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First, I generally agree with your assesment of the "upgrade" between the VW100 and the 200 (I had both as well). There were differences, and overall I do think the VW200 was an improvement over the VW100, but depending on screen size and room conditions, not all upgrades were justified, especially given the price differential.
The VPL-VW1000ES is definately worth the look. It actually is a noticeable improvement over the most recent Sony FP releases. Although 4K doesn't really "add" detail to 2K material (it cannot create something that is not there), it does make it "appear" more detailed. This is obviously a function of both the panel and the processing. Are we being fooled? Probably. But the upscaled images (2K to 4K) sure look better IMO, and the opinion of those that have seen it at a couple of demo's I did with it here.
Is it 50% better? No. 25% better? No. 10% better? Probably, and in other ways even more so, like the 3D for example. The 3D is equal to the best I've seen, and that was at more than twice the cost of the Sony. Of course all of this is subjective, and only you can determine the value of an upgrade in your system.
I viewed it in an 11.5' non-AT Stewart 2.35 AR, 1.25 gain screen, w/Isco IIIL A-lens. If you wait 45 days or so, I can tell you how it looks on a 12' AT Stewart Cinecurve 2.40, w/Isco IIIL (1.25 gain). I've ordered another Sony to try in my FL house. I'll be heading down there next month.
The lamp is a 330 wt (LMP-H330).
I cannot remember if you are a dealer, but if you need help with one of these, let me know, and I'll accommodate you on pricing.
Jim
The VPL-VW1000ES is definately worth the look. It actually is a noticeable improvement over the most recent Sony FP releases. Although 4K doesn't really "add" detail to 2K material (it cannot create something that is not there), it does make it "appear" more detailed. This is obviously a function of both the panel and the processing. Are we being fooled? Probably. But the upscaled images (2K to 4K) sure look better IMO, and the opinion of those that have seen it at a couple of demo's I did with it here.
Is it 50% better? No. 25% better? No. 10% better? Probably, and in other ways even more so, like the 3D for example. The 3D is equal to the best I've seen, and that was at more than twice the cost of the Sony. Of course all of this is subjective, and only you can determine the value of an upgrade in your system.
I viewed it in an 11.5' non-AT Stewart 2.35 AR, 1.25 gain screen, w/Isco IIIL A-lens. If you wait 45 days or so, I can tell you how it looks on a 12' AT Stewart Cinecurve 2.40, w/Isco IIIL (1.25 gain). I've ordered another Sony to try in my FL house. I'll be heading down there next month.
The lamp is a 330 wt (LMP-H330).
I cannot remember if you are a dealer, but if you need help with one of these, let me know, and I'll accommodate you on pricing.
Jim