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there is unit-to-unit variation, but
potential buyers should take this
into consideration when specifying
their setup to ensure that they’ll get
sufficient light output.
The VW995ES does provide
plenty of brightness for standard
dynamic range images at screen
sizes up to about 12-14 feet wide.
But for HDR playback, which
requires higher light output for
optimal performance, users may
want to stick with more modest
screens that are a maximum of
10-feet-wide unless using a high-
gain model. This hurts the value
Peak onscreen brightness with the
VW885ES at the exact same throw
distance and position measured
28 -L. The VW995ES, on the
other hand, only delivered a peak
of 24 -L regardless of how I set it
up. That equates to around 1,650
lumens when calibrated. I’m sure
test report
Improvements
Sony made to the
VW995ES include
fine-tuned HDR
tone mapping to
deliver better
shadow detail.
SONY VPL-VW995ES LCOS PROJECTOR
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