HMZ-T1, a Personal 3D viewer for DCS?

[Randolf]

I wonder if anyone has tried one these? (http://www.theverge.com/2011/11/10/2552518/sony-hmz-t1-personal-3d-viewer-review) . Combined with Track IR I imagine it could give very immersive simming experience.

 

They are currently very expensive. 800€ in Sony's shop to be precice, though that shop has always a slight overprice. However, if they get a little cheaper in a while I might consider one, given that enough people confirm they are actually good for flight simulators.

 

ps. Some advanced graphics cards have the possibility of creating a 3D effect on a 3D screen* even in some games which weren't designed to have such a feature. I am not however, sure if DCS is one of these games. If someone has tried this on DCS, I would be interested in your success / failure.

*Same likely applies to this HMZ-T1.

Edited March 9, 2012 by Randolf

[emenance]

Thanks for the link. I buy Sony stuff and I know this is a very new thing to hit the market.

 

http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666383670&XID=O:sony%20hmz%20t1:dg_tv_gglsrch:e&k_id=4483a70a-3155-9848-9be5-000020e0e5de#reviews

 

For 800 bucks though its expensive but delivers. I have always liked the 3 d effect. I think Sony does it best.

[Mnemonic]

I think for DCS Silicon Microdisplays ST1080 would be better.

It's the first and only HMD on consumer market who delivers true FULL HD resolution.

http://www.siliconmicrodisplay.com/st1080-features.html

[cichlidfan]

I think for DCS Silicon Microdisplays ST1080 would be better.

It's the first and only HMD on consumer market who delivers true FULL HD resolution.

http://www.siliconmicrodisplay.com/st1080-features.html

 

Nice, even the price is not bad but 1080 is at 24Hz instead of 60. You have to drop to 720 to get 60Hz refresh. It also would be nice if they listed the response rate.

[Aries]

2D is 60Hz... are you guys referring to 3D usage?

 

2D Video Formats

1920x1080p @ 60Hz

1920x1080p @ 24Hz

1920x1080i @ 60Hz

1280x720p @ 60Hz

[Speed]

I think for DCS Silicon Microdisplays ST1080 would be better.

It's the first and only HMD on consumer market who delivers true FULL HD resolution.

http://www.siliconmicrodisplay.com/st1080-features.html

 

Hmm... that one does look like a step up. At least, like most others, they don't say "EQUIVALENT TO A 50" TV!!!! seen from 100 feet.". They just go right out and tell you- 45 degree diagonal FOV. As far as using one of these for DCS... how would you see your keyboard/cockpit/etc?

 

Personally, I'm waiting for wider FOVs and lower prices. But won't that still leave the major problem: how to see your computer/keyboard/HOTAS/switches/etc. with this big thing blocking all your forward vision?

Edited May 15, 2012 by Speed

[Aries]

But won't that still leave the major problem: how to see your computer/keyboard/HOTAS/switches/etc. with this big thing blocking all your forward vision?

 

Finally a task for the multitasking "Wife" unit... :lol:

 

Like: "Could you please set my HARS to fast erect, please? Thank you!"

Edited May 15, 2012 by Aries

[Flim]

I pre-ordered the ST1080... I'll report back once I receive it!

[Bearcat]

As far as using one of these for DCS... how would you see your keyboard/cockpit/etc?

Personally, I'm waiting for wider FOVs and lower prices. But won't that still leave the major problem: how to see your computer/keyboard/HOTAS/switches/etc. with this big thing blocking all your forward vision?

 

That's where the gloves that are synched to the virtual pit will come in.. Then instead of seeing dovens of people walking around and sitting with their heads down and their thumbs going nuts you will see people sitting around gropng at the air... :megalol: ..

 

.. but seriously .. didn't someone come up with a set of glasses recently that are supposed to be HD but will still allow you to see the world around you..

 

That is way cool BTW.. can FFB body suits be very far behind..

[Daniel M]

I think there is a gap between the glasses and your face, so you could in theory peer down and see a sliver.....I think i remember seeing something about a rubber "grommet" that you can place under if you did not want the gap. Though, I don't own either so....

[Spy Guy]

That's where the gloves that are synched to the virtual pit will come in.. Then instead of seeing dovens of people walking around and sitting with their heads down and their thumbs going nuts you will see people sitting around gropng at the air... :megalol: ..

...or each other, when this technology becomes portable. :(

[mkauzlar]

When do you expect to receive it?