This thread is to document the black level measurements of the various displays that I have measured black levels in Malaysia/Singapore or anywhere in Asia
My equipment:
For the purposes of black level measurements I will use the following
1. X-Rite Chroma 5E
Specs : 0.02cd/m2 - 1000cd/m2
(0.006ft/L - 291ft/L)
2. Klein K-10
Measurement Range:
0.00006-2919 fL; 0.0002-10,000 cd/m2
cd/m2 - Candela/meter2
ft/L - foot Lamberts
I also own a EyeOne Pro Spectrophotometer that is used for calibration but not suitable for black level measurements.
The lower the number indicates lower black levels (better). These measurements are for a full/window black 0% IRE signal. As I get ANSI contrast measurements, I will add to this thread.
Plasma
Pioneer 428XG (2000hrs) - 0.009ft/L
Pioneer 428XG (2200hrs) - 0.011ft/L (ANSI Method)
Pioneer 508XG (~3000hrs) - 0.008ft/L
KRP600M (1200hrs) - 0.0013ft/L
KRP600M (1500hrs) - 0.0025ft/L (ANSI Method)
Panasonic 50VT20 (200+hrs) - 0.005ft/L
Panasonic 50V20 (1500hrs) - 0.009ft/L
Panasonic 50U20 (1200hrs) - 0.024ft/L
Panasonic 42X10 (2000hrs) - 0.08ft/L
Panasonic 42U30 (500hrs) - 0.032ft/L
Panasonic 65VT50 - 0.0025ft/L (THX Modes)
- 0.0033ft/L (ANSI - THX Mode)
- 0.006ft/L (Pro Modes)
- 0.006ft/L (ANSI - ProMode)
Panasonic 65ST50 - 0.0028ft/L (TrueCinema Mode)
- 0.0033ft/L (ANSI)
Samsung 50C650 ~500hrs - 0.06ft/L (0.12ft/L with Cinema Smooth on)
Edit: Added xx50 measurements
This post has been edited by anfieldude: Sep 3 2012, 09:41 AM
Black Level Measurements of Asian Displays, Measurement