[shogun]

Just noticed on the Optoma UK web site of this model home cinema projector.

Are there any reviews or prices for this projector available and is this HD65 the future replacement model for the HD70 ?

I have downloaded the HD65 product brochure from Optoma web site and the specs looks favorable against the HD70 .

Might be tempted on this machine if the price is competitive.

Click here for details http://www.optoma.co.uk/projectordet...Cinema&PC=HD65

[anibap]

Review and screen shots at
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=947156

Price
£499 at PCworld....
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...&category_oid=

Seems to be good one PJ at that price...

[shogun]

Originally Posted by anibap

Review and screen shots at
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=947156

Price
£499 at PCworld....
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...&category_oid=

Seems to be good one PJ at that price...

Thanks for the feedback.

The reviews and screen shots on the AVS site seems pretty good.

For £499 at PC World,might be tempted to pick up one at the weekend has a temporary stop gap for a year or so until 1080p projectors are more affordable.


Cheers

[anibap]

There is a HD71 coming up.

This will be a light canon and more of a crossover projector.

http://www.optomausa.com/PressReleas...sp?Press_id=42

HD71 Features
Native 720p resolution. Possibly DC2
2400 lumens
4000:1 contrast ratio (in ImageAI mode)
HDMI 1.3, DVI, component, composite, s-video and VGA
Built-in 2-watt speaker
estimated Street Price of $1299 UK £ 700-800??

[martmart]

Hello, I'm thinking of buying an HD65 tomorrow. I've considered the Panasonic AX100 but its £200 more and I cannot see what extra you get for your money - Any thoughts? Also, the bulbs for the Panasonic are £250+.

Does anybody know if anywhere else in the UK sells the HD65 apart from PCWorld? Also, what are the cost of the bulbs?

Thanks.

[martmart]

BUMP

Thanks.

[Zag]

Originally Posted by anibap

There is a HD71 coming up.

This will be a light canon and more of a crossover projector.

http://www.optomausa.com/PressReleas...sp?Press_id=42

HD71 Features
Native 720p resolution. Possibly DC2
2400 lumens
4000:1 contrast ratio (in ImageAI mode)
HDMI 1.3, DVI, component, composite, s-video and VGA
Built-in 2-watt speaker
estimated Street Price of $1299 UK £ 700-800??

The HD71 Really is a light cannon. 2400 Lumens is really going for it. Can't image it will be 23db or less though.


Overall all though looks like some good new contenders in the 720P market.

[KERRYBR]

Thinking of getting a HD65 or HD70 may wait and see if there any cheaper prices in sales.

Can anyone advise a suitable screen for these projector.

I would prefer something which I could put up and take down as I dont think a permanent screen arrangement would please the other half.

thanks for any advice

[pjclark1]

Originally Posted by KERRYBR

Can anyone advise a suitable screen for these projector.

Use the living room wall (magnolia works fine).

[KERRYBR]

Thanks for advice I had thought of painting the walls.

The room is 23' by 13' with each long end being a 10' window.

Therefore if I used a painted wall the most I could come back from the screen width ways would be 13' not sure how big the screen size could then be?

I thought it would be better to use the length of the room, which then brings in the issue of the windows and the need for a screen

Open to advice though

[shogun]

Screenshots from my HD65.

[cyberheater]

Is there a slight bowing effect being seen here?

[shogun]

Originally Posted by cyberheater

Is there a slight bowing effect being seen here?

I haven't had chance yet to level and set up the projector properly,the image on the screen needs further adjustment.

[KERRYBR]

Originally Posted by shogun

Screenshots from my HD65.

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They look great to me

what is the projected screen size and how far away is the projector from the screen to achieve these results

[shogun]

Originally Posted by KERRYBR

They look great to me

what is the projected screen size and how far away is the projector from the screen to achieve these results

The Screen is 80" 16:9 white with a gain of 1.0 and the projector is approx 8ft away on a temporary table top stand approx 500mm high off the floor, center of the screen.

If possible, i would suggest that if anybody is interested in the HD65, please arrange a demo with any dealers that are going to stock this projector ,to find out if it meets your needs and you are happy with the picture quality it displays.

Do not use these screenshots to make you decide on your future purchase,the photo's are just some informative fun.

[cyberheater]

Originally Posted by shogun

I haven't had chance yet to level and set up the projector properly,the image on the screen needs further adjustment.

That's good. Some projectors do suffer from a bit of bowing. Good you know that yours is just a alignment issue.

The screenies do look a touch red. I take it that it's the white balance in your camera that's off.
Hopefully, Art from projectorreviews.com will review and post calibration numbers for this little beaut.

[shogun]

Originally Posted by cyberheater

That's good. Some projectors do suffer from a bit of bowing. Good you know that yours is just a alignment issue.

The screenies do look a touch red. I take it that it's the white balance in your camera that's off.
Hopefully, Art from projectorreviews.com will review and post calibration numbers for this little beaut.

Cyberheater,

Haven't had chance yet to realign the projector which is not currently siting level or true on it's table top mount needs further fiddling around.

