The urge to have scope aspect movies be the biggest thing I watch has become nearly impossible to ignore. So I am getting close to springing for a new wider (but very slightly shorter) screen, 54"x127" or maybe a tad more. To maintain a watchable image however, has been the obstacle.
My 1366x768 LCD 20HD has visible artifacts at the 10-11 foot viewing distance I have now, and my screen is "only" 119" diagonal 16:9. I had been considering a new projector (notably the upcoming Canon) with less artifacting, but was a little reluctant to jump as I think it's a little early to get improvement in all the parameters I'd like in my budget (contrast in particular).
Now, however, I am seeing reviews of an optical device that supposedly addresses this issue. I had seen discussion of it where it was not universally well thought of, although most thought it had a generally positive effect on LCD PJs, and to a much lesser extent, DLPs. The opinions I have seen of recently would suggest the softening effect the some describe are not really present. Combined with an anamorphic lens, I seems as though I may able to satisfy my urge for wall to wall movie goodness for half what the cheapest projector alternative would have run me. Looking at Prismasonic's new H1000 lens for that end of things. It has the nice feature of not needing to swing out of the optical path when not needed, as well as improved performance in minimizing optical distortion and chromatic aberration when in use. Not as good as an Isco III, but those are close to $5K. Ouch.
At last, I may be able to become nauseated again when watching snowspeeders fly terrain-hugging flight paths while searching for Luke and Han.
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My 1366x768 LCD 20HD has visible artifacts at the 10-11 foot viewing distance I have now, and my screen is "only" 119" diagonal 16:9. I had been considering a new projector (notably the upcoming Canon) with less artifacting, but was a little reluctant to jump as I think it's a little early to get improvement in all the parameters I'd like in my budget (contrast in particular).
Now, however, I am seeing reviews of an optical device that supposedly addresses this issue. I had seen discussion of it where it was not universally well thought of, although most thought it had a generally positive effect on LCD PJs, and to a much lesser extent, DLPs. The opinions I have seen of recently would suggest the softening effect the some describe are not really present. Combined with an anamorphic lens, I seems as though I may able to satisfy my urge for wall to wall movie goodness for half what the cheapest projector alternative would have run me. Looking at Prismasonic's new H1000 lens for that end of things. It has the nice feature of not needing to swing out of the optical path when not needed, as well as improved performance in minimizing optical distortion and chromatic aberration when in use. Not as good as an Isco III, but those are close to $5K. Ouch.
At last, I may be able to become nauseated again when watching snowspeeders fly terrain-hugging flight paths while searching for Luke and Han.
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