Sanyo Z5 purchase

[Pumauk]

I'm looking at getting a Sanyo plv Z5- would only have about 2.5m throw to play with though- whats the maximum image size I could get form that distance?

Also where is a good place to get a manual / electric screen from that has a large top border?? - I need it to come down quite a way....

Cheers

[monkeykong]

Check out http://www.projectorcentral.com/proj...ulator-pro.cfm

It should give you a good idea about screen size

[Lrrr]

I have a projector myself (Z4), but honestly, if you are going to be sitting that close, why not just buy a plasma screen - you can get a good 50" plasma for < £2k. And you will be able to use it in the daylight.

[Pumauk]

I've got a 32" lcd as my main screen- thats mounted above a desk (i use it as a secondary monitor for my pc), and wanted a projector so the screen could come down just in front of that for when i want to properly watch a movie

So basically, for the room and the use I want it for- a projector would be my only feasible option.

[monkeykong]

Maybe you should consider a DLP projector as pixel structure will be less visable as such a close distance although I cant remember what the SDE is like with the Z5.

I'd try and get a demo if possible.

[Pumauk]

Don't suppose you know a good dlp projector around the same price as the z5 then?

[MonkeyBoyMorton]

I have to disagree, I'm going to be getting a Z5 also and I'll be projecting from the shelf of my coffee table from about 6'8" (2.02m) away giving an image of around 60" (146cm) on a 65" screen. This is possible because of the Z5s short throw lens.

a 60" image is as big as I want to go as we only sit about 8.5 ft away. We have a 37" LCD for everyday use and I personally wouldn't want a bigger screen sat there all the time blocking my bay window. Much prefer being able to pull down the screen only when required for movies. I also wouldn't want to blow SD Freeview and Sky up to 60" all the time - would look terrible!!

Total cost for this including screen (manual) and cabling (10m hdmi) will be under £750. A 60" 720p plasma would cost about £3K so no comparison on price. 50" plasmas are about a grand now but I'd rather go for the extra size and only intend to use it at night for HD movies.

Anyway, back on topic - you should get a 81" image from 2.5m.

For screens have a look here:

http://www.cvsmedia.co.uk/shop/index...19_259_253_273

They do some screens with long drop so you can get the image at eye level from your sofa. The one I'm planning to get is a 65" (61" viewable) projecta slimscreen which has a 90 cm drop. They do an 82" one (76" viewable) with a 77 cm drop.

If you get the Z5 let me know how you go on, just waiting for pay deal to be settled at work then I'm getting one.

[monkeykong]

Originally Posted by Pumauk

Don't suppose you know a good dlp projector around the same price as the z5 then?

The Sharp Z3000 comes highly recommended on these forums and I think it goes for around £600. It doesn't have lens shift IIRC so you may have mounting restrictions but I hear it throws one hell of a picture.

[Pumauk]

Cheers guys- thanx for the info!

I need a projector with lense shift so the Sharps a no-no im afraid.

Just wondering now if theres a dlp projector that has the same features as the sanyo...

On this site http://www.projectorpoint.co.uk/proj...or-screen.html - it says the overall drop for the screens is 180cm- but the overall black drop is ~85cm...... so would the total length be 180+85? or is the black drop included in the total 180cm?!? (Surely then it isn't big enough)

[MonkeyBoyMorton]

I've looked at those Leader screens too, it says "extended black drop 82cm" which means there is 82cm of black above the viewable area - as shown in the picture. The viewable area is 95cm high, so add the 82cm drop on and you get more or less to the 182cm total drop as stated.

They seem good value and the case isn't too large at 9cm square.

So I've read, Screen Door on the Z5 can be visible if you sit closer than 1.7 times the screen size. In your case with a viewable screen of around 80" you need to be sitting 136" away, or 11 feet to ensure no SDE is visible.

My seating will be at exactly 1.7x the screen size so I should be OK.

[Fangorn]

Is the sharp available for £600 atm? If so where...

[DrSy]

I've got a Z4 with around 87" screen from 9ft away and don't notice screen door except in large white areas, and only then if I'm really looking for it so you should be fine.

I think you'll struggle to find a DLP that allows much in the way of either zoom or lens shift compared to LCD. As previously suggested you should try before you buy, (not least re DLP to make sure you're not rainbow sensitive).

[MonkeyBoyMorton]

The XV-Z3000 at £580 was a one-off deal at Laskeys and they sold out long ago. More like £1100 now.

[MonkeyBoyMorton]

Originally Posted by DrSy

I've got a Z4 with around 87" screen from 9ft away and don't notice screen door except in large white areas, and only then if I'm really looking for it so you should be fine.

I think the SDE issue is overblown, I saw a little of it on mate's Hitachi TX100 but nothing to bother me, and projectors have moved on a way since then so I doubt it's a mjor issue on the Z5.

[dalar]

Originally Posted by Pumauk

I'm looking at getting a Sanyo plv Z5- would only have about 2.5m throw to play with though- whats the maximum image size I could get form that distance?

Also where is a good place to get a manual / electric screen from that has a large top border?? - I need it to come down quite a way....

Cheers

I just got my Z5 yesterday and the shaprness on the thing is craaaazy.... I LOVE IT! - I owned a DLP before and this Z5 LCD just out does it in every single way, the colours and sharpness are just sooo amazing for its price!!! - My throw is also 2.5m and I get around 94" image - the Lens Adjustment is a 'godsend' ... honestly I could never look at another projector again if it doesn't have this.

From where I'm sitting I cannot see no pixelation - so dont worry about it! ... I have no regrets buying this at all, and for £680 you really cant grumble at the quality image that this projector outputs.

Dont forget, this is a rare projector giving you 2 HDMIs and 2 Component inputs - not only that, Sanyo offers you a 3 year guarntee!

* Off now to watch some batman begins HD!