BenQ W1070 : DLP Full HD, 3D Ready with lens-shift for 1000$ - Page 91

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Oops.- I was trying to reply to 74Sooner in my previous post whose deciding between this and the Epson 3020.

But I may be hasty to give props to W1070 for lens shift right? Because it doesn't have much:

From the w1070 blog review: " The W1070 does have a small amount of physical vertical lens shift, but you need a screw driver to make adjustments. For the horizontal adjustments, BenQ implements software keystone correction. The combination isn’t the worst I’ve seen, and it’s kinda surprising to see physical shift at all on a DLP projector, but it certainly isn’t the best. I was unable to fill my screen with the w1070 in the location that I currently shelf mount my 6500UB, so placement location should not be an after thought if you are thinking about this projector. You will need to do some planning and preferably center this projector with the screen (at least horizontally)."

http://www.projectorreviews.com/game-projector-blog/review-benq-w1070.html

sorry double post

Does anyone know if ZOOMING in the projector image will degrade the image?

Since the BenQ has the throw ratio it does...it looks like I'm definitely going to have to zoom it into 1.25x if I get it. Otherwise I'd have to ceiling mount the projector *in front* of the audience. Not the end of the world, but I can see that being distracting.

I just want to make sure that zooming won't degrade the image much.

So the w7000 and w1070 look about the same, right?

2D is the same to me. The smart eco mode is bright. Supposedly helps save the lamp for 6000hr, hopefully it last that long. The 2500hr on the W7000 made me want to save the lamp even tho the bulbs are cheap. The short throw is good for my setup since I like to use the jvc at the shortest throw for the largest image.

Sweet, I figured the 1070 and w7000 were close. I don't know why people are complaining about build quality, if only they knew how many PJ's I've had to swap out myself (and many well over $1000). Sometimes PJ's just arrive with issues, just exchange it for a working sample with the vendor (don't rely on Benq if you don't have to cause they will send a refurb). Not that a refurb is bad, just more chances of an issue. Some of the issues sound like setup problems more than PJ problems, as is always the case with some people installing their first PJ. Some of it is just bad QC, but that's the norm at this price point, the PJ might arrive with an issue which is why you can exchange it.

Every projector is different, but not really so much on modern projectors. Zooming and lens shift could change the amount of Chromatic Abberation (color fringing around text) you get if you are at the extremes. I doubt it would be noticeable at seating distance in most cases, but for really picky folks putting the projector at mid-to-farthest throw with NO lens shift will usually give the sharpest image.

blee0120-

I have considered selling my RS45 and replacing it with a 1070, but was wondering if I'd be able to live with it's picture quality. I noticed you sold the RS48 and was wondering how life was without the JVC blacks. Apparently you haven't missed them very much. Thanks

I have a RS45 and the 1070 and for 2D the RS45 really makes a difference. I watched Skyfall & parts of Games of Thrones Season two on both machines and there is a big difference with the JVC. That being said the W1070 is great for general viewing and for 3D.
I think that once you experience the blacks of the JVC you will not want to go back.

thanks for the help rwestley.

Well, I sold my RS55 in preparation for a new 4k jvc. When that didn't happen, I pre ordered the RS48 and collected about 30 blu ray movies. I had the W7000 but never watched many blu rays. Basically, I watched sports, played video games, watch tv shows and other 720p material or less. I got a bigger screen, so the W7000 wouldn't work anymore. The material I watched on the W7000 just looked better to me than the jvc. I immediately saw that after I sold my rs55 and got the W7000. I watch 90% sports and tv shows.

Then, after comparing the RS48 to the W1070 I just knew I should sell the rs48 while I can get good value for it. The new hdmi standards are coming out soon to improve the picture even more, so I can wait until it gets finalized. I watched flight yesterday and was completely satisfied.

