Peter Putman, the HDTVexpert, took a look at Mitsubishi’s HC3000 DLP projector. This projector has recently been reduced to $1,999. The lens is a standard 1.3:1 zoom lens. It does have an HDMI input, which is a good thing.

Mr. Putman measured 365 ANSI lumens with BrilliantColor off, and 416 ANSI lumens with it switched on. Peak brightness was “just shy” of 500 lumens. Contrast numbers were 653:1 ANSI and 1177:1 peak.

Enough of technical details, though. How does the picture look? Is this a good projector? Peter says: “The HC3000 may be a bit long in the tooth, but at $2K, it gives the LCD projectors a run for their money. With a quality DVD player and 480p and 7200p sources, you’ll love it. With clean 1080i conversion, you’ll like it even more.”

Mitsubishi HC3000 DLP Projector