How does it handle fast motion? Is there any judder or blurring? How is watching sports like football and hockey?
197664
It's flawless watching sports. The 120 Hz handles fast frame rates exceptionally well. I've had it for a few months now and it has spoiled me as my friends' TVs just don't stack up despite being much larger and far more expensive
197665
I dint get to watch much of football but from little of what i saw and a lot of winter olympics I would say it handles it pretty well. However, having the tru motion feature on makes the movies and other regular shows feel like soap operas and can be very disorienting and/or annoying.
2068885
Greg, I am also watching the Olympics on Comcast HD and not experiencing a lot of the pixelation you mention, mostly during the fastest figure skating spins, and camera moves on other sports. In fact, I am blown away with the picture on this event. I have not changed my 120-Hz (whatever its called) setting from the factory preset, and it would be the only thing I suggest looking at. I also have the picture set on "Movie" mode, the others presets are just too saturated, bubble-gum colors... though I doubt that makes a difference. Hope you can resolve this.
1529764
Calibration takes a little time. I'd give the total set 3.5stars. I'm content with the purchase. Sports is best viewed on a plasma, but with the right settings sports should be clear. I like the fact that the large tv scree doesn't make the picture blurry
93452
I just took delivery of my 550, and I immediately saw blurring while watching hockey (and some on basketball). It's as if the TV is going in and out of focus very quickly, and it's very annoying. I'm pretty sure I'm going to send the TV back, but really need to know if anyone thinks this issue goes away with the 120 hz models. If so, I'll trade up. Thanks.
1228426
I have a response similar to Alston's, in that I have not experienced image blur with either games or screens with fast movements/action. The only thing I can think of is that the picture setting you are using may have the "Motion Smoother" on a different setting than it was in before. I hope that helps.
1369217
I dont think the tv has bad motion blur at all. At least not for a LCD. As a matter of fact its the best I've ever seen. But at all LCDs have motion blur its part of the tech. But its the best at handle motion blur I've ever seen. I dont think you will even notice it. As for inout lag, i am not sensitive to tv input lag, so i cant tell.
2260367
I haven't noticed anything like this. I don't watch sports but I've played video games on it a few times and never noticed any motion blur.
1496390
I don't normally watch sports on this machine. I use it as my desktop monitor because I can plug a laptop in thru the HDMI port and use both machines. Having said that, I hooked up and external HD antenna and watched the Bears lose tonight. Although I occasionally lost the screen due to thunderstorms bollixing reception, I did not notice any blurring. I then went to ESPN through my desktop and watched some of their videos. Voila, occasionally the screen blurs. I don't know whether I need a faster internet speed or whether the box is at fault. I suspect internet due to it working OK over the air. Hope this helps.
1484839
I have watched 3D movies, Epic, Madagascar 3 and fewDocumentaries. I did not see any problems being 120 hz. Even on ESPN HD , picture quality is great. I will recommend it highly to anyone who want a big screen and 3D experience .
166049
Poof and Vince, thank you for being voices of reason regarding the hype that is Monster cable. They make a nice cable, but also a nice profit margin...The blur could also be due to the way the broadcast was recorded. A fast ball is a fast ball, and if the video equipement is not recording at a high enough frame rate, you are going to get blur.
2131312
I've never used it for Video but for sports action and wild life, it's plenty fast. Any f/2.8 is a fast lens. You might also do a little research on the new Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8. It's also a very good lens with excellent reviews.
1228423
I have not had this issue. I watch a lot of sports including the football games yesterday and I have no blur issues. The transitions are clear. Sorry I could not be of more assistance.
1547555
I haven't used it for sports, I use it more for traveling wide angel stuff, but this is extremely good glass, and is sharp and fast. I am certain it will produce equivalent pictures up close.
1233005
Zero lag to the naked eye, mine anyway, very minimal motion blur, there's always gonna be a little...even on $5000 set. The tested response time, I believe, is under 25 ms which placed it 4th out of 5 tv's (the Panasonic was out of is league with the other 4 as they were priced at a minimum of $1300 and still beat at least one! ). Hope this helps.
1564012
There is a bit of lag if u play FPS games but with this you cant play 1080p new games FPS, for video and movies is grate and lag isnt a big worry there , if u want real ms lag its aroudn 3-7 ms depending on cable. Hope it helps
2191171
The only lag is the time the V image shows before tuning in. I don't use its tuner, but, when trying it out, I had no issues. I watch everything through the HDMI from ToVo, DVD, etc. Love the unit so far.
1475234
I see lots of motion blur on my set. This is very subjective; some people can't see it while for others it is very noticeable, so ymmv. My girlfriend doesn't notice it at all. If I had to do it all over again I would get an lcd with 120hz refresh or a plasma, but I don't watch a lot of sports, so I'll hold on to this set. This is the only negative point I have found.