Outdoor movie night - help !?

Kylie B

anyone ever organised and held and outdoor movie night?
I am north of Newcastle NSW
any help or suggestions would be great
we were looking at doing this at the local footy ground or similar and invite the community.

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I had a outdoor movie party! I got a projector and a screen. I got candles and put out cushions, pillows, blankets and lots of chairs! I had a table full of food, that people could get!!

Outdoor projector suggestions?

deluded_ma

I am after a projector to project movies onto a white wall outside the home.
I would like one that could project up to 5 meters in distance and about 50 inches.

Anyone have any suggestions on what I should be looking for?
I want to pick up a cheap second hand one - I am just not sure on the specs I should be looking at.

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Pretty much any projector with at least 1500 lumens will work fine as long as there is not a lot of light on your screen surface - I assume you will be doing this at night? None of them will work during the day.

Here is one:

http://www.amazon.com/Optoma-DS317-Lumen-Multimedia-Projector/dp/B002DUCKNK/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1278951816&sr=1-6

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Projector recommendation?

mr yass

Hi, I need some help in choosing a projector, there are so many to choose from!!!! I'd like it for watching TV and DVDs and for hooking up to my laptop for gaming. The room i have in mind is fairly small though, with a maximum throw of 2.5 metres.

I've been looking at the Optoma DVD100 and think it is quite good. My price range is anything up to £500. Thanks for the help!

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Have a look at the Epson TW3000 its full 1080p, the dvd100 is 720p. The Epson also has a 2:1 lens ratio meaning it will double the screen size by distance. Meaning you will have a much larger image over the DVD100. THe Epson will also give you lens shift the optima does not have this. Lens shift will help you adjust you image left to right incase you can not get your projector mounted in a center aligment with your screen surface.

Projector SONY VPL-VW50 or PANASONIC PT-AE1000, which is better for new Projector user? Where to buy cheaper?

Leung

I'm a new projector user. I'm considering to buy either SONY VPL-VW50 (HK$36000/US$4615) or PANASONIC PT-AE1000 (HK$21000/US$2692). Any recommendation to me as first projector user?

I'm also considering to buy GRANDVIEW 100" electronic screen at HK$10,000/US$1282. Is it good choice? Where could I buy cheaper?

Distance between sofa and the screen is 13.5 feet. Do you think 100" screen is too large or good?

What do I need to be careful when selecting the projector and screen?

I'm also moving to a new flat and therefore I could decorate and install the projector and screen. What should I pay attention.

I'm living in HK. Any merchant in HK would you recommend (pls provide phone number if you have)?

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Both your suggested models are good projectors, but each has advantages and disadvantages, and since choice often comes down to factors that are important to you I recommend reading the reviews at the first three links (and see comments at the fourth). They will also give you a good idea of issues to consider. For example, you have identified the distance to the screen, but you must also consider resolution, brightness, contrast ratio, whether lens shift is important to you (this will depend on how you plan to mount the projector (ceiling, shelf, table)), technology (DLP, LCD, LCOS), lens zoom ratio, fan noise, bulb lifetime, types and number of inputs, etc.

I highly recommend reading as much as you can, get opinions, but ... finally, make your own decision based on knowing what is important (and not important) to you. The four sites I have suggested will provide (almost) all the information you need to make a good choice. But also go and see projectors if possible.

As to size of screen, see the 5th link, but basically the screen when viewed from your preferred location should subtend an angle (left to right) of about 36-40 degrees. I am using a 110" screen (diagonal) and sit 12 feet from the screen, so 100" at 13.5 feet is certainly not too large.

As to the type of screen, again this is somewhat personal. You are considering an electric screen, but unless you need to be able to retract it a fixed screen would be cheaper. And it lends itself to building your own for a lot less $$. See the fourth link and the DIY screen forum for details ... but you can paint your own screen on the wall for $50 (US) that will rival a $1000 commercial screen.

Sorry, but I can't suggest HK stores.

I hope this helps. Good Luck ... you will love having a projector!

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How much better is college than high school?

Frank

So im a freshmen in high school and so far it had been horrible. My gf from summer hates me now for some reason and my last relationship ended with the girl hating me too. Within 3 months of each other. The last one I was with I liked so much. She was caring, athletic, pretty, nice and just all around great! But then she said she never wanted a relationship even though she liked me, but now we never talk and it's been 3 weeks. So my question is how much better is college than high school? Because high school seems like a bunch of bitches going around trying to break people down:/

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Oh man. .. I graduated high school 2011. Currently in a small local university with a population of 20,000. I don't know where to start..... So many girls, it's so big that you can sleep with a different chick everyday. People are mature, no dramas, everyone is there to have fun/learn. There is campus police who have authority like real police so if you do anything wrong chargers will be placed on you and will be taken into court so there aren't fights or gangs at least none that know of . Professors come into class, most don't care if you come to class or not. They come in, teach and move on to the next class. Whether you want to pass or not is entirety up to you. Campus is pretty big, houses, game rooms, library's, study rooms. Universities offer technology to students to help them succeed. Every once in a while we do movie night out in the spring Fridays we sit in the grass and they hook up big projectors so many people. Contests like singing, stand up comedy and many more

Samsung 64inch plasma vs samsung 60inch LED TV?

Chris Prin

Cant decide on which TV to get:

http://www.harveynorman.com.au/samsung-64-series-8-full-hd-plasma-tv.html
Or
http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/cannington/Samsung_60%22_152cm_full_HD_LED_LCD_100Hz_3D_TV_UA60ES6500M

Will be the main family TV in a 60 square meter room with quite a bit of direct sunlight into the room, it will also inside an alcove.

We watch a lot of sports (soccer, F1, AFL and basketball mainly), movies and standard televison.

The plasma is a series 8 model which is the 2012 model while the LED is the 2011 model.

