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post #301 of 8103
10/8/10 at 10:10am
Does anyone know if the 8350 supports 12 bit color processing? On Epson's website the overview say, "C2Fine™ 12-bit technology" and "Smooth gradations — 12-bit chip technology." However, when you click on specifications, it says, "Color Processing: Full 10-bit."
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http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/j...sku=V11H373120
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post #302 of 8103
10/8/10 at 10:15am
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Originally Posted by eddieb187 View Post

Here are a few shots I took last night.
This is after I applied the Cinema calibrated settings.
These are the settings from Art's review linked below.
Definite improvement in the color. More natural.
Especially the skin tone.
Thank you Art for another great review.
http://www.projectorreviews.com/epso...alibration.php

do you have a total light controlled room?
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post #303 of 8103
10/8/10 at 10:32am
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Originally Posted by pbmax542 View Post

Does anyone know if the 8350 supports 12 bit color processing? On Epson's website the overview say, "C2Fine 12-bit technology" and "Smooth gradations 12-bit chip technology." However, when you click on specifications, it says, "Color Processing: Full 10-bit."
Check it out:
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/j...sku=V11H373120

It was answered a few posts ago. With a PS3 it shows 12 bit.
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post #304 of 8103
10/8/10 at 10:57am
Has anyone tried Projector Central's color recommends? Can you see a big diff between Art's and PC's?

(still waiting for my projector, can't get it till monday because Epson shipped it FedEx Ground and even though it's on the stupid truck for delivery, I won't be home, and they're not open on weekends. Done with PP. Next pj will be from Visual Apex)
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post #305 of 8103
10/8/10 at 11:10am
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do you have a total light controlled room?

No, quite the opposite.
I put up a couple of pictures.
Look at Post #33 on Page 2.
Obviously I have to wait for darkness.
I wish I had a dedicated theater.
But at night it's works out just fine.
With a bright projector it nice.
Especially if you have company over.
Football games with some lights on is not a problem.
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post #306 of 8103
10/8/10 at 11:14am
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Originally Posted by Dogllama View Post

Has anyone tried Projector Central's color recommends? Can you see a big diff between Art's and PC's?

(still waiting for my projector, can't get it till monday because Epson shipped it FedEx Ground and even though it's on the stupid truck for delivery, I won't be home, and they're not open on weekends. Done with PP. Next pj will be from Visual Apex)



I had the same issue with PP. Fortunately my house must have been one of the FedEx driver's first stops as he was here by 8:00AM and I was still home. Just in case, I had left a note on the front door stating it was OK to leave package and I signed the note. He said it wouldn't have mattered. Since the package required a "direct " signature, he couldn't have left it by the door.
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post #307 of 8103
10/8/10 at 11:42am
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Has anyone tried Projector Central's color recommends? Can you see a big diff between Art's and PC's?

I tried PCs settings on my 8350 and didn't see much improvement.
I agree Super White and Auto Iris should be on. But 7500k did not help.
But every projector is different.
I had more luck with Art's Cinema calibrated settings.
The Dynamic settings look pretty good as well.
You can see for yourself, I put up some photos I took last night.
See Post #300 on the bottom Page 10.
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post #308 of 8103
10/8/10 at 11:57am
I have not owned a projector, but have been looking at them as an option for several years, I have just not pulled the trigger. I had been seriously looking at the 8100 and 8500 and have recently been even closer after reading some of the reviews of the 8350, but am looking to you guys for advice before I make a final decision. Here is my situation:

I am looking to buy a projector as a replacement for my primary TV in my living room. I do not have the ability to completely control ambient light in my living room, but I do have blackout blinds on the living room windows, though some light seeps in around the edges and some light comes in from the entryway and the dining room.

My question is if it would be realistic to expect to be able to watch daytime football with the 8350 projector under these conditions. I would want to project onto a 100" diagonal screen and mount the projector approximately 12-13ft from the screen.
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post #309 of 8103
10/8/10 at 12:20pm
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Originally Posted by marshalls_acct View Post

I have not owned a projector, but have been looking at them as an option for several years, I have just not pulled the trigger. I had been seriously looking at the 8100 and 8500 and have recently been even closer after reading some of the reviews of the 8350, but am looking to you guys for advice before I make a final decision. Here is my situation:

I am looking to buy a projector as a replacement for my primary TV in my living room. I do not have the ability to completely control ambient light in my living room, but I do have blackout blinds on the living room windows, though some light seeps in around the edges and some light comes in from the entryway and the dining room.

