miltondcunha
Member
I have been on the lookout for a good projector for quite some time and have looked at a couple of models in Malls around Europe, but most of them were of average models for presentations. Then 2 days ago, I came across the Epson EH-TW5200 in Spain and went in for a blind purchase without reviewing the model, (in fact I was not even aware of this model but had heard a lot of the TW6100 and TW8200 on which basis I make the decision)
On searching for reviews I was surprised that there were not too many reviews for this model, and there is no mention of any forum member who has purchased this model in Hifivision which made me feel a little out of place. On checking the reviews further I realized that it is a European model and hence most reviews on European sites like Amazon.uk/.de etc. Many on this forum have compared it to the 2030, but on other forums in Europe they compare it to the 5910 as per the discussions with the service centre.
Though many sites have mentioned that the major drawback of this projector is the lack of black levels and the fan noise, all forums on Amazon are very positive in reviews of this model as excellent and overlook the drawbacks in comparison to its price. Its also referred to as a video game projector for its 450htz refresh rate (which is also excellent for its 3D processing.)
I have been impatient to check the projector, but will not be home till the start of November, so just purchased a HDMI cable and hooked it to my laptop and projected few mp4 clips (of 25 to 100mb size that were downloaded) on my bathroom door in my small cabin, and voila the image was really stunning and the auto keystone too works a wonder when positioning the projector in different positions. Even with all lights lit in the cabin, the image is crisp and clear. I have projected it from just 1meter and its projecting an image of appx 42inches. Its said to project a screen upto 352 and said to be suitable for even ambient daylight viewing which was important to me. I personally find it to be an excellent projector, low on power, good lamp life, and superb on clarity (but will judge better once it is professionally rigged at home)
Attaching a few images of some video clips of low resolution that I have projected on the wall (a door) taken from my cell phone (sorry about the bad location of projecting as there is no better surface). I have not altered any setting as yet, and the images are projected right out of the box.
Im eager to get your inputs if any of you have auditioned or owned this model, or any recommendations.
On searching for reviews I was surprised that there were not too many reviews for this model, and there is no mention of any forum member who has purchased this model in Hifivision which made me feel a little out of place. On checking the reviews further I realized that it is a European model and hence most reviews on European sites like Amazon.uk/.de etc. Many on this forum have compared it to the 2030, but on other forums in Europe they compare it to the 5910 as per the discussions with the service centre.
Though many sites have mentioned that the major drawback of this projector is the lack of black levels and the fan noise, all forums on Amazon are very positive in reviews of this model as excellent and overlook the drawbacks in comparison to its price. Its also referred to as a video game projector for its 450htz refresh rate (which is also excellent for its 3D processing.)
I have been impatient to check the projector, but will not be home till the start of November, so just purchased a HDMI cable and hooked it to my laptop and projected few mp4 clips (of 25 to 100mb size that were downloaded) on my bathroom door in my small cabin, and voila the image was really stunning and the auto keystone too works a wonder when positioning the projector in different positions. Even with all lights lit in the cabin, the image is crisp and clear. I have projected it from just 1meter and its projecting an image of appx 42inches. Its said to project a screen upto 352 and said to be suitable for even ambient daylight viewing which was important to me. I personally find it to be an excellent projector, low on power, good lamp life, and superb on clarity (but will judge better once it is professionally rigged at home)
Attaching a few images of some video clips of low resolution that I have projected on the wall (a door) taken from my cell phone (sorry about the bad location of projecting as there is no better surface). I have not altered any setting as yet, and the images are projected right out of the box.
Im eager to get your inputs if any of you have auditioned or owned this model, or any recommendations.
