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I completely agree with this reasoning. I would also add that 1080p lets you comfortably sit much closer than 1.5x SW (in fact most think it's necessary to take full advantage of the resolution/detail). That makes 1080p and CIH an ideal combination.
It would be tougher to appreciate Rob's excellent dry humor (oops...probably shouldn't encourage him!)
LOL!! (But of course I AM on the pre-order list...)
Anyone who already has a projector and is thinking of getting a 2.35:1 screen and using the zoom method should try this experiment: First calculate the height of the screen you are considering and then project a 2.35:1 image on your current screen (or a wall) at that height. I'd recommend aligning the bottom edge of the image with the bottom of the screen so at least one black bar disappears. Obviously it won't fit correctly, but it will show you exactly what the...
I completely agree with Thunder as far as the most important reason to do CIH (if the room will allow it). I'm not afraid to admit that I'll be using the "uncool" zoom method with the RS1. I'm actually limited to using around minimum throw in a small room, so I don't really have a choice. However, I'm anticipating fantastic results, as my Panny 900 already looks very good on my 8ft wide 2.35:1 screen.
Using the zoom method definitely requires having light absorbing material on the screen wall (and frame). I personally have Duvetyne on mine. Using my current Panny 900, on the VERY darkest scenes(think The Descent), I can detect a slight brightening on the wall due to the black bars. Otherwise it looks perfect. I'm almost positive that the blacker blacks of the RS1 will completely eliminate this minor problem. The zoom method does demand some sacrifices. It's highly...
I agree that 1080p should make using a lens less necessary from almost all reasonable seating distances (as long as brightness is adequate on the given screen size). At the very least it should be even more important to use a quality lens and set it up correctly. It seems to me that since 1080p projectors inherently have very high quality lenses to fully resolve all the resolution, it's even more likely that adding a low to mid-level lens would do more harm than good.
It's simply like watching a 16:9 screen that is the same height as, and centered on your 2.35:1 screen. Should be easy to calculate. I find that the side bars distract very little as they are more in the peripheral and almost "feel" like curtains (which I might add someday).
Here's a real-world example that convinced me to go CIH. When I decided to upgrade to 1080p I started experimenting and realized that 2.35 movies would likely look amazing at around 1.0 SW. From experience, however, I knew that 1.0 SW was WAY too big for most 16:9 material (too much height). I now have a 2.35:1 screen viewed from about 1 SW which effectively gives me a 16:9 screen viewed from just under 1.4 SW. It feels like the best of both worlds and so far the "black...
I'm right there with you. My excitement over the recent shootout isn't diminished at all.
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