Please help
Cheers
Thanks

We currently sit about 3.5/4 meters away depending if the chairs are reclined so hopefully its just far enough.
Also which would have the better picture quality?
With blinds shut or at night would the plasma be a better choice?

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A Display
First, youâll need a 3D-ready displayâwhether itâs a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession.

A Source
Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but youâll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system.

3D Content
3D contentâthe actual entertainment, in other wordsâwill be played back using the source mentioned above, whether itâs a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game.

3D Glasses
For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered âactive shutterâ glasses, others polarized âpassiveâ glasses. Youâll need one pair per viewer, and theyâll have to be compatible with your display, whether theyâre the same brand, or a pair of âuniversalâ glasses designed to work across brands.

HDMI Cable
To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, youâll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality.

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What is a good projector to buy?

Lizzy Dext

I had a sony projector that was great, it was probably $4,000 to $5,000 originally and I bought it used and it had less than 800 hours on a 2,000 hour bulb, it honestly looked better than a HD/LCD TV and I only paid $125 for it, but I needed to loan it to the pawn store, and they broke the bulb and I only got $50 loan I paid $55 to get it back. After I got home I realized they broke my bulb, I put it back on loan for $60 and left it their for good, I want to get another projector, but I cant even find a projector of half the Quality for twice the price, I wish I would have kept my old projector, but the bulb with installation would have cost me $1,500, and I only payed $125 for the whole thing, so I thought I could replace it with another used projector for about $125, I want to find a projector with at least 1280x768 native resolution for an absolute maximum of $300 or less, please HELP!!! the last projector I had had at least twice that resolution and I could watch a movie outside at noon and see the picture fine, I don't expect that same quality, but I expect better than 680X400, for $300 I mean really! come on guys.
oh and I dont want a mini, or pocket projector please.
Thanks.
oh and I dont want a mini, or pocket projector please.
Thanks.
OK yahoo needs to fix that glitch I only added details once NOT twice!

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You are probably out of luck. You obviously got a great deal of the Sony projector you had. SXRD is great. You might find a used projector for $300, but more than likely it will be near the end of the bulb lifetime ... and a new one will be at least $150 (and maybe as much as $500).

I suggest you consider retrieving your Sony. I don't know where you got the $1500 price from to replace the bulb (and I don't know what model projector you have) but while a few are very expensive most Sony lamps are under $400 and some are only $200 (and installation is an easy DIY job). See the link for possible sources. I would also suggest that if you really look you can probably find a bargain price ... maybe someone selling a lamp on e-Bay? I once got a new lamp for an Epson projector (MSRP: $720, for $158).

What would be a good 8mm projector to buy?

devzin98

I'm looking to transfer 8mm reels to DVD, and need to buy a projector to do it. I've been on eBay, but there are some that cost $20, and others that are $150.....but I don't understand what the difference is. Please let me know what I should be looking for in the projector.

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I have a collection of old movie cameras, and I actually shoot in 8mm as a hobby.

One thing you need to know, is your film regular 8mm ("double 8") or is it Super-8? The sprockets are different and you can't put Super-8 in a regular 8mm projector or vice-versa. Some projectors can use both kinds of film, but you have to be sure it specifcally says that you can use both.

For a regular 8mm movie film, I would recommend a Kodak 500 C3 projector. I have two of them. They're very simple and easy to load and they give a nice image. Also, they use a metal belt (actually a sort of spring) that runs the reels with the motor, so you don't have to worry about a rubber belt wearing out or breaking. The only little catch is that they do seem to have a problem with the light switch being a little loose, so you might have to play around with the switch a little bit to make the lamp stay on. But otherwise, they seem to be very simple, rugged projectors. I got mine on eBay for about $25, and I haven't had any problems with it.

I don't know about Super-8, since I've never used it. But when you do look for projectors, make sure the description is good and detailed. Be sure they at least plugged in the projector and powered it up...the lamp should work and the motor should run. Look at their pictues and see if you notice any obvious problems like a worn out or snapped belt. If the lamp bulb is burned out, that's not really a big problem because you can actually still get bulbs. But if the belt is broken, that will be really hard to find.

Don't even bother if the seller says something like "I don't know anything about film projectors" or "I don't know if it works." Be sure that they at least plugged in the projector, and the lamp lights and the motor runs.

Oh, one other thing...stay away from "auto load" projectors...any projector that automatically feeds the film in. Those are horrible. They will eat up and shred your film! I almost lost one of my rolls of fim because it jammed in the auto loader. Luckily, it was just the leader that got shreded. The simpler the projector, the better. Also, try to look for major companies that manufactored well known movie cameras and projectors. Kodak, Keystone, and Bell and Howell are good brands. Also, definitely Bolex. They made awesome movie cameras. I have a Bolex K2 movie camera and it is probably my favorite one now. But Bolex movie projectors are probably going to be expensive.

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I need help picking out a Home Theater Projector!?

Jonathan

I want to spend around $600 on a nice projector. What should I know about them? What specs should I be looking for b/c obviously I want the best quality I can get? What's a good brand? ...

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You really need to do some reading. Two good sites for info and reviews are found at the links.

Note that at your budget point you can may find a reasonable 720p projector (but not 1080p). That said, most projectors under $600 are designed for "business" use. They can be used for home theatre but often suffer from poorer video processing, higher fan noise levels, poorer colour accuracy, often 4:3 aspect ratio (vs 16:9), and lower contrast ratio ... but often they are brighter than true home theatre models.

So .. do the reading, but here are some minimum specs to look for:
- 1500 ANSI lumens
- 2000:1 contrast ratio
- 28 dB fan
- 800x600 or better resolution (preferably 1280x720)
- 16:9 aspect ratio (preferable)
- digital input capability (but at least VGA/component)

Desirable specs ... but not often found on budget projectors:
- 1.5 or greater zoom lens ratio (facilitates installation)
- lens shift
- HDMI input (or at least DVI)

At the budget level you state you probably will need to focus on DLP based models ... so look for at least a 4X colour wheel (reduces chance of rainbow effect).

