We were given a demo of the Optoma ThemeScene HD86 Projector today and for the first time I didn’t suffer rainbow effect from a DLP projector. Suddenly the demo became more interesting!

To start with it has a very good 700:1 ANSI Contrast ratio, which is backed up by PureMotion2 frame interpolation and extensive CMS and color gamut control. It also provides fluid and natural moving images by eliminating judder and motion-blurring.
Supplied in two formats one version offers a traditional 1.25x zoom whilst version 2: without standard lens; will offer the choice of three optional lenses. In addition to short throw (0.77:1) and long throw (1.93 -2.9:1) lenses. ThemeScene will offer an anamorphic lens for fully automated Constant Height Projection
The features list continues:-
- Optoma ThemeScene HD86 Key Features Unsurpassed 1080P DLP picture quality
- Full Lens options and lens shift for ease of installation.
- Realistic Measurable Contrast Performance of 700:1 ANSI Contrast.
- Pure motion 2 eliminating motion judder and blurring
- Optoma ThemeScene HD86 Specifications Native Resolution 1080P (1920 x 1080)
- Price shown with standard lens option (1.54-1.93:1). Can be supplied instead with short throw (0.77:1) or long throw (1.93-2.9:1) lens, see option below
- 3 x HDMI v1.3
Well, all of the above seems to have worked. The picture was naturally coloured and with the adjustment available, pin sharp. Overall, everyone here who saw it agreed it was a very good performance.