Epson has unveiled a new long-throw laser projector that delivers a claimed “zero compromise” 4K picture thanks to a 3-LCD chip system with new pixel shifting technology. The Pro Cinema 4K PRO-UHD LS12000 also comes with an HDMI 2.1 port, promising 4K gaming at up to 120 frames per second.
Epson stands out from other projector manufacturers by using its own 3-chip LCD system rather than single DLP chips from Texas Instruments. That generally results in better color fidelity and none of the annoying “rainbow effect” of DLP projectors, but less perceived 4K resolution.
It has apparently solved that problem with what it calls “precision shift glass plate technology.” As with other models, it uses three LCDs for red, green and blue, with each limited to 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. However, the shift glass plate system runs at a high refresh rate and accurately shifts pixels “to display a…