Epson, Benq, InFocus, Optoma are all good brands.

To get better quality for less $$ consider used projectors ... but make sure the lamp is either new or nearly so since new lamps cost $350 or so ... and need to be replaced every 3000hr or so. Read reviews and look at street prices at projector central to get an idea of what comparable projectors are worth.

Cheap, high quality projectors?

halobeast

I want to get a good projector without spending alot of $. What are some good kinds?

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Cheap and high quality are incompatible. You won't get a reasonable projector for much under $500-$600 and an HD model with good contrast ratio suitable for home theatre use is going to be $1000 or more. 1080p models cost $2000 and up.

As long as you are aware that projectors require occasional lamp replacement ($300-$500) ... about every 2-3 years ... and work best in a dim/dark room, they are a great choice for seeing movies or HDTV or playing games on a big screen.

Some reputable brands include: Epson, Optoma, Panasonic, Sanyo, Benq, Sony, InFocus, Mitsubishi.

See the links for reviews and recommendations.

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baby boy nursery wall ideas?

~*michael

Okay, I am having a little boy and I bought a dark brown crib and the colors we are doing is green and yellow and I need help finding images that are cute for a little boy that deals with monkeys, ducks playing soccer?? lol Husband plays soccer??

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I would do murals on the wall. You could either do the murals yourself (you could use a projector or stencils), hire someone, use mural stickers or locate mural wallpaper.

I would do a nature them- perhaps with one wall being the jungle (monkeys and other animals), one being the pond (ducks and other animals).

I would leave two walls mural free, and perhaps hang some soccer related framed prints or other soccer related things on those walls. Then you could toss in a soccer ball shaped rug (perhaps on green carpet?), maybe some pillows, etc.

motion lamps?

robert s

I am looking for a motion lamp that I have seen in about 10 movies. They are always in kids rooms and the project images onto the walls, etc. I can't seem to find them. They are boxed shaped and have had airplanes, shapes, animals, etc images usually used as a night light on a night stand. I am in need of one for my son. I have seen them in Flight Plan, When a Stranger Calls the new one and a few other movies! Help! thank you.

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There's on on ebay if your in U.S. item 120060011520

Seems ther's some in Wallmart too
http://www.nextag.com/the-first-years-winnie-pooh-nursery-projector/search-html

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Which Hi-Def projector has the best lens shift?

tigergeek1

I want to buy a home cinema projector for my Xbox, but I don't want to go through the trouble of mounting it to the ceiling. I just want to place it on a table to the side of my sofa. Thanks in advance!

Answer
LCD projectors typically have the best lens shift (versus DLP models which didn't used to have the feature).

Panasonic PT-AX200U (720p) and Panasonic PT-AE2000U (1080p) are both good. Epson's Home Cinema UB is also good, but is new and costs more.

Good lens shift is about %50. So imagine the center of the image moving to about where one side was after it's moved over completely. Watch for one with both horizontal and vertical lens shift too.

For gaming, the Panasonic PT-AX200U is a good price and has a game mode too. Its the first projector to have a mode for gaming specifically. It's bright too, so you can use it with lights on.

what front projector screen size?

gandalf

The distance from sitting area to screen will be 11-12 ft. What is the maximum screen size I should get? I am getting a 1080p front projector for blu-ray movies if that helps.

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The maximum screen size as well as screen performance depends on several factors, which include:

     ⢠The interior dimensions of your viewing environment;
     ⢠The placement of the projector (governed in part by the lens shift function (if so equipped) and the throw distance. The latter is dependent on the focal length and the zoom ratio of the lens);
     ⢠The post optimization and/or calibration light output of the projector;
     ⢠The peak gain of the screen;
     ⢠The resolution of the projected image;
     ⢠The (corrected) visual acuity of the viewer(s);
     ⢠The ability to control the amount of ambient light in your viewing environment;
     ⢠The video and image processing performance of the projector or outboard video processor;
     ⢠The performance of the video source equipment;
     ⢠The source material;
     ⢠And last but not least your budget.

You will want to choose a quality projection screen that is optimized for HD video projectors, which has an aspect ratio of not less than 16:9 and a peak gain between 0.9 and 1.4. Keep in mind that the higher the screen gain the narrower the viewing angle (aka viewing cone) before you hit the half-gain point. This will be important if you expect to accommodate up to several people in the room at any given time. You should also give consideration to using a gray, high contrast screen if there will be any ambient light present during viewing. You will also want to use a black velour or velvet screen frame finish or masking, i.e. border, that absorbs over-scan, which helps to increase perceived contrast.

Realistically there are few consumer-oriented video projectors under roughly US$10,000 that will allow youâeven under the best of conditionsâto project a (16:9) HD video image larger than 120 inches diagonally while maintaining a sufficiently bright, reasonably uniform image that possesses good contrast and minimal color shift over a viewing angle of more than 50 to 60 degrees.

At a viewing distance of 11 to 12 feet, for one or more viewers possessing normal visual acuity viewing a 1920 Ã 1080p video image of good image quality, you will want to use a 16:9 (or even a 1.85:1) aspect ratio screen with a diagonal size of approximately 84 to 90 inches give or take no more than roughly 6 inches; providing your projector and room dimensions will accommodate a screen size in this range. (Note: using a native 1920 Ã 1080p âFull HDâ DLP or LCOS video projector will allow you to fudge a little toward the higher end of the screen-size range. If youâre using a Full HD 3LCD video projector you should limit yourself to a slightly smaller maximum screen size, e.g. no greater than 90 inches, especially if there will be any ambient light in the room.) For a brief list of the more popular projection screen manufacturers please see my answer to the Yahoo! Answers question titled âWhat is best screen for Optoma HD80,â to which Iâve provided a link below.

