New Epson 3D projectors! 3010, 5010, 6010 - Page 77

Originally Posted by DERG

This may be a deal killer. Here's how my current Marantz VP-15s is setup;

* My screen is 2.35:1, 130" dia. I'm using 106" dia @ 16x9 for setup purposes
* ceiling height is 8' 6"
* top of screen is 12" down from ceiling
* projector front of lens is 13' from screen
* center of lens is 1' 2" (14") down from ceiling

If I'm understanding this setup calculator I would need a distance from ceiling of 2'10" to the center of the lens. Am I calculating this correctly? I'd like to keep the distance from ceiling to center of lens my setup with the Epson 6010 like the Marantz is now which is 14". The calculator says 2' 10" but I'm hoping this can be adjusted to 14" in setup.
Possible?

Originally Posted by DERG

So, the 6010 has correction adjustments or is the Epson projector calculator only showing an optimum setup for 3D @ 2' 10" down for ceiling? Just trying to be through in my research.

Originally Posted by DERG

I would need a new BR player anyway so that's perfect. I would need the 6010 for the stretch as the Marantz 15s does this now.

Originally Posted by 42Plasmaman

See what this calulator indicates for your requirement/settings.

http://www.eliteprojectorcalculator.com/

Originally Posted by teeger

I just picked up the Epson 3010 last week and finally had a chance to play around with it. It's awesome for 3D!

Like you, I have a large plasma (Samsung 64"). I love my plasma for its great blacks and rich image (colour) quality. Even through 64 inches is great for most viewing, I've been a little disappointed that the 3D isn't as engaging as iI had first hoped. That said, the Epson projector truly brings 3D home, in a BIG way. I am, stunned at how much more depth and pop you get from the Epson 3010 than from the plasma. I mostly attribute the advantage to how big the image is. I've got my screen size currently set at about 110".

The IMAX 3D stuff looks better than the Hollywood stuff. Legends of Flight had a great deal of depth and lots of "in your face" pop that doesn't play as well on my 64" plasma. When I saw the difference here, I was happy I purchased the 3010.

If you get a projector, why not consider keeping your plasma too? I think both units compliment each other. I watch most content on my plasma, but use the projector for "event viewing" - sports, movies and especially 3D content. Bulbs dim and burn out too quickly for me. The projector is fun to use a couple of times / week. Plus, you really can't beat a good plasma for great colour a picture quality.

I have the 3010, not the 3010e, but the image should be the same from both. Last night we put on Happy Feet 2 (3D), and the image (Cinema mode) was plenty bright in our darkened room. The Epson produced an image with lots of pop and contrast. Frankly, it truly looked like theatre quality viewing to my eyes. The image was clean and clear with surprising good contrast in the 3D mode . . . and at projecting over 100" diagonally, I couldn't detect any of the pixel structure from sitting 10' from the screen.

The only thing that I have noticed is slight ghosting or crosstalk on some 3D content. It's no better or worse than what I get from my Samsung plasma in this dept. But since the Epson is a real light cannon, I would expect the extra brightness might contribute to this sometimes showing. For me, this side effect is slight - and doesn't interfere with my enjoyment.

Heck, for the low cost (I paid $1,440) of this projector, it's amazing that not only does to give a great 1080p picture, it gives a BRIGHT 3D image for less than $2,000.00. Amazing.

Ian

Originally Posted by stm69

This last year I kind of went on a splurge. Loved avatar in 3D in the movie theater and wanted something for the house. Bought a Panasonic 50GT30 and wanted something bigger so got a 65ST30. Still wasn't immersive enough so went out and got the 3010. I have it projecting on a white wall at about a 130-140 diagonal and ok it's finally big enough - or well I regret not doing 9 foot ceilings in the basement but it's as big as it's going to get.

The 3010 is really a light cannon. It's bright and vibrant and the dynamic mode is great for the daytime. That being said, the colors and blacks are a lot more accurate with the Panasonic plasmas. In darker or nighttime scenes, it's pretty obvious that the projector's light output works against it. Blacks are grey, less perceived contrast, etc.

3D though really works. There is some ghosting but I guess the effect tied in with a larger screen is what I was looking for. I guess it's a tradeoff you have to decide if it's worth it to you.

Originally Posted by psg 

The Sony PS3 glasses work just fine.

Originally Posted by JOLT65 

Thanks psg! Would you mind sharing the model number of the Sony unit?

Originally Posted by psg 

Model: CECH-ZEG1U UPC: 711719807902
They were 49.95, new, on eBay.

Originally Posted by neveser 

Buy Squad has a good price on the 3010.

Originally Posted by kevinmscs 

Really? Not so to me.

Originally Posted by neveser 

It's about $300 cheaper than Amazon. Do you know of a seller I should check with?

Originally Posted by kevinmscs 

As of right now Amazon is 1599, BuySquad is 1598.

Originally Posted by James A. McGahee 

I have had for some time the InFocus 76. It has served me well but I am anxious to move up to a new & better not too expensive projector.
Has anyone actually compared or seen the IN76 vs. the new Epson 5010/6010. I'm concerned that its 2D might not be as good as the IN76. I've read good things here and elsewhere that the Epson's 3D is outstanding but 2D not so much. If its 2D is at lease as good as the IN76 I'm thinking of making the change. Any opinions?
I would like to just swap them out if possible. I am using the HTB CIH lens. Will it work with this Epson.
Room is 19' from projector wall to screen wall. The projector is shelve mounted on the wall. The 2:35 image fills the 14' with of the screen wall from ceiling to about 4' from the floor. Ten foot ceiling. Room can be dark but is usually with significant ambient light.
Thanks!!

Originally Posted by racprops 

And last my lamp hour counter is not counting..I have over 5 hours (at least) of play time and it still reads 0HR.

Originally Posted by racprops 

Thanks drhankz...good to know.
Also I have a slight keystone..the pictures is smaller at the top.
As it has been pointed out, I don't want to used the electronic correction, so do I need to lower or raise the projector?? It is ceiling mounted.
Rich

Originally Posted by racprops 

Thanks.
Do any of you with Epson 3020s have the LCD Alignment setting??
It is located in: Extended/LCD Align.
And allows you to adjust the convergence using a grid pattern.
It is a feature in the 5020 but not the 3020, and both manuals show that, 3020 no 5020 yes.
So either I bought a 3020 with a 5020 mother board OR Epson is playing software games...
That is all models have the same features, they just do not turn them on in the lower priced models.
Canon cameras do that I have a low priced model that was hacked and the extra features are turned on...
I lean towards the software mistake as I do not have frame interpolation, a feature of the 5020.
Maybe someone can hack these projectors and turn on all the features??
Rich

Originally Posted by racprops 

Thanks jnabq,

So IT IS a software game...

A hidden feature that they turn on on the higher models...

It is not a part of the normal setup of a 3020...

But it is there for the 5020..just to make it look like you got more for your $500.00 more than a lens shift setup
that you only use once to set up your room...

Now if someone could find the setting to turn on frame interpolation and other than the lens shifting of the 5020, we would all have near 5020s...

Wonder if the THX setting is also in there...?

Originally Posted by falafala 

My contention is that the 3010 is also capable of deep blacks like 5010 but they delibrately made it look inferior via software. My evidence is that when I watch a scope movie the letterbox bars are bluish gray but the blacks inside the picture are actually very dark and dont have the blueish-gray look. So they deliberately made 3010 look inferior to make more money via 5010.