Scratch Projector Recommendations?

[Harcharan Singh]

Hi,
Just want to decide on a projector for our Scratch thru Quadro FX5800 HDMI output.Can you guys share your experience and the suggested make and model number such as JVC etc.
Thks in advance.
Harcharan

[David Rasberry]

What size screen are you planning on using?

[Stacey Spears]

That depends on your budget. I recommend the Samsung SP-A900B. It has adjustable color primaries (SMPTE C, 709 and EBU), adjustable gamma (2.2, 2.4, 2.6).

http://www.dvedist.com/products/jkp-endorsed-sp-a900b.html

[David Rasberry]

Samsung's an excellent choice for screens up to 45"h x 80"w 92"diagonal 16:9 format. Not bright enough for good screen contrast ratios beyond that. It will meet 100:1 theatrical contrast target at that size if ambient light at the screen is kept below 1/2 foot candle.

[Harcharan Singh]

Hi,
I am looking at a screen size of maybe 120inches diagonal...Any user using any JVC DLA-HD1 or DLA RS20.
My budget is around USD4000-5000
Thks

[Tai Wah Lim]

Hi,
I am looking at a screen size of maybe 120inches diagonal...Any user using any JVC DLA-HD1 or DLA RS20.
My budget is around USD4000-5000
Thks

Harcharan, we are using the JVC DLA with Scratch. Need to use Cinespace to calibrate. Works well. Lim

[Harcharan Singh]

Hi,
Which DLA model are you using?
Thks
Harcharan

[Raphael Varandas]

Samsung's an excellent choice for screens up to 45"h x 80"w 92"diagonal 16:9 format. Not bright enough for good screen contrast ratios beyond that. It will meet 100:1 theatrical contrast target at that size if ambient light at the screen is kept below 1/2 foot candle.

Sounds good but what about price?
Do you know?
In the website there's no price point...

[Miguel "Macgregor" De Olaso]

JVC HD1 worked very well for us.

[David Rasberry]

Sounds good but what about price?
Do you know?
In the website there's no price point...

I'm not sure about price of the Samsung, but I think it is more in the $10k range. It is sold through qualified AV dealers only as a high end home projector.

[Harcharan Singh]

Hi,
How about JVC DLS RS20 or RS10....?
Harcharan

[Seth Larney]

I'm curious about the JVC DLS RS20 as well. We're looking at adding a projector to our grading suite.

I've heard the JVC's have pretty awful color accuracy out of the box, but does anyone have experience with calibrating this unit? Great black levels..

[David Rasberry]

If you want to use a projector for accurate image reference, it must be calibrated to your system video output using a colorimeter for best results. This service is available from many AV systems integrators. The test gear costs about $15k. A setup by a qualified tech with gear typically runs about $400 as a field service call. The result is an image closely matched to SMPTE reference standards. Generally you will drop about 20% of the rated lumen output to get accurate calibration, but the picture will look significantly better in every respect.

[Seth Larney]

Thanks David, I was more wondering about the JVC's color tweaking ability specifically.

Cheers :)