Need Expert Opinion on 3D LED TVs

Question

Hi, I'm a movie critic for a local magazine in the city.  My new assignment is to critique about 50 movies in a two week period, all 3D movies.  I've heard about the amount of strain on the eyes from long sessions.  Are there any 3D LED TV's that cause little to no strain on the eyes?  

Answer 1

theres a bit of misinformation here.  In the traditional sense, yes, the Cinema 3D TV's are technically Full HD (1080p resolution), but you are still only seeing 540 lines of resolution for each eye.  Yes, all of the pixels are active simultaneously, but the image you are seeing for each eye doesn't even meet "Enhanced Definition" standards, let alone HD standards.  Active shutter 3D, on the other hand, Outputs 1080p Resolution to each eye.  Active shutter technology gives a significant improvement to the image detail.
The only benefit of passive shutter 3D technology is the cost of the glasses.  When compared to a Plasma TV however, which are not only cheaper, but provide better 3d performance (Active Shutter, less crosstalk, no motion issues, better PQ, higher resolution, etc.), you'll find that it's a much better deal.  You'll probably even save money, and end up with greater performance for both 2D and 3D.  
As a movie critic, I assume you need to be giving people the best/most accurate review possible.  This means moving up to a larger size television (55" at the very smallest), and picking up a set with at least decent quality.  I've watched 3D on 90% of the 2012 3D televisions on the market, and you'll find that some of it comes down to personal preference and changing settings within the television to adjust comfort level. When it comes to 3D, larger is better, and you will find your self wishing you picked up a larger TV.  (With a 65VT30, I still find myself edging the couch much closer to the TV) 
Quick question, are these reviews focused more on the movie content? or picture quality/3D quality? The answer to those questions will give the best indication on which TV is the best option for you.   
Out of all of the TV's I've watched, I've found the Panasonic plasma TV's to have the least amount of fatigue (aside from the inferior passive shutter LG LED TV's).  You can reduce fatigue even further by making adjustments to the 3D depth.  Active shutter LED TV's will be slightly more fatiguing due to flicker and motion judder (with the exception of top of the line models from Samsung or Sony).  Samsung plasmas are slightly more fatiguing than the panasonics, but the difference is subtle.  My TV recommendation would be a Panasonic 60ST30, which has one of the best price/performance ratios of any 2012 TV.  If you insist on getting an LED TV, I would recommend a UN60D8000, which will give you the best 3D performance (on par with or greater than plasma 3D performance), but you'll find yourself in a much higher price bracket (money better spent towards a PN64D8000 or 65GT30/VT30 plasma TV).
Again, some of what I've said is subjective, but i've given my opinion.  If you can narrow it down to a couple of models, then head into your local best buy and pick your favorite.