If you can somehow view one or get one while having the jvc, u would get a better understanding. The money I saved is definitely worth it to me. Plus, I have the Oppo 103 and the Darbee

Well making progress with the BenQ one of my problems while testing the PJ was that could not get it right on my screen and it was solved by using a smaller table, finally installed on the ceiling but now and then the PJ states no video source on either HDMI 1 or 2 and have to reconnect the cable or after 30-45 seconds the video comes on?????

Have noticed that a lot of menus are grayed out how in the heck do we get in there???????

Is your HDMI going through the receiver or an HDMI switch?
I've noticed Benq's do tend to be a bit more finnicky on the HDMI synch issues.

mine just take a while to connect on hdmi

anyone here knows a good price for this projector in the US specially washington dc

Right now going straight from a blue player to the projector, just watch the movie Total Recall and seen a lot of rainbows, will try to calibrate the PJ in the near future, had a Mits DLP and hardly seen any rainbows on that system, still need to set up my new 3D receiver..

Has anyone posted there findings results when they calibrated the projector. as the numbers etc most thread on PJ someone post there findings and then we go from there.

Just came across this calibration site: http://www.projectorreviews.com/benq/w1070/calibration.php#colortemp
Edited by zapper - 2/24/13 at 7:20pm

That site seems attractive and taking their settings seems tempting. But I'm sticking to what Im always being told on these forums, as to never take settings from other sites. Not that im saying don't do it by all means, it's just I'd rather use a calibration disc or the AVS HD download.

Just keep in mind how much RBE you see is partially related to the brightness. Get an ND filter to get the brightness under 20 fL and you should be ok.

W1080ST is on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-W1080ST-1080p-Theater-Projector/dp/B00B11C6HW

Any try it?

Are you able to select ECO or Smart-ECO while in 3D or is it a feature added with FW 1.04 ?

A question to all 1.04 owners - how does the fan noise compare ECO vs. Smart-ECO vs. Normal ?

With 1.02 the Smart-ECO is comparable with Normal mode (but variable fan speed makes the noise more annoying) and louder than ECO...

There seems to be no appreciable difference in fan noise regardless of the setting.

When I spoke to Benq a few weeks ago they told me that firmware 104 fixed the issue with the fan shutting off too early. I don't think it did anything with the to the fan speeds. I don't believe that with any firmware you can use Eco or Smart-Eco for 3D.

Question for everyone -

I just got mine in. Not hooked up to a source yet, still working on my media room.

I flipped it over to the test pattern to check with the screen placement in the room. Went into the menu/setup, and all the options on the Basic Picture setup are grayed out. Anyone know why?

What do I need to change in the menu settings to get it to where I can modify those settings? Or does it need some sort of source present before it will allow that?

Thanks.

Yes.

that's good info to know.

Thanks dzenc!

I ordered one a few weeks ago but I'm still waiting for it to ship from Amazon. They billed my card finally so it should be here any day now.

Well I am surprised here.

For one of the rare times the price of an imported item is much cheaper in Australia than the US price, by hundreds of dollars (I paid AU$897) AND we get a 2 year in home warranty on the projector and the warranty is only 1 year in the US.

Just an observation.

How does the W1070 compare to the W7000? Can you describe the pros and cons of the picture and motion management in 2D as well as 3D. It seems like they are overlapping quite a bit from the specs.

Thanks.

Been watching the Benq w1070 a lot. Its basically the W7000 without FI. I don't use it at all, so its the exact projector to me. The one thing I like better is the shorter throw. I like to use my jvc at shortest throw on my HP screen to get the best contrast. So, the throw for the W7000 wouldn't work for me. The W7000 is a lot easier to set up, but the W1070 is brighter with a much longer bulb life. I prefer the W1070. I only watch a little 3D. No FI in 3D as well, but I have never used it since the W7000 was so easy on the eyes. The W1070 is the same way. I prefer 3d on the W7000 because I can mount it low for the HP screen and get more gain than ceiling mounting it. Since I paid $2000 for the W7000 and only $900 for the W1070, I think overall, the W1070 is the winner to me after having both