My question is if it would be realistic to expect to be able to watch daytime football with the 8350 projector under these conditions. I would want to project onto a 100" diagonal screen and mount the projector approximately 12-13ft from the screen.

Yes, you can watch daytime football, but it will require (depending on just how much ambient light we're talking) a high gain screen and for the projector to mounted appropriately. A Dalite High Power screen is pretty ideal for that situation. It's retro-reflective, which means it reflects light back to the source. In other words, it sends ambient light back to the windows, and the light from the projector back towards the lens.
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post #310 of 8103
10/8/10 at 12:22pm
I see that a few of you purchased 8350's from electronic expo. Did any one of you receive the projector yet? how long did it take and how was the experience? Please post feedback.
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post #311 of 8103
10/8/10 at 12:24pm
Can someone recommend a decent flush mount for the 8350? Not the expensive kind. Looking for a basic flush mount $50 -$100 range max...
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post #312 of 8103
10/8/10 at 12:30pm
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Originally Posted by Amber1 View Post

I see that a few of you purchased 8350's from electronic expo. Did any one of you receive the projector yet? how long did it take and how was the experience? Please post feedback.

It's on its way. Should be here beginning/mid next week (according to UPS)
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post #313 of 8103
10/8/10 at 12:36pm
DISCOUNT PRICED EPSON 8350
Hey Guys,

I am the person who let people know about Electronics-expo discount. I read from some people that discount is no more available. well I bought the Epson 8350 for $1199. so I called and talked to the rep I bought it from and he said if you call and tell him, he will still honor the same price for you guys as well. I am all about savings, so $100 is something. call Electronics-Expo at 1888-707-3976 and extention 151. his name is john, so call and you say :me or some people got the Epson for $1199 and you said you would still honor it. He said he will do it. Let me know how it goes.
and for people who can not afford $1199 price of Epson 8350. Bestbuy has Epson 8100 on clearance. not on the website but in actual stores. in Los Angeles, some stores sell it for $970 dollars. some sell for $1060 to those stores you gotta tell them to look at other stores pricing and match it. or just drive to the other store and buy it cheaper. in east coast price might be even cheaper. you might be able to get more discounts if you negotiate I always do. haha
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post #314 of 8103
10/8/10 at 12:38pm
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Originally Posted by eddieb187 View Post

No, quite the opposite.
I put up a couple of pictures.
Look at Post #33 on Page 2.
Obviously I have to wait for darkness.
I wish I had a dedicated theater.
But at night it's works out just fine.
With a bright projector it nice.
Especially if you have company over.
Football games with some lights on is not a problem.

your black looks really good. Are you using grey screen? I can't get the top and bottom bar as black as what you have.
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post #315 of 8103
10/8/10 at 12:39pm
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Originally Posted by Amber1 View Post

I see that a few of you purchased 8350's from electronic expo. Did any one of you receive the projector yet? how long did it take and how was the experience? Please post feedback.

hey I bought from them epson and an denon reciever. they said it would ship on Tuesday and it did. but me being is west coast and them being in east coast. ground delivery will be on Monday. I have the tracking for both. they are on their way. by the way read my earlier post. They rep over there will match that discount code price.
I will let all know when I get it on monday. but obviously they have it in stock and shipping.
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post #316 of 8103
10/8/10 at 12:49pm
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Originally Posted by hayatiakbas View Post

DISCOUNT PRICED EPSON 8350
Hey Guys,

I am the person who let people know about Electronics-expo discount. I read from some people that discount is no more available. well I bought the Epson 8350 for $1199. so I called and talked to the rep I bought it from and he said if you call and tell him, he will still honor the same price for you guys as well. I am all about savings, so $100 is something. call Electronics-Expo at 1888-707-3976 and extention 151. his name is john, so call and you say :me or some people got the Epson for $1199 and you said you would still honor it. He said he will do it. Let me know how it goes.
and for people who can not afford $1199 price of Epson 8350. Bestbuy has Epson 8100 on clearance. not on the website but in actual stores. in Los Angeles, some stores sell it for $970 dollars. some sell for $1060 to those stores you gotta tell them to look at other stores pricing and match it. or just drive to the other store and buy it cheaper. in east coast price might be even cheaper. you might be able to get more discounts if you negotiate I always do. haha

Good deal if you can find an 8100 for under 1000 locally, thanks.
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post #317 of 8103
10/8/10 at 1:21pm
i recall your earlier post! How were able to negotiate the price for the 1911 receiver? That is an excellent price! thanks for the update on the projector. I am just waiting to find a decent flush mount before placing the order...
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post #318 of 8103
10/8/10 at 1:39pm
Hello everyone,

Been lurking at this site for a while and I recently got bit by the upgrade bug.
I have chosen to go with this projector due to the solid reviews and competive pricing.
Coming from a HD65 I look forward to the WOW factor again.

