Elcycad wrote:
Has any one read ...(on cnet)
Panasonic admits plasma TV black level change but says picture quality still 'excellent'
I need a new plasma TV, but am concerned about Panasonic having problems re: black levels. Have any of you with new Panasonic plasma's noticed a change over time?
There is a large thread on avs with evidence documenting this, and its effects on the 11/12G models. Google "Panasonic black level double" for it. Here is an image by user Orta regarding the G10's black level
G10 Contrast Ratio @ ~200 hours: 4906:1--Black level 0.008fL
G10 Contrast Ratio @ ~400 hours: 2348:1--Black Level 0.018fL
I don't think most people would notice it unless measuring black levels or comparing side by side with another Panasonic. Regardless, one of the biggest advantages of a plasma is the black level and if Panasonic can't fix it going forward they are going to quickly loose a large portion of their customers who happen to be the same enthusiasts complaining now.
