Sony shows three new 3D UHD projectors at CEDIA (1 Viewer)

[Robert_Zohn]

Just a few moments ago Sony electronics posted these press releases:

- New laser light VPL-VW885ES SRP $24,999 launching by end of November 2017

- VPL-VW285ES and VPL-VW385ES. Sony's new entry level 4K projector will retail for sub $5k and the step-up VPL-VW385ES SRP, $7,999 with a nice promotion to pair these new projectors with Kaleidescape's Strato 4K Ultra HD high-dynamic-range movie player.

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Great times for enthusiasts with new theater plans or upgrades to existing theaters.

 

[DaveF]

Thanks. I look forward to seeing these new projectors.

 

[Edwin-S]

I don't see anything in those press releases about these new projectors supporting 3D.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Yes, do they support 3-D?

 

[Robert_Zohn]

I believe all three new units support 3D. I'll be with Sony tonight and confirm.

 

[Edwin-S]

Thank you. I'm sure that you are correct and that Sony just failed to note it, because the new marketing push and buzz is for HDR.

 

[Sam Posten]

I'd love a 385 but it's about $5k above my budget =) 1500 lumens too, will be interesting to see how well that works out for true HDR.

 

[Robert_Zohn]

Here's the new data sheets on Sony's new line-up of 4K projectors:

- VPL-VW885ES

- VPL-VW285ES, VW385ES and VW675ES

 

[Robert_Zohn]

Launch update:

VPL-VW285ES will begin shipping next week. No firm date on the VW385ES, but likely later this month. End of November for the VW885ES. We spec'd a few of the VW285ES so if all goes as planned I'll have an update with my opinions of the performance.

 

[DavidJ]

I'm probably still a ways off from making the move to a projector (especially since I just bought a 75" 940D in February to "tide me over"), but these are getting closer to what I'm looking for.

 

[DaveF]

Boy. I could possibly upgrade next year. My intention / prediction was 2019.

Still, probably need to wait for 2019 to manage the finances of such an upgrade. Projector requires a UHD player which requires my theater installers to get that wired in, update the remote, etc.

And then that will probably prompt a 4K living room replacement for my 2009 Kuro.

So...hooray...?

 

[DaveF]

I don't see anything in those press releases about these new projectors supporting 3D.

Yes, do they support 3-D?

In the data sheets:

Industry-standard RF 3D Compatible

A built-in RF transmitter synchronizes with most RF 3D glasses for wider coverage and greater stability, and there’s no need for an external transmitter.

 

[Joseph Bolus]

These are great projectors, but my goal is to be 4K compatible by the end of the year on a total upgrade budget of $3000 (including the A/V receiver upgrade and player upgrade). So l’m still leaning heavily toward the faux 4K Epson Home Cinema 4000. With 3D support combined with motorized zoom and lens shift, it meets about 80% of my requirements and is in the budget.

But ... I still have about two months before pulling the trigger; and mounting the Epson in my current viewing room could be problematic due to its weight and size. So if the reviews for the VW285ES are good enough I may consider upping the budget.

 

[Mark-P]

These are great projectors, but my goal is to be 4K compatible by the end of the year on a total upgrade budget of $3000 (including the A/V receiver upgrade and player upgrade). So l’m still leaning heavily toward the faux 4K Epson Home Cinema 4000. With 3D support combined with motorized zoom and lens shift, it meets about 80% of my requirements and is in the budget.

But ... I still have about two months before pulling the trigger; and mounting the Epson in my current viewing room could be problematic due to its weight and size. So if the reviews for the VW285ES are good enough I may consider upping the budget.

I considered the 4000 but ultimately went with the 5040UB. All the features are identical, however the extra $500 gets you 300 more lumens of brightness and 7 times better contrast ratio.

 

[Edwin-S]

The only one I would consider after looking over those datasheets is the VPL-VW885ES, since it is the only one that is using lasers as the light source. The other three use high pressure lamps. Unfortunately, at C$ 30000+, the 885 is also a non-starter, unless I win a lottery. Something that isn't happening any time soon with my luck.

 

[DaveF]

I think the 285 would be fine for me. Though the 385's auto-cal system to adjust for lamp life sounds really nice. The 885 is just out of my budget. I also think it's too early to know if laser sources really outlast lamps. (The physics of the thing say they should, but TBD on implementation for consumer hardware.)

 

[Sam Posten]

Moar lumens

 

[Jesse Skeen]

Glad to hear these support 3D! I guess it can't be called entirely "dead" if these are supporting it, though it would be a lot better if they could get projectors to work with passive glasses the way they do with regular panels now.

 

[JediFonger]

3D for 1080p not 3D for 4k i assume. =P

 

[Robert_Zohn]

Sorry to say we will not see any 3D content in UHD.

However, new 3D films released on Blu-ray will have 2D UHD and include a 3D 1080p disc.