Ratfink
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Hi, I tried bumping an old thread but it had expired, so..
Being new to the world of HD, I recently returned a Panny G10 due to experiencing 'phosphor flashes' and 'rainbows'. I did my research, understand the phosphor trailing issue, and certainly experienced it in games (although annoying, I could see myself adjusting to it - perhaps as I take gaming less seriously), however, the yellow flashes during movies proved quite a shock, and unforgivable in my eyes. I understand this is a flaw of the technology, and it's true that not everyone sees it (my OH claimed she couldn't), but it was difficult to miss, and very distracting. I find it hard to believe anyone who does see them can simply accept it, as it's akin to someone flashing a lightbulb on, esp. during b&w scenes, or scenes in which something bright is shown against a dark background. It's natural to move ones eyes during viewing (I suppose it depends how close you sit too) and even with general eye movement, I would catch bright yellow flashes.
It left me quite depressed, as being satisfied with the plasma picture otherwise, I feel doomed to look (or wait) for another technology, and I've already waited long enough I feel. I prefer the look of plasma over LCD personally, yet can't forgive, nor ignore that quite prominent flaw.
Anyone in a similar boat that can offer consoling advice, as I'd love to know what others have done in the same situation. Simply live with it? Found a better option? Know of one coming soon? I read that it's inherent to all, so it's not as simple as going for another panel, if you're sensitive to it in the first place.
Being new to the world of HD, I recently returned a Panny G10 due to experiencing 'phosphor flashes' and 'rainbows'. I did my research, understand the phosphor trailing issue, and certainly experienced it in games (although annoying, I could see myself adjusting to it - perhaps as I take gaming less seriously), however, the yellow flashes during movies proved quite a shock, and unforgivable in my eyes. I understand this is a flaw of the technology, and it's true that not everyone sees it (my OH claimed she couldn't), but it was difficult to miss, and very distracting. I find it hard to believe anyone who does see them can simply accept it, as it's akin to someone flashing a lightbulb on, esp. during b&w scenes, or scenes in which something bright is shown against a dark background. It's natural to move ones eyes during viewing (I suppose it depends how close you sit too) and even with general eye movement, I would catch bright yellow flashes.
It left me quite depressed, as being satisfied with the plasma picture otherwise, I feel doomed to look (or wait) for another technology, and I've already waited long enough I feel. I prefer the look of plasma over LCD personally, yet can't forgive, nor ignore that quite prominent flaw.
Anyone in a similar boat that can offer consoling advice, as I'd love to know what others have done in the same situation. Simply live with it? Found a better option? Know of one coming soon? I read that it's inherent to all, so it's not as simple as going for another panel, if you're sensitive to it in the first place.