Mitsubishi HC5000 LCD Projector

The HC5000(BL) is a native 1080p home theater projector. It includes the latest LCD technology and HQV processor for the sharpest definition to image details. It's designed with an enclosed LCD optical engine preventing dust to its engine and the latest inorganic LCD panels to produce a stunning viewing experience. With exclusive algorithms to control its dynamic iris, it generates a sharp 10000:1 contrast ratio and is ultra-quiet at only a 19dBA noise level. Both HDMI and DVI connectivity is supported for true HD digital-to-digital images, as well as a 2-years warranty and an amazingly long 5000 hour lamp life.

Distinctive product

saved by monica | audioholics.com

This is not necessarily a budget projector, but considering the advanced features and "convenience package" Mitsubishi throws in with motorized lens shift, focus and zoom - not to mention the sleek lines and beautiful housing - you do indeed have a value product. One must also consider the calibration results - if this is consistent across all models, then the HC5000 gets my complete thumbs up as a "must-see" product and one of the nicest pictures I've witnessed this year. In a sea of new 1080p projectors being released this year, Mitsubishi has a distinctive product that sets it apart as a leader. If you're shopping for a 1080p model you owe it to yourself to check it out. If you're a custom installer this unit should be on your very short list as it's certain to make your customers ecstatic.

Remarkable

saved by monica | projectorcentral.com

With the HC5000, Mitsubishi has done a great deal more than just hit a leading edge, low price point with 1080p. The projector is remarkable for its beautifully natural picture quality, as well as a host of features that makes it about as user friendly and easy to install as any projector out there. We are very pleased to give the HC5000 our strongest possible recommendation, and we offer our warmest congratulations to the product managers and engineers at Mitsubishi for a job exceedingly well done.

Fairly attractive projector

saved by monica | projectorreviews.com

Overall the HC5000BL is a fairly attractive projector. The black finish should work for most people placing the projector in their theaters (which hopefully have dark ceilings).

Outstanding performer

saved by monica | hdtvexpert.com

Mitsubishi’s HC5000 is an outstanding performer, and the fact that it costs only $4,500 is a welcome surprise (and kinda hard to believe!). Obviously, the engineers at Mitsubishi worked very hard to address the image quality parameters that really matter — grayscale performance and color accuracy. The Silicon Optix video processing is just the icing on the cake.

Stylish and affordable

saved by monica | reviews.cnet.com

Although stylish and affordable for a 1080p projector, the Mitsubishi HC5000's black level failings prevent it from earning our recommendation.