never "black" with any display, especially a projector with ambient light.
Buy a good Projector and then enjoy it! My first was an X1 and it was piss poor compared to what is out now, but I loved that thing!
Get a good screen. One that will last. That is the most expensive thing.

I just picked up one for the same price at my local BB,,, last one they had (at that store).

I thought about waiting for the new'ee model,, ( I guess its going to be called the 8350) while Im sure the new 8350 will be better than the 8100 I dont think the differences are going to be that big.

Im very happy to have gotten the 8100 at the price I just got it for,, and when the new Epson comes out, I dont think I will have any regrets or buyers remorse.

From what I have seen so far I am very happy and impressed with the 8100,,, just did a tempory set up of it last night for a few hours,,, this coming week I will do the full-on ceiling install and dial it in, also waiting for delivery of my 110" electric screen.

Cheers
Davyo

Yeah, the problem with waiting for the new models is that they are usually priced comparably to last years model when they first came out, so if you wait to buy the new model you are going to be paying three or four hundred more dollars for the new model.

Personally, I always like buying last years models when they begin their closeout pricing. The Epson 8100 is a great deal now.

I see. Then I am going to get one the first thing in the morning. Those 10% coupon expired last week.

I saw a 84"x84" for around $80 on ebay. Just get that one? It has gain of 1.3, whatever that is. Its a tripod screen.

I think this would do 92" widescreen from around 9 ft.

Yep,, nothing rong with buying last years model,, unless the new offering is going to be some huge improvment in PQ.

Over the years I have owned perhaps a billion projectors,,, Sanyo's, Panasonic's and now 3 Epsons,,, with all my upgrades I dont recall ever getting a "Ohh ma gosh" up-grade (except for going from a Panny AE900 to a Panny AX200) that was an impressive upgrade.

For someone going from say a Sanyo Z1 or a Panny AE500 to an Epson 8100 that would be a very noticable upgrade,,,, but the difference from the Epson 8100 to the Epson 8350 I dont think will be very noticable (going by the spec's I have read so far)

And also,,,, its very important to convince one's self that the new'er projector will not be that great of an improvment over last years model

CHeers
Davyo

I need to get either an 8100 or a 8350 soon as a second projector (my primary projector is a JVC RS15), due to its remarkable placement flexibility. I would agree that image quality is likely to be only marginally improved in the new model, but it could be that gains were made in quality, based on feedback (of which there unfortunately appears to be a lot) from user experiences with the 8100. It looks like the bulb issue was solved part-way through the 8100 model year, but users have also reported convergence and edge color issues. The downside is that, as mentioned, a similar price refers to the MSRP, not the latest street prices. Also, the yen has significantly strengthened recently, which could even lead them to bump MSRP a bit.

Kevin

I want to chime in also from going i7 920 to a 950, I dont see any difference in speed at all! It is a waste of money, esp. if you bought it NEW few months ago.

I guess the same going from Sanyo Z1 or Panny AE500 to Epson 8100.

Finally how things are almost the same!

I am going to BB and grab the last 8100 today. See if I am lucky.

I need to get 84"x84" screen which I think can be turn into a 92" widescreen right?

And a 50ft 3.5mm m/f extension cable.

Sorry, but going from a Z1 or a AE500 to an Epson 8100 is well worth the upgrade money and is a big step up in picture quality.

Why are you getting an 84"x 84" screen ?,,,,, thats a very odd size choice to use with the Epson 8100 or any home theater projector for that matter.

Cheers
Davyo

The 84"x84" is the cheapest that is available for auction now.

I do believe it can become 92" or 100" DIAGONAL for widescreen?

After all, you can resize and roll up the height right to become widescreen? Doesnt all things roll up on tripod?