What They Say
Epson announced a new Pro Cinema LS12000 UltraHD 3LCD projector using dual axis shifters and a 1080p panel to create the full resolution. The Laser Phosphor engine is rated to help the unit output 2,700 Ansi Lumens and 20K hour lifetime.
Projector Central got some more details on the unit.
The LS12000 uses an Epson VRX Cinema Lens with a proprietary 15-element lens structure designed for zero light leakage. It has a 2.1x zoom and a throw ratio range of 1.35-2.84:1. As with Epson’s earlier premium projectors, it offers powered focus, optical zoom, lens shift—up to ±96.3% horizontal and ±47.1% vertical—and a powered lens cover. Positioning can be stored in one of ten lens memory presets. The projector is also compatible with an outboard anamorphic lens.
It is ISF certified and has a 14-point white balance adjustment for calibration to achieve highly accurate color. Epson’s UltraBlack technology is on board to reduce internal light scatter, and in conjunction with the projector’s auto iris, the LS12000 is capable of a dynamic contrast ratio up to 2,500,000:1. HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG high dynamic range content are all supported, and with the help of the new 36-bit Epson ZX Picture Processor, the LS12000 deploys a real-time, 16-step, scene adaptive gamma function to fine tune HDR performance.
Two full 48-Gbps bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports allow for 4K/120Hz gaming and a variety of chroma subsampling options with HDR and SDR. Epson says input lag times are below 20ms, which is low enough for gaming. eARC is supported on one of the two HDMI 2.1. In addition to the two HDMI 2.1 ports are two USB (one to power an optical HDMI cable and one additional for power and firmware), Ethernet, RS-232C, a trigger out, and a mini USB for service.
The MSRP of $4,999, includes a ceiling installation kit and back panel cable cover, and comes with a standard three-year limited warranty, two-business-day full unit replacement (including shipping), and free lifetime technical phone support.
What We Think
This looks like a good value and good quality option for those that like projection, although as it is not UST, it is missing one of the key attributes for the segment. Projector Central pointed out that this is less than half the price of the nearest other three device projector, a JVC D-ILA unit, the DLA-NZ7 which lists at $10,999.
Previously, Epson has offered a diagonal shifting 1080P version for UltraHD, which it called ‘4K Enhancement Technology’. (BR)
The LS12000 looks like other projectors!
