This week Epson announced availability of the world’s first native 4K 3LCD 12,000-lumen laser projector. Designed for large-venue applications, the new Epson Pro L12000QNL delivers ultra HD image quality for live events, higher education and corporate environments. The 4K resolution projector boasts 12,000 lumens and 3LCD technology. The Pro L12000QNL features two removable interface slots to accommodate a wide range of inputs, including 12G SDI and DisplayPort. Designed for demanding environments, this durable projector features a mechanical shutter and a sealed optical engine to withstand harsh live event conditions. The Pro L12000QNL’s laser light engine and electrostatic air filter offer virtually maintenance-free operation for up to 20,000 hours.

Designed for simplified setup and use, the Pro L12000QNL is equipped with helpful tools such as built-in cameras that enable advanced projection capabilities. The Pro L12000QNL delivers seamless multi-projector displays with Tile Assist, which simplifies big screen projections by automatically compensating for overlapping areas and corner positions. The auto-color adjustment function detects color inconsistencies between multiple projectors allowing the Pro L12000QNL to automatically correct color. The Pro L12000QNL is compatible with Epson’s existing Pro L lens family including a .35 zero-offset ultra short-throw lens for added installation flexibility. The free Epson Projector Professional Tool (EPPT) software simplifies the setup of multiple Epson networked Pro L projectors from both Windows® and macOS® devices. Additionally, the Epson Pro L12000QNL supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) via HDR10 (PQ) and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG); BT.709 color space.

The black Epson Pro L12000QNL and white Pro L12002QNL are available now through authorized resellers. The laser projectors come with a limited warranty of three years or 20,000 hours, whichever comes first.

Display market analyst firm PMA Research is focused exclusively on the larger-screen display market. Their monthly Projector Distributor Tracking report looks at trends in for projectors in that channel. Year-end analysis showed that there is an ongoing shift in the 6000+ lumen projector space. In 2019 there was a 55% increase in unit sales of 6000+ laser phosphor projectors, while there was a 35% decrease in unit sales of 6000+ lumen lamp-based projectors. This shift accompanied +10% price declines in both segments.