Widescreen Review Webzine | Optoma Introduces Four New 1080p DLP 3D Projectors

Optoma is introducing three new projector releases, including their first full HD 1080p projectors to offer 3D capabilities.

Optoma's previous 3D-capable DLP projectors were alll limited to 720p (1280x720 pixels) resolution. This summer Optoma will add the HD8300, HD 33 and HD3300 to the 3D line-up with full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) 3D capabilities.

Optoma's HD8300 features the latest 1080p DarkChip3 DLP technology from Texas Instruments, as well as a 30,000:1 contrast ratio with DynamicBlack, 1300 lumens of brightness, True 10-Bit Full HD processing and 3-Stage Optoma Image processing. This projector also has the PureMotion2 processing engine, which boasts super-smooth, judder-free images for a better overall viewing experience.

Because this is a 1080p full HD 3D-ready projector, it's compatible with 1080p 3D, 720p 3D, HD (1080i/p, 720p), EDTV (480p/576p), NTSC, PAL, and SECA. The company specs the projection distance as 4.9 to 32.8 feet, delivering images from 29.8 to 297.3 inches. Optoma says that the HD8300 should start shipping by mid-July.

In August, Optoma says they will release the HD33 and HD3300. These models also features a 1080p DLP imaging engine and

will support 3D sources at 1080p resolution.

Both projectors feature 1800 ANSI lumens of brightness and contrast ratio of 4000:1 (Full On/Full Off).

Optoma says that they will be offering new active shutter RF 3D glasses timed with these projector introductions. Pricing for the new projectors is to be announced soon.

Optoma's Pro8000 is the latest offering designed for larger commercial venue applications with 5800 lumens and five different lens options. The four zoom lenses have a combined range of 1.2 to 6.98 throw ratio (depending on the lens). It also offers motorized lens shift, zoom and focus.

For more information visit www.optoma.com