improving the technical characteristics of its models as time goes on. The PLV-Z3 has the same functions that account for the success of the Sanyo line, plus new technologies such as TOPAZReal and 10-bit color. There's also a lens shift function that lets you...

and an automatic dust cover to protect the lens. The feet are easily adjustable and positioning is very simple thanks to the projector's horizontal (+/- 50%) and vertical (+/- 150 %) lens shift. The lens' short focal length lets you get a big picture at a fairly...

pictures they cause) by actually allowing the lens to shift to compensate for camera movement. Unlike electronic image stabilization systems that essentially mask the movement rather than compensating for it, Canon’s Optical "lens shift" system preserves...

the HC6000. On the back, connectivity is almost identical to the HC6000 except for the replacement of the second HDMI input with an HDCP compatible DVI.  Lens shift (positioning of the image on the wall), zoom and focus are all motorized and function at two...

• -Sanyo PLV-Z2000

ergonomics are good, except for the fact that placement is a little touchy. The lens unit has no lens shift function. That means that you'll have to place the projector perfectly - you can't shift the image to the right, left, or up and down. And since the...

• -Sanyo PLV-Z2

adjustments. The vertical lens shift lets you raise or lower the picture to suit your screen height. On the other hand, there's no horizontal lens shift, which means you'll have to place the projector precisely in line with the center of your screen. Obviously,...

for data use, but also for HD video, in which case the signal will cover 720 lines; the projector uses the 48 additional lines to simulate a moderate vertical lens shift. Video processing is handled by a DDP 3020 chipset developed by Texas Instruments and Mitsubishi...

• -Panasonic PTAE900U