I strongly encourage you to use the popular interactive Projection Calculator Pro utility on ProjectorCentralâs Website to verify which screen size, screen gain and projection variables will provide the best performance for your viewing environment. Just remember that the reported Image Brightness value is based on the projector manufacturerâs often exaggerated and unrealistic brightness or light output specification.

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Planning and Setting Up a Front-Projection Home Theater
http://www.isftv.com/Article_Planning_and_Setting_Up.html

Projection Calculator Pro - Throw Distance and Screen Size
http://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm

Viewing Distance Calculator
http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

Screen Size vs. Viewing Distance vs. Resolution
http://www.carltonbale.com/2006/11/1080p-does-matter/

Screen size versus Optimum Viewing Distance
http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/Tv-viewing-distance.html

[PDF] Specifying Projection Screens in Six Easy Steps
http://www.cinemasource.com/articles/screens_six_steps.pdf
[PDF] Types of Home Theater Projection Screens
http://www.cinemasource.com/articles/screen_types.pdf

THX Home Theater Display Setup
http://www.thx.com/home/setup/display.html
THX Certified Cinema Design - Screen Placement
http://www.thx.com/cinema/builtTHX/screen.html
[PDF] THX Theatre Alignment Program (TAP) Guidelines
http://www.thx.com/library/pdf/guidelines.pdf

[PDF] Research on Human Factors in Ultra-High-Definition Television to Determine its Specifications
http://www.nhk.or.jp/digital/en/technical/pdf/IBC2007_08040906.pdf

Practical Projection Pointers
http://motion.kodak.com/US/en/motion/Hub/projectionPointers.htm

How to determine BEST screen size for home theatre projector viewing?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071121170743AAnVZ3T
300-inch projector [screen]?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070412204130AA58dGc
What is best screen for Optoma HD80? What size best image?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090226095949AATpahf
General home theater projector questions and...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090213080745AAdJG1N
What is good distance to watch 42 inches television?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070530083548AA33IHN

HDTV Display Technology Shoot-Out
http://www.displaymate.com/shootout.html
Display Technology Shoot-Out
Comparison of CRT, LCD, Plasma, DLP and LCoS Technologies
http://www.displaymate.com/ShootOut_Comparison.htm
 

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what is a good projector the is under $500?

any ideas, just post a link...thanks
its just for gaming

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LG HS201 Slim LED Projector looks great on modern games and plays well with older ones too. I played one of the hardest games to display well, Counter Strike. Absolutely NO MOTION BLUR when spinning around 180 degrees. I did have issues with dark shadows and HDR lighting. However after tweaking the projector and the games video settings I was able to play it in my living room on a huge 92" screen. I found that each game needed to be tweaked a little however it was no problem for this projector. Most of my games will display at 800X600 and if they didn't 1024 X 768 looked fine. A very nice monitor replacement.

Best 3D, 1080p Projector for under £500/$800?

toby

I'm looking for a 1080p (1920x1080) projector which can be used with a PS3 via an HDMI port which would output the game/blu ray in 3D, and VGA or DVI port would be nice so I can also plug my Mac into it aswell.

Many thanks

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For quality and reasonable price check our www.optoma.com
Or for extensive reviews on all kind of projectors go to
www.projectorcentral.com

Just a suggestion, consider 720p 3d DLP. For $800 you can buy the top-choice and at 120" diagonal screen , it's just a matter of seating distance to even the quality of both resolutions. I own a DLP 720p 3d and my nephew owns a 1080p dlp 3d. And BTW you need a 3d converter box that comes with a pair of 3d glasses ($320) and a 3d player..that is if your serious in 3d.

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I need a good Front Projector!?

James Rund

I would like to buy a front projector. first of all i do not have a lot of money.

it doesn't have to be the best, but atleast a 720p though. with a reasonable contrast ratio, and a reasonable lumen #

also, what is the best way to run my caple through the projector?

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Take a look at the Optoma HD-70 and the Mitsubishi HD 1000-U. These are both 720p DLP projectors that sell for less than a thousand bucks. The reviews I've read suggest that the Mitsubishi is likely the better of the two. Either way, you're going to get nice performance for a relatively small amount of money.

can you suggest a good projector?

Eric James

I am looking to buy a projector soon for a theater room in my basement. It is a completely dark room so there is no worries of external light interfering. Can anybody suggest any good projectors that would work well with the PS3? This is pretty much my 'madden room'. I would also like to watch tv on it.

My other question is do I need to have an HDMI input or is it really not necessary as long as the ration is good?

Thanks for the help!

Answer
You didn't mention your price range so I will just link you to projector centrals home theater review page. I like the top 2 720p projectors (Panny and Optoma) if your budget can't handle the 1080p pricing. HDMI is your best connection choice. The 480p projectors will be disappointing.

http://www.projectorcentral.com/home-theater-multimedia-projectors.htm

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What exactly does ZOOM do on a projector? And what amount of screen gain should i get?

Q. Ok, I've been asking questions on here all week, and not too long ago i chose the epson 705hd but now ive decided i will spend enough to get the higher end powerlite home cinema 8350 model. I had everything planned out, i knew the screen size i needed, i knew how far back it needed to be, i knew how dark the room needed to be and pretty much everything else, i was 100% sure i would get the 705hd but now i have to start over. I was using projector centrals projector calculator to see how far back my epson powerlite home cinema 8350 would have to be to get a 111 inch diagnal screen size and it said i need to be 14' 10' feet back and that is '10 too much unfortunately (i know, it's not a huge room, but i do plan to add a home theater room when i get some "fun" money) , it says this distance is for 1.55 zoom. I was wondering if i increased the zoom enough, would there be any negative side effects? I guess i just don't understand how zoom works but will the picture quality be same no matter how much or how little i use zoom? And also, this projector has a brightness of 2000 lumens and a contrast ratio of 50,000:1, i was wondering what kind of screen i should get for the deepest blacks and richest colors? For the most part i'll be using the projector in eco mode which is somewhere around 500-800 lumens. With that said, what kind of screen would you guys recommend? Also, no DIY answers please, i can't do that in its current location or i couldn't open the door that's behind it, unless someone can point me to a guide that will allow me to make a screen that retracts as well (I have such an odd house...). So much to do... it's making my head spin...
Listen, i just wan't to know if zoom effects the quality at all, that's all i want to know.

