These two new Epson references are of course capable of displaying an [abc]Ultra HD[/abc] [abc]4K[/abc] image, still based on the Pixel Shift wobulation principle used on the brand's other UHD video projectors, consisting of the extremely fast display of two Full HD images offset from each other by half a pixel diagonally to create 8,294,400 pixels, a number equal to that of an [abc]Ultra HD[/abc] image.
Epson EH-LS9000B/W, Pixel Shift process££££
Pixel Shift technology improves edges, eliminates aliasing and increases contrast in highly textured image areas. The result is a much higher level of detail and sharpness than a Full HD image. Especially with the use of a glass lens composed of fifteen elements arranged in various groups to minimize chromatic aberrations and artifacts.
Epson EH-LS9000B/W, 3LCD matrix and laser source££££
The Epson EH-LS9000B/W projectors are based on a simple blue laser light source. A phosphor treatment creates the red and green components to obtain an [abc]RGB[/abc] source. The main advantages of a laser light source, in addition to an extremely short on/off time, concern its lifespan (20,000 h), and its brightness, 2,200 lumens here. In terms of contrast, Epson gives the figure of 2,500,000:1, 1.35-2.84:1 for the projection ratio.
The [abc]LCD[/abc] panels, three in number (3LCD technology) are 0.74'' models, and in addition to their capacity to manage a 10-bit Ultra HD signal on the HDMI 2.1 input, Epson has also equipped these new video projectors with [abc]HDR10[/abc]/[abc]HDR10+[/abc] compatibility to take advantage of all the quality of the new [abc]Ultra HD Blu-Ray[/abc] discs for example.
Also note that [abc]HDR HLG[/abc] management is also available, the focus, the 2.1x zoom (10 memories in total for easy management of 16/9 formats, Cinemascope, etc.) and the Lens Shift are motorized (vertical ±96.3% and horizontal ±24%). Likewise, the keystone correction, manual, displays ±30% vertically and horizontally and the maximum size 300" (762 cm). For the rest, we find the Frame Interpolation motion compensation (active on a [abc]4K[/abc] Ultra HD signal).
Epson EH-LS800B/W, HDCP 2.3 certification££££
The connectivity includes two [abc]HDMI[/abc] certified [abc]HDCP[/abc] 2.3 inputs, one 2.0 and one 2.1 ([abc]eARC[/abc] management on one of them), two [abc]USB-A[/abc] Host 2.0 ports, an [abc]RS-232[/abc]C socket, an output [abc]Trigger[/abc] 12V and an [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port.
Available immediately, in white or black. Indicative price: 3,299 euros.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the Epson EH-LS1000B:
• Type tri-[abc]LCD[/abc]
• Resolution [abc]Ultra HD[/abc] by Wobulation
• Native resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
• LCD matrix: 3LCD 0.74''
• Contrast: 2,500,000:1 dynamic, 1,800:1 native
• Light source: single blue laser + phosphor treatment
• Brightness: 2,200 lumens
• Functions Motion compensation Frame Interpolation
• Wobulation Pixel Shift functions
• [abc]HDR10[/abc] compatibility
• [abc]HDR HLG[/abc] compatibility
• [abc]HDR10+[/abc] compatibility
• [abc]HDCP[/abc] 2.3 compatibility
• Connections: 2 [abc]HDMI[/abc] inputs, one 2.0 and one 2.1 certified [abc]HDCP[/abc] 2.3 ([abc]eARC[/abc] management on one of them and 4K), 2 [abc]USB-A[/abc] Host 2.0 ports, 1 [abc]RS-232[/abc]C socket, 1 [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port and 1 output [abc]Trigger[/abc] 12V
• Zoom: x2.1
• Lamp life: 20,000 h in Normal/Eco mode
• Lens Shift: manual vertical ± 96.3%, manual horizontal ± 24%
• Vertical keystone correction: vertical/horizontal ± 30°
• Weight: 12.7 kg
• Power consumption: 302 W (198 W in Eco mode)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 520 x 169 x 447 mm
