Epson Powerlite Pro G7905U Projector Review: Features 2

G7905 Does Edge Blending

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Edge blending is accomplished using multiple projectors in an array.  They will have the ability to take a single image and spread it over those multiple projectors, which combine to present the content as one large image, without visible differences in color or brightness from one projector to the next.

In other words it should appear seamless - as if done by a single projector.

Note, if you need projection mapping as well as edge blending, you'll need to move up to the new Epson Laser series, which supports both.   Projection mapping - if you are not familiar is masking the image digitally to light up non-traditional,  often unusual (non-rectangular), and often, three dimensional objects.  (Sometimes used at rock concerts, but also for museum and digital signage applications, among others.)

The Powerlite Pro G7905  can even do edge blending on curved surfaces.  What it can't do, is edge blending and pixel shifting, at the same time, but that's fair, since we're talking a multiple projector array, you shouldn't need pixel shifting at all.

These Epsons have the necessary controls to match color across up to nine projectors, as well as brightness.

This image immediately below shows a two projector edge blend, with the output from one projector outlined in yellow, the other in red.  Note that the sky, the buildings, etc. do not show a change in brightness caused by the two images overlapping each other!

A two Epson projector edge blend.

Epson's been serving up projectors doing edge blending and projection mapping for several years now.  Their demonstrations at trade shows show impressive capability (as do demos from Sony, Christie, Panasonic and others).

Here's a link to an under a minute video clip of an Epson display at a trade show, using multiple projectors for both edge blending and projection mapping.  Epson Large Venue Projectors at Infocomm 2015: Projection Mapping   BTW those moving targets - are being moved by industrial robots Epson manufactures.  I thought that was cool.

Array of Interchangeable lenses

If you look at the full range of lenses, you'll see there's almost continuous placement coverage from ultra-short throw, to the longest "back of the auditorium" telephoto lens.  (There is only a gap between the ultra short throw and the next widest angle lens, which should not be surprising!)

The easiest way to show you what Epson has for the G7905 projector is to display this Epson provided chart, which includes throw range numbers:

Epson's nine available lenses will let you place the projector as close as 7 feet and as far back as 200 feet from a 20 foot wide screen!

Input Lag Measurement