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Evan M. · 04-28-2005, 06:04 PM

I think the question should be "Who is bothered by DLP rainbows?" I think if a lot of people stared at a bright and large DLP image that was very contrasty and moved there eyes back and forth quick most will see RBE. But I bet hardly any would be bothered by them....ie. headache or dizziness.
A majority of people notice RBE on FP since the image is much larger and your eyes tend to move around the screen a lot. If you are getting into a RP set which of course is much smaller I really would not be concerned since such a small fraction of people will be bothered by them. This of course is not a concrete theory since already a few people say they notice them al lot on RP but I would be wiling to bet the majority is more from larger screens.
Of course the thing you will want is a fast color wheel. That usually cures it for most people. On an X1 (2X wheel speed)I noticed rainbows are VERY noticeable.....I Own a 4805 and it is hardly noticeable unless I look for them (4x wheel speed).
I think a lot of people buy a big screen DLP set and blame headaches on RBE when in fact it is the fact that it is a big screen and they are not used to watching such a big screen and they are just experiencing some eye fatigue. At any rate, I would not be afraid at all to get into DLP. It is a great technology and has a lot to offer that other technology's can't.

04-28-2005, 06:04 PM	#7 of 26
Evan M. Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Local Time: 09:41 PM Local Date: 12-04-2008 Posts: 913	I think the question should be "Who is bothered by DLP rainbows?" I think if a lot of people stared at a bright and large DLP image that was very contrasty and moved there eyes back and forth quick most will see RBE. But I bet hardly any would be bothered by them....ie. headache or dizziness. A majority of people notice RBE on FP since the image is much larger and your eyes tend to move around the screen a lot. If you are getting into a RP set which of course is much smaller I really would not be concerned since such a small fraction of people will be bothered by them. This of course is not a concrete theory since already a few people say they notice them al lot on RP but I would be wiling to bet the majority is more from larger screens. Of course the thing you will want is a fast color wheel. That usually cures it for most people. On an X1 (2X wheel speed)I noticed rainbows are VERY noticeable.....I Own a 4805 and it is hardly noticeable unless I look for them (4x wheel speed). I think a lot of people buy a big screen DLP set and blame headaches on RBE when in fact it is the fact that it is a big screen and they are not used to watching such a big screen and they are just experiencing some eye fatigue. At any rate, I would not be afraid at all to get into DLP. It is a great technology and has a lot to offer that other technology's can't.