Also if any are interested in purchasing from electronics expo I just placed my order and used code LSDA1004 and it shaved 15% off the price not including shipping.

I hope all goes well with the purchase and I will try to give updates.
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post #319 of 8103
10/8/10 at 2:04pm
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Originally Posted by coachagee View Post

Hello everyone,

Been lurking at this site for a while and I recently got bit by the upgrade bug.
I have chosen to go with this projector due to the solid reviews and competive pricing.
Coming from a HD65 I look forward to the WOW factor again.

Also if any are interested in purchasing from electronics expo I just placed my order and used code LSDA1004 and it shaved 15% off the price not including shipping.

I hope all goes well with the purchase and I will try to give updates.

Thanks sir, it shows as $1220ish after coupon to me and shipping ($1188+30ship via ground)... not quite 15% but very nice. =D I'm probably going to sell off my 8100 and buy the 8350. It's only @ 180 hours on the lamp, so it shouldn't be too hard to sell for a good price.
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post #320 of 8103
10/8/10 at 2:13pm
^^^ Those prices are pretty much standard now......
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post #321 of 8103
10/8/10 at 2:13pm
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i recall your earlier post! How were able to negotiate the price for the 1911 receiver? That is an excellent price! thanks for the update on the projector. I am just waiting to find a decent flush mount before placing the order...

I read the cnet review of the Denon AVR 1911 and was amazed. but its not cheap anywhere. its selling for $599 at amazon. online powersellernyc selling for cheaper but they are not reliable and not a Authorized dealer. so when I called for Epson 8350, John also gave me Denon for $427. thats a great price on it. if you tell him that you want the Denon for the same price he will match I am sure. call and see if they have it. if not Visual apex or Amazon might have it. I don't buy from ebay. to cheap quality mounts. I set it on my on a shelf so I am good.
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post #322 of 8103
10/8/10 at 2:26pm
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Originally Posted by Cleveland Plasma View Post

^^^ Those prices are pretty much standard now......

Only from some shady ebay sellers that I see offhand, froogle (google shopping) doesn't pull up many shops with it in-stock yet? Please do correct me if I'm wrong, =).
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post #323 of 8103
10/8/10 at 2:35pm
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post #324 of 8103
10/8/10 at 2:51pm
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post #325 of 8103
10/8/10 at 3:50pm
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Originally Posted by lin000 View Post

your black looks really good. Are you using grey screen? I can't get the top and bottom bar as black as what you have.

Not Grey.
I'm using a Da-Lite Model B with CSR.
It's Matte White and I think the Gain is 1.0.
And it's 106" diagonal screen.
My throw is just under 12'.
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post #326 of 8103
10/8/10 at 4:11pm
Anyone done any gaming on this yet? How's the input lag?
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post #327 of 8103
10/8/10 at 4:16pm
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Anyone done any gaming on this yet? How's the input lag?

I'm curious as well, I do most of my gaming on my PC (30" Dell 3007WFP-HC which has no scaler and is very nice, 2560x1600) but I'd love to hook it up to the projector sometimes for the large size & surround sound uberness.
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post #328 of 8103
10/8/10 at 4:19pm
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Originally Posted by GoldenTiger View Post

I'm curious as well, I do most of my gaming on my PC (30" Dell 3007WFP-HC which has no scaler and is very nice, 2560x1600) but I'd love to hook it up to the projector sometimes for the large size & surround sound uberness.

Same here. I was sold on the 8100 until I read about the 8350 coming out, and since I'll be doing the majority of my gaming on this, I'd definitely like to hear and see some numbers if anyone can.
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post #329 of 8103
10/8/10 at 4:37pm
That makes 3, I too game on my Apple Cinema 30 (same panel as Dell), would like to see how input lag is on this guy. I tried gaming on my HD70, it was ok, but I didn't like the way games looked, 1280x720 is garbage resolution for games.
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post #330 of 8103
10/8/10 at 4:56pm
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Originally Posted by Cleveland Plasma View Post

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Is the 1,199 pricing now standard from here on out or is Epson offering something to dealers allowing for a temp price decrease?

Thanks!
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