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Old 24-03-2009, 2:18 PM   #1
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Sony VPL-VW80

any guys on the forum had first had experience with this projector .

and even better has anyone strapped a morphic lense on it ?

is it a good unit
picture quality
problems
setup
what screen are u using
what lense have u added to it etc

many thanks
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Old 07-04-2009, 6:58 PM   #2
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Re: Sony VPL-VW80

"No women, no kids."

Hi Lee,

I see you have the VPL-VW11HT. I've just upgraded from a VPL-VW12HT to one of the Sony SXRD's the Ruby, VPL-VW100.

The improvement in image is huge, it leaves the old 12HT in the dust, the VW80 will do the same and then some over your 11HT.

There isn't much of a comparison really, the SXRD units are simply an order of magnitude better for contrast, detail, sharpness, connectivity, noise.
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Re: Sony VPL-VW80

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any guys on the forum had first had experience with this projector
Yes

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and even better has anyone strapped a morphic lense on it ?
Not yet

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is it a good unit
Yes

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picture quality
Superb

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problems
Physical size, other than that I can't think of any.

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setup
Very straightforward and easy to do.

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what screen are u using
OS Screens E1 Series 110" Electric Screen

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what lense have u added to it etc
None so far.
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Old 10-04-2009, 1:51 AM   #4
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Re: Sony VPL-VW80

I also replace my 11HT with this. It is way better in all areas. Only issue is some bright corners of black scene from time to time. Any other shade of grey is fine.
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Old 10-04-2009, 2:22 AM   #5
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Re: Sony VPL-VW80

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any guys on the forum had first had experience with this projector .

and even better has anyone strapped a morphic lense on it ?

is it a good unit
picture quality
problems
setup
what screen are u using
what lense have u added to it etc

many thanks
Sony VPL-VW80 SXRD Projector 1080 HD Review review at AVForums.com hope that helps.
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Old 13-04-2009, 8:04 AM   #6
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Re: Sony VPL-VW80

thx for the info guys much appreciated
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