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The zoom lens will not have a negative influence on the image quality as long as you avoid using the zoom lens at either end of its maximum range. That said youâre clearly on the correct path. Keep working with your projection calculator of choice to refine and optimize your projection system â itâs an iterative process. Selecting the optimum combination of projector settings, lens adjustment, projector mounting location, screen material, and screen sizeâall which is influenced by the viewing environment and viewing conditionsâis a very fine balancing act.

My position when it comes to home theater projectors fitted with zoom lenses is as follows: avoid any projector arrangement that forces you to set the zoom lens within roughly 10% of either extreme of the zoom lens range. For example, pushing a lens to the shorter- or wider-angle-end of its throw range generally increases the potential for âvignetting,â which is a term commonly used to indicate a noticeable non-uniformity of illumination that is concentric in nature. Here is a quote from Projector Centralâs Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector review: âtelephoto does have the advantage of focusing the light coming from the projector into a tighter cone, which will result in more even screen illumination.â I believe the best compromise is to select the remaining factors such that you end up with the zoom lens set at or near the middle of its zoom range. Much of this will greatly depend on interdependent factors such as real world screen illuminance, screen size (and peak screen gain and type of screen,) viewing distance, and projector mounting distance. And you need not worry about (zoom) lens performance â Fujinon is well known and has a very good reputation.

The choice of screen sizeâand more importantly screen materialâwill depend on the maximum size of the audience that will be viewing the screen, the seating layout, and the projectorâs light output, which is directly influenced by the projector settings and throw, and the amount of ambient light that may be present under viewing conditions.

To avoid any potential for noticeable âhot-spotting,â while at the same time providing for an acceptable half-gain viewing angle, you should avoid any screen material with a peak screen gain greater than 1.3 to 1.4 roughly. I highly recommend a black-backed diffusion screen material from any one of the reputable, well-known screen manufacturers, of which there are many choices. A fixed-frame projection screen would maximize simplicity and help control the screen cost however a retractable screen shouldnât pose a problem as long as it is a tensioned screen. The screen formatâor aspect ratioâshould be no less than 16:9 or 1.78:1. Also, itâs important that your screen border is fitted with a black velour or velvet screen frame finish or masking (i.e. border) to absorb overspill. This helps to noticeably increase perceived contrast. Please keep in mind that, while I wholeheartedly support your decision to use âeco-modeâ as the primary operating mode of your projector, however the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector has a real-world light output of no more than roughly 360 lumens or so when configured for optimal performance in a dark room, i.e. Color Mode is set to Cinema and Power Consumption is set to ECO. As you might expect this ultimately forces you to use a smaller projection screen IF you value reasonable screen brightness.

Taking into account the projector light output when configured for optimal picture quality, lamp longevity, minimal cooling fan noise, and a reasonable zoom lens setting, I recommend a screen size no larger than 92 inches for a screen with a peak gain of 1.1. If you allow yourself to compromise on certain projector settings, and possibly use a higher gain screen material in the neighborhood of 1.3, you would likely be able get away with using a larger screen â perhaps 100 to 106 inchesâ¦but at the expense of picture quality and/or shorter lamp life. Itâs worth noting that you also have the option of purchasing a bit larger screen than an optimized Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector can handle by simply masking the screen down to a more manageable image size. This allows you to use the same screen in the future (with less masking) whenever you choose to upgrade to a new, potentially higher light output projector.

For your convenience I have included an extensive set of resources, particularly the first Google Docs page listed below, to help quickly narrow-down your choices of screens and screen materials.

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âPlanning and Setting Up a Front-Projection Home Theaterâ
http://www.isftv.com/Article_Planning_and_Setting_Up.html

Projector Reviews
â General Projector Advice and Information
http://www.projectorreviews.com/adviceinfo.php
â The 1080p Home Theater Projector Comparison Report
http://www.projectorreviews.com/1080p-projector/index.php
â Home Theater Projector Brightness, Zoom lenses and Throw Distances
http://www.projectorreviews.com/advice/HomeTheaterProjector-FAQs/ProjectorsLensThrow.php

Recommended Equipment for an Entry-Level Front-Projection System Home Theater
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dhpmqnbb_30frrhb6hh

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?sku=V11H373120

Epson Home Cinema 8350 Home Theater Projector Review
http://www.projectorreviews.com/epson/home-cinema-8350/

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Review
http://www.projectorcentral.com/epson_home_cinema_8350_projector_review.htm

Buyerâs Guide for Business & Home Theater Projectors
http://www.projectorcentral.com/buyers_guide.cfm

Practical Home Theater Guide
â Home Theater Screens â The Secret Behind Great Image Projections
http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/Home-theater-screens.html
â Screen Size versus Optimum Viewing Distance
http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/Tv-viewing-distance.html

AccuCal Projector Screen Reviews: Screen Material Report
http://www.accucalhd.com/reviews.htm

Yahoo! Answers
â Best Home Theater Setup: (Best Projector, Screen, and Sound System)?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100620094518AA9Cfqh
â Which are the characteristics to look for when buying a home video PROJECTOR?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090701082858AAes5ii
â Why do all the high end Home Theatre Projecters [sic] have less lumens than the cheap ones?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090526103558AAQ4FNM
â What front projector screen size?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090305132143AAFsL2j
â How do I choose a home theater screen?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081214185050AAQcp0v
â What is best screen for Optoma HD80?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090226095949AATpahf