The picture shown is higher on the left hand side of the screen compared to the right.

With regarding the Bowing Effect mentioned,not sure how to calibrate this,would there be any set up menus within the projector software to assist me.

However,for my eyes whilst the image needs to be more squared up to the screen,the image is OK for me.

I have not done any adjustment out of the box for colors,but the Mission impossible film for the first two screenshots are noticeable have higher red skin tones compared to some of the other films that i watched over the weekend.

If interested can post more pictures of different movies.

Not sure about my camera set up,never been into photography,i merely point and shoot in the automatic mode.

Any budding photographers out there can give me some simple advice on how to take an improved picture in a dark room environment.

Cheers

[cyberheater]

Originally Posted by shogun

Not sure about my camera set up,never been into photography,i merely point and shoot in the automatic mode.

Any budding photographers out there can give me some simple advice on how to take an improved picture in a dark room environment.

Cheers

I too have problems with photographing projectors images. I can never get the focus sharp or the colours are off compared to what's on the screen.

A good guide from a photographer guru would be most welcome.
I think i'll start a thread on it.

I'm glad your enjoying your PJ. I've always liked the Optomas and the HD65 looks like a cracking PJ. Also, there is not clear section in the colour wheel so colours should be deeper and blacks er... blacker

[DanHorse]

Originally Posted by cyberheater

I too have problems with photographing projectors images. I can never get the focus sharp or the colours are off compared to what's on the screen.

A good guide from a photographer guru would be most welcome.
I think i'll start a thread on it.

I'm glad your enjoying your PJ. I've always liked the Optomas and the HD65 looks like a cracking PJ. Also, there is not clear section in the colour wheel so colours should be deeper and blacks er... blacker

indeed, on paper this looks a great pj for the money, im worried by the noise issue though, and nowhere round here (brighton area) stocks them for a demo.... im a fussy so and so when it comes to distractions......

[RickHolt]

I've just been and bought one from PCWorld this morning :D Very happy so far but it is my first projector so have nothing to compare it to. Having not seen any home cinema projectors running before I'm really suprised at the picture quality on a painted green wall. One it's fully set up and the room is finished I'll post up some pics.

Can anyone recommend a ceiling mount for the HD65? Silly question seeing as I just bought it but is it capable of 1080p? Reading the instructions it seems to be capable of 1920 x 1080 when using digital inputs.

Rick

[shogun]

Originally Posted by RickHolt

I've just been and bought one from PCWorld this morning :D Very happy so far but it is my first projector so have nothing to compare it to. Having not seen any home cinema projectors running before I'm really suprised at the picture quality on a painted green wall. One it's fully set up and the room is finished I'll post up some pics.

Can anyone recommend a ceiling mount for the HD65? Silly question seeing as I just bought it but is it capable of 1080p? Reading the instructions it seems to be capable of 1920 x 1080 when using digital inputs.

Rick

Join the HD65 Club, i am glad your happy with your purchase .

The HD65 can take a 1080P 24 frames input feed into the HDMI socket at the rear of the projector,but the image you see on the screen will be downscaled to either 720p or 1080I resolution.

This projector is not full 1080P true HD only HD ready if that makes sense.

Still for £499 its a fantastically specified HC projector and i am chuffed with the PQ.

[anibap]

What is the warranty on this one? Standard 3yr Hotswap like HD70 or 1 year?

[shogun]

Originally Posted by anibap

What is the warranty on this one? Standard 3yr Hotswap like HD70 or 1 year?

Not 100% sure, i believe it may only be one year ?

I will email Optoma UK to clarify.

[Mr Rob T]

Originally Posted by anibap

What is the warranty on this one? Standard 3yr Hotswap like HD70 or 1 year?

I emailed Optoma this morning asking about this. I have not had a reply yet but I will post once they get back to me.

[rileyas]

Hi

I'm really liking the look of this projector, but would it be suitable for gaming with my ps3 and what sort of pq should i expect.

Many thanks

[KERRYBR]

how does the HD65 compare to the HD70?

With the offers currently available there is not a great deal between them on price

thanks

[DanHorse]

Originally Posted by KERRYBR

how does the HD65 compare to the HD70?

With the offers currently available there is not a great deal between them on price

thanks

the hd65 is 1600ansi lumens to the hd70's 1000 ansi. thats the main difference between them..........

[KERRYBR]

ok thanks,

Is the HD65 available from anywhere other PCworld ?

[DanHorse]

Originally Posted by KERRYBR

ok thanks,

Is the HD65 available from anywhere other PCworld ?

the only other place ive seen is 'Limited goods' fro 428.83... but it says item currently unavailable...... go figure........

im almost sold on this baby myself......

[PhilJam]

Originally Posted by RickHolt

Having not seen any home cinema projectors running before I'm really suprised at the picture quality on a painted green wall. One it's fully set up and the room is finished I'll post up some pics.Rick

Hi Rick,
If I go ahead and get this projector I would also be projecting onto a green wall, any chance you could post a pic so I could see what projected image looks like.

Cheers
PhilJam