2.35:1 or 16:9
I am in a quandry. 16:9 appears to give the best of both worlds for now but I am guessing more and more movies will be made in 2.35:1 ratios in the future. I don't really want to change the screen again and I don't want to fork out for one with multiple drops.
The Panasonic AX 3000E 1080P projector I am eyeing will allow you to switch from one to the other with the press of a button so my question is which screen format should I buy today???:scratch2: Thanks howie |
I am going with 16:9 if that helps you any. I have found with all the changes underway, this should serve me well into the future.
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I am still a little unsure as to what format suits what. From my understanding, 16:9 is the standard DVD and HD TV format and 2.35:1 is the newer Blu-ray formats, although there are still movies being made in 16:9? What would I lose if I went with a 2.35:1 screen? Presumably with 16:9 material I would have large black bars on the left and right if i am to avoid the image overlapping the top and bottom of a 2.35:1 screen? Reversed, 16:9 format screen with 2.35:1 material would end up with large black bars on the top and bottom? :scratch2: |
Howie, quite a few BR's are 16:9
Your projector and or scaler would come into play regarding your other question, re: black bars & where. For me 16:9 is universal & can display everything I can throw at it, ie: 1.85:1, 2.35:1 even 4x3. It would be nice if there was a universal standard, however I don't think we'll see one in our lifetime. :no: |
Most documentaries and concerts are in 16:9 format.
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Well, I went into my HT guy today, tried both formats and settled for 16:9. The 16:9 and 4:3 stuff was just too small on a 2.35:1 screen.
I ordered a 100" Kikuichi Acoustically Transparent motorised screen and a Sony VW-10 SXRCD HD projector. :banana: |
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Are you using the projector to watch TV too? |
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