Entertainment Technology Consultants
â [PDF] Cowan, M. âImage Quality for Home Theatreâ
http://www.etconsult.com/papers/Image%20Quality%20for%20Home%20Theatre%20Matt%20Cowan.pdf

Audio-Video & Home Theater Resources
http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dhpmqnbb_19t3j6xkgs

âScreen Size vs. Viewing Distance vs. Resolutionâ
http://www.carltonbale.com/2006/11/1080p-does-matter/

Schneider Optics
â White Papers
http://www.schneideroptics.com/info/whitepapers/whitepapers.htm
â Literature for Home Cinema (see âQuality Criteria of Lensesâ)
https://www.schneideroptics.com/info/homecinema.htm

KODAK Cinema and Television: Film Notes for the Reel People
â [PDF] Publication # H-50-29
http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/H5029.pdf
â [PDF] Publication # H-50-30
http://www.film-tech.com/warehouse/manuals/H5030.pdf
â [PDF] Motion Picture Education: Resources
http://webperf.kodak.com/US/en/motion/education/informationA.jhtml

Wikipedia
â Vignetting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vignetting
â Lens (optics)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lens_(optics)
 

does a painted flat white wall can beat the real screen on projected image?

Lou

I have a 92" DIY projector screen, painted on flat white latex. I am planning to upgrade this screen to a real one. Does a painted flat white wall can beat the real projector screen, with regards to the quality image?

Answer
Just regular paint is inferior to a Projection Screen. But ... I have heard that you can buy special paint with light reflecting particals that approaches (or is equal to) the quality of a true screen. Check out the links below.

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is this projector decent for under 400?

sportsmani

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130349102648#ht_4738wt_1072


and if not is there any other projector decent for under 400

Answer
You are not going to get a decent projector for that price. Specially if you are looking for 1080P, look to spend a minimum of $1,500 and another $250 for a screen. Keep in mind that the lamp only last about 2,000 hours and you need a very dark room to get a good picture. You also can not connect a tv to a projector for viewing tv programs, due to it does not have a tv tuner. You are better off buying a tv and it will be brighter and last long than the 2,000 hours.

What is the best movie projector for under $400?

Tim

I am looking for a projector that is under $400 and is good for watching movies outside with a screen size of about 144 inches. I want it to be in a 16 X 9 aspect ratio. Can someone help me find a really good one. Thanks

Answer
A decent projector bulb is more than $300 by itself.
Any projector so cheap will be SD only and junk.

Use pricegrabber.com for comparison shopping.

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what is a good theater projector for a home?

Donald

Just looking for good brands and maybe good places to look for home theater projectors. And what lumens i should look for and contrast ratio andor anything else. THanks

Answer
There are a few questions you may want to ask yourself to determine if a front projection system is practical way to go.

What distance will you be viewing it from ? This will determine the best screen size and weather a projection system or direct view HD TV is the best choice.

(Remember a direct View HD TV is going to provide a better image overall especially if on a budget than a projection system, your simply limited by the size screen with Direct View TV's. So if your within approximately 15 ft a direct view HD TV is a better way to go)

Can you control the lighting ? Projection systems really need to be viewed in rooms where light can be controlled.

A good quality screen is also needed to get a good image, and the quality of the screen makes a HUGE difference and they are not cheap. So a screen has to be considered in the budget.

There are many cheap projectors on the market, and honestly none that produce a very good image, so unless your looking to spend $2500 or more I would not recommend a projection system.

Granted a large screen projection system is fun, and does provide a more movie theater experience, but budget, lighting, and viewing distance is the determining factors which is the best system to go with.

As for brands, Epson, Panansonic, JVC, Runco, Barco, Wolf (in order of performance and price) are the better brands.

You cannot buy a projector on specifications, and honestly it tells you very little to nothing about its performance, so your best bet is to go by reviews. Since reviewers can compare to other models directly, have more controlled tests to know which projectors are better.

It would be impossible to to compare models are stores, as they don't have the best environment to addition projectors, they are rarely calibrated correctly, and they don't use high quality screens.

UNLESS you go to one of the high end audio video stores who specialize in projection systems. That is certainly your best option if you want to see first hand why the better projectors are more expensive.

Projector Central and Widescreen Review are good sites for reviews on projection systems.

And lastly if you do decide on a projector, having it properly calibrated is essential. You can either learn to do it yourself with the right tools (good calibration disc, like the video essentials blu ray) or you can even have it professionally calibrated by a certified ISF technician in your area for around $400 (just go to ISF's website and look under dealers near you)

Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist

Good multimedia projector or bad home theatre projector for movies?

Brad

We watch about 1 movie a month and we've had an 800 x 600 Infocus X2 projector for about 8 years.We were very happy with it, but the color wheel burned out and decided I'd just get a new one.

I can get an epson WXGA 1280 x 800 multimedia projector with HDMI, or I can get an 800 x 600 home theatre projector for about the same price to connect with RCA cables. The home theater projectors much better than that are just too pricey to justify, especially since we were happy with the 800x600 we had, although for the same price we can get much better multimedia projectors, which the old Infocus X2 was.

Is the home theater projector in 800 x 600 (Which will be shown in 768 x 432) really going to show better movies than an 1280 x 800 WXGA with HDMI cables?

Thanks!

Answer
Q: Is the home theater projector in 800 x 600 (Which will be shown in 768 x 432) really going to show better movies than an 1280 x 800 WXGA with HDMI cables?

A: Absolutely not. Easy decision. Get the Epson.

BTW, the distinction between "home theater projector" & "multimedia projector" is meaningless marketing hyperbole.

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Best LCD Projector 1080p or higher home theater?

