New Optoma HD33 HD3300 1080p 3D Projector Review - Page 3

This is looking interesting enough - I need to figure out soon whether to buy a lamp for my Sanyo PLV-Z2000 or upgrade to a 3D projector.

Only problem with DLPs is the lack of lens shift. That is the reason I quit on them 6 years back. I'm now thinking may be I can make it work ...

When is the HD 33 available for retail sale ? Or is it available already ?

looks awesome ! whats the brightness level and did you use your 6x silver screen ? how would this look on a white mate 1.0 gain screen ?

Screenshots look beautiful, nice detail.

How is the new 'Puremotion' FI they have on it?

i hope this is bright enough in 3D on a 1.0 screen !

any thoughts on glasses ?

I'm disappointed that there is no 1080p 3D mode at 60Hz. Yes, it is irrelevant with blu ray and PS3, but it's kind of a deal breaker if you are a PC gamer (I plan on getting a gaming rig sometime).

the image quality in 2D will be at least as good as Mitsu HC4000?

That is going to be the holy grail for PC gamers who want full 1080P @ 120hz.

not sure if we'll see this in 2012, PC gamers might be too small of a market to add this in.

PC Gamers will probably have to wait for DisplayPort as HDMI does not have the bandwidth for 1080p 120Hz. Serious PC gamers avoid scaling like the plague.
The H5360 will keep me going until then.

I doubt it. It will probably be more like the Optoma HD20 based on the DC2 chip.

mitsu HC4000 image quality is much better than optoma HD20. hope HD33 at least have a bit better image quality in 2D than HD20.

Can you check out the VGA input support 1080p 60hz or 120hz in 3D.

By the way, Alice in Wonderland 3D was a great choice for a first movie on the new projector.

I doubted we would get a projector good for both 2D and 3D this year. Glad to be wrong. And just as my Panny 900 starts to die...

Optima has been leading budget 3D projection since it started. It is like Infocus did at the start of 2D projection, for those that remember.

I'm wondering how this does with HD sports, and high motion as well. Been able to view any preseason NFL games guitarman?

Also, qualitatively, what would you compare the 2D picture to as far as other projectors you have seen?

A couple other quick questions... the HD20 had a lot of light leak from the projector, is the same true with the HD33? And how loud is it? That was another strike against the HD20 and I'll have this projector right above my head so I'm a bit worried about the noise. Thanks!

3D cuts the lumens down a lot more than half. Usually you only get 1/4 to 1/3 of the lumens.

You mean the PJ itself will cut it down or the glasses ?

guitarman, did you try the dual-tune to make 3D as bright as 2D ?

Both. 3d modes drops lumens on the pj itself. Glasses on drops it more. Thus the 75% light loss.

Guitarman, a few members have asked whether the image quality on the HD33 is noticeably better than the Optoma HD20. What are your opinions on this ?

Have the blacks improved ? Sharpness ? I know they are using the same Darkchip 2 but perhaps the way they've implemented it in the new unit might be superior ? Your thoughts would be appreciated.

im very interested in this. if HD33 and HD20 have same IQ in 2D i will pass this projector.

If you look at the pics he posted above, that doesn't seem to be the case... but this is really what I'm trying to figure out as well.

Guitarman, can you please clarify your first sentence!?. Not sure what you mean by "3D showed 400 lumens 1400 vs 1000 for 2D"

thanks

Thanks for clarifying....do these settings hold for a 1.0 gain white screen ?

I am currently using a HD66 for 3d with my Nvidia 3D Vision PC setup and a JVC RS1 for 2d viewing in my theater. I am really happy with the results I get from this setup. However, I like the thought of being able to bring a dedicated 3d blu-ray player into the mix by using this projector since it has (2) hdmi inputs. This would allow me to continue to use the PC for 3D gaming (which is wonderful!) but also allow me to stop using the HTPC software for movie viewing. I use total media theater 5 which is great until it decides to hiccup and stop playing for whatever reason. (I already have a 3d blu-ray player that I got for free with a 3d tv purchase last year that is sitting in my closet not being used since I have my PS3 connected to the tv. Would love to be able to put it to use!)

Couple of questions:

1. I assume that this projector will work with Nvidia 3d Vision the same way the HD66 does at a 720p resolution without having to do any kind of inf hacks?

2. I notice the lumens on the HD33 are rated at 1800 whereas the HD66 is rated at 2500. I know that 3d needs as many lumens as possible so would this difference cause a noticeable decrease in perceived brightness on the HD33? This would pretty much be a deal breaker for me because I already wish for a little more brightness in some of the content that I play now on the HD66. I don't really think the increase in resolution to 1080p for 3d movies would be worth a sacrifice in brightness.

thanks and look forward to your further impressions!