23-05-2017, 07:33 AM
Hi Peter.
In my view the flicker is what killed the system stone dead. Ok we are aware of the static cameras and the the use of film for part of the process, these were factors but it's how the end user enjoys the experience.
I've tried 240 on a few sets that are able to resolve it. The TV22 with the thorn 950 line transformer is very good and bright, the flicker is horrible, even at very low brightness and contrast its the same, my eyes don't like it and I get a headache. The Decca 1000 with the big screen in some ways is worse even though you need to watch it in a dark room, the flicker is all around you and the peripheral vision you have enhances the flicker which is distracting. The 1946 Ekco is possibly the best with its soft tube and ion burn but still unacceptable.
In my view the flicker is what killed the system stone dead. Ok we are aware of the static cameras and the the use of film for part of the process, these were factors but it's how the end user enjoys the experience.
I've tried 240 on a few sets that are able to resolve it. The TV22 with the thorn 950 line transformer is very good and bright, the flicker is horrible, even at very low brightness and contrast its the same, my eyes don't like it and I get a headache. The Decca 1000 with the big screen in some ways is worse even though you need to watch it in a dark room, the flicker is all around you and the peripheral vision you have enhances the flicker which is distracting. The 1946 Ekco is possibly the best with its soft tube and ion burn but still unacceptable.