No Name

i am looking for a projector that gives off a picture quality as good as or better than an HD sony or vizio lcd tv! something with a contrast ratio of 13000:1 or higher! Has something brighter than 1000 ANSI LUMENS Brightness. gives off a screen resolution of 1080p or high, (such as 1440 or 1600). Has an ANAMORPHIC picture or in other words, a 2.39:1 aspect ratio! and gives off a picture size of somewhere between 45' or 65'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS
this projector must have hdmi cable connections and surround sound connections!
has an easy to manage image coloration, such as sharpness, color, tint, contrast, etc!
money is no object!

PPS
will not accept DLPs!
sony brand would be nice!
hey can't you read its 45 feet - 65 feet! not inches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer
If your leaning towards sony brand LCD then go for it. For home theater I use an Optoma HD1080p DLP 3D and won't argue with you. For my office presentation I use an Epson LCD. But I would suggest you visit www.projectorcentral.com for the list of brands, prices, reviews, and comprehensive topics about projectors. And by the way the best Sony 1080p projector at present is LCOS (sxrd) and not LCD.
If your really serious in achieving 65' then use what the cinemas are using "CHRISTIE" DIGITAL PROJECTORS. AND BY THE WAY IT'S "DLP".

Guti 1080p Projector, any good?

Tim

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250862581873?hlp=false

Am after a projector and found this one on EBAY. It's available for $319AUD which is amazingly cheap for a projector (especially a 1080p one). The eBay seller has sold many of these and has a good Positive Feedback score. It comes with a 12month warrenty and seams like a good projector.

So my question is does anyone out there own, has used, knows someone or has heard anything about these and whether they are any good? (for the price)

Thanks everyone and if you have any suggestions on alternatives I would love to hear them.

Answer
One can get some of the projector here at the cheapest price

Acer ColorBoost II Projector (X1261P)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GVWJ5I?ie=UTF8&tag=neonsh-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B004GVWJ5I

Acer X1161P 3D-DLP Projector

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GVYJJC?ie=UTF8&tag=neonsh-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B004GVYJJC

ViewSonic PJD5123 SVGA DLP Projector 120Hz/3D Ready, 2700 Lumens, 3000:1 DCR

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UG3BQK?ie=UTF8&tag=neonsh-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B004UG3BQK

Advanced HD Port ready LCD Projector,1080i Resolution HDMI input,Playstation, Xbox, DVD, cable/satellite tv

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NMW1HC?ie=UTF8&tag=neonsh-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B003NMW1HC

ProjectR LDR33 LED projector. full 1080p resolution, 50-100inch picture size

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZZMXLA?ie=UTF8&tag=neonsh-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B004ZZMXLA

Sanyo PLCXD2200 300-Inch 1080p Front Projector - White/Black

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QZ3WS8?ie=UTF8&tag=neonsh-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B003QZ3WS8

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HD projector vs. HD LCD TV for movies & gaming?

Dan

Hey

I'm thinking of whether I should buy:

HD projector (optoma Hd65) with surround sound and a 92" screen.
Or
LCD tv with surround sound

Main uses for either is watching tv (rarely as this is the 2nd tv/projector) ; gaming on hd 360 ; watching movies.

Which do you think would be better and also what components will I need? (surround sound 5:1 with AV receiver, projector & screen/ Lcd tv - is that all I will need?)

Thanks :)

Ps. Lighting for the projector should be ok as I plan to have it in the basement where it is always pretty dark!

Answer
If you have the space for the larger screen, and a darkened room, the projector is the more attractive alternative - especially for movies.

Gaming on a screen that large is also pretty awesome, although it can be disorienting if you're too close to the screen. At the same time, however, imagine playing Street Fighter IV with life size characters.

Either way, you'll need your choice of display (projector/LCD) an AV receiver, and speakers.

If you get a projector, be sure your AVR has enough HD inputs for your equipment. You should be able to get away with just 1 HDMI cable running from your AVR to your projector, and connecting all your other devices to your AVR with HDMI. If you go the TV route, the TV will have some additional inputs, which gives you a bit of flexibility in how things will be connected.

For a large projection screen, you should really consider getting a blu-ray player. Either a PS3, or a dedicated blu-ray player.

Is this an HD 1080i/p Projector?

Austin C

I'm looking at getting a new projector that I can still watch my HD channels on. The projector I'm looking at is an Optoma HD65. This is where I'm confused:
--It says that it's resolution is: "Native 720p (1280 x 720) Maximum Resolution: 1080p (1920 x 1080)" What does this mean? On one of the listings for this projector on eBay, the seller says it will accept 1080i signals, but on Amazon it just lists it as a 720p projector and it doesn't say anything about handling 1080i signals. So, simply, can this projector handle my HD channels? And what's the difference between native resolution and max resolution?

Thanks!

Answer
I don't know this particular projector, but I have the Panasonixc PT-AX100 which has the same specifications.

Native 720p means that the projector has a matrix of 1280 x 720 physical pixels, and expects a progressive scan (rather than interlaced) signal, i.e. that each pixel in the 720p signal corresponds to one physical pixel on the projector's matrix. This resolution will give the clearest, sharpest picture for both images and text.

Maximum 1080i means that it can accept a 1080 interlaced signal and will upscale to this resolution via software within the projector, so it can map the 1920 x 1080 interlaced signal onto its 1280 x 720 physical matrix. Obviously this won't be as sharp or clear as displaying on a 1920 x 1080 matrix.

Depending on how good the projector's software is will determine how good the upscaled 1080i looks - on the Panasonic it looks just fine and I would have difficulty justifying the extra cost of a native 1080p projector.

Hope that helps with your decision.

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I want to buy a projector? How do I know which one is better?

Mutual Hel

When one buys a computer, one looks for the computer's hard drive, RAM, CPU, and so on.

What about when it's a projector? What should I look for? LCD or DLP?

Answer
Projectors range from $600 to $250000 in the consumer arena. It's hard to figure from your question, but here's a couple ideas. Most theater projectors range from $5000 to $40000.

The battle for best display is being fought between 3 chip LCoS and 3 chip DLP. If you have limited lighting control in your room, the DLP is a better choice. You will need the extra driving force of the DLP to overcome the ambient light. If you have good control over light, the LCoS (similar to LCD only much better) will deliver the smoothest, most realistic picture. 3 chip LCoS is actually cheaper than 3 chip DLP which makes it an even nicer choice. Look at JVC.

Single chip DLP has a high speed motorized color wheel inside. Any time you add electromechanical devices to electronics, you diminish reliability.

Other things to look at:

Contrast ratio
We can't distinguish light to dark beyond 2000:1 at any given moment, but over time our eyes can adjust as high as 20000:1. So, a near black screen that immediately goes 20000 times brighter at once will "clip" our sensors in our eyes, but we will eventually adjust to it.

Brightness, measured in ANSI lumens, lux or candellas per sq. meter. Higher is generally better.

Throw distance is important to figure screen size and location

Bulb replacement cost

Loudness of the cooling fan

Formats: 2.35:1 is a nice addition to the standard 16:9 since most large production films are shot in it. Also, film is 24 frames per second instead of video's 30 fps. (or it's multiples.) It's good if the projector can switch back and forth.

Resolution: 1080x1920 native is the standard now.

Calibration: The better projectors can be set to D65, or 6504 kelvin for white. This is important for accurate display. There are minor variations on this theme. Check with a calibrator you trust.

If you're looking at projectors under $5k, you won't find most of what I'm recommending so keep an eye on the contrast and brightness, and the practical issues mentioned above.

Don't forget the popcorn machine!

I want to buy a projector? How do I know which one is better?

Mutual Hel

When one buys a computer, one looks for the computer's hard drive, RAM, CPU, and so on.

What about when it's a projector? What should I look for? LCD or DLP?

Answer
Projectors range from $600 to $250000 in the consumer arena. It's hard to figure from your question, but here's a couple ideas. Most theater projectors range from $5000 to $40000.

The battle for best display is being fought between 3 chip LCoS and 3 chip DLP. If you have limited lighting control in your room, the DLP is a better choice. You will need the extra driving force of the DLP to overcome the ambient light. If you have good control over light, the LCoS (similar to LCD only much better) will deliver the smoothest, most realistic picture. 3 chip LCoS is actually cheaper than 3 chip DLP which makes it an even nicer choice. Look at JVC.

Other things to look at:

Contrast ratio
We can't distinguish light to dark beyond 2000:1 at any given moment, but over time our eyes can adjust as high as 20000:1. So, a near black screen that immediately goes 20000 times brighter at once will "clip" our sensors in our eyes, but we will eventually adjust to it.

Brightness, measured in ANSI lumens, lux or candellas per sq. meter. Higher is generally better.

Throw distance is important to figure screen size and location

Bulb replacement cost

Loudness of the cooling fan

Formats: 2.35:1 is a nice addition to the standard 16:9 since most large production films are shot in it. Also, film is 24 frames per second instead of video's 30 fps. (or it's multiples.) It's good if the projector can switch back and forth.

Resolution: 1080x1920 native is the standard now.

Calibration: The better projectors can be set to D65, or 6504 kelvin for white. This is important for accurate display. There are minor variations on this theme. Check with a calibrator you trust.

If you're looking at projectors under $5k, you won't find most of what I'm recommending so keep an eye on the contrast and brightness, and the practical issues mentioned above.

Don't forget the popcorn machine!

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Anamorphic lens for projector?

Tyson

HI; I am still kind of new to the projector world. I purchased my projector in May 2012. The models is Panasonic PT-AE7000. My second screen is a Black Diamond Fixed Series 133" 1.4 G with aspect ratio of 2:35:1. Obviously I've done my homework. What I am curious about is anamorphic lenses. When I looked into them it made me wonder if the price justified it. Most of my Blu Ray content is in 2:35:1 and the zoom feature on the Panasonic stretches the image to fill the frame with obviously loosing resolution. I guess my question is, is it worth getting an anamorphic lens for my setup? By the way the anamorphic lenses I looked at were $2,000 -$3,000 by companies like Panamorph.

Answer
I use a Prismasonic http://www.prismasonic.com/english/description_hd5000m.shtml

Personally I think it's worth it but I've seen others argue in forums that it isn't. You don't really lose resolution by using the magnification you just lose imaging device surface area. A 2.4:1 movie is about 800 lines with the rest of the 1080p being black bars. Scaling just reorganizes those 800 lines to fill the imaging device, it's still 800 lines of information. (it becomes a simulation of 1080p) If you have plenty of lumens from your projector then try it with magnification and see how it looks. If you are marginal on lumens then every little bit helps so using the entire imaging device and an anamorphic lens would help.

Btw, the nice thing about the Prismasonic lenses is that they are adjustable. You don't have to move it out of the way for 16:9 content you just adjust the mirror positions. You can have constant image height on any aspect ratio from 4:3 to your screen aspect ratio of 2.35:1.

Edit: Btw, what are you using for scaling? With a constant image height system you're going to learn to hate the people that make Blu-Ray and DVD. The aspect ratio is all over the map, the Menu is one aspect, previews are all different aspects depending on the movie, the movie is still a different aspect. There isn't much they can do about the previews since every movie can be different but they should at least make the menu and the movie the same. You're going to want to have a one button aspect selection so you can avoid having to dig deep into menus between the top menu and the movie. I use the RS232 input of my Anthem D2 to control aspect through an IR to RS232 device from Industrologic. With RS232 commands I can instantly jump to any scaling setting. You will need to look into your device for this whether you are using the projector, the processor or an external scaler see if you can input scaling commands directly.

mk

Blu Ray is Nothing and 1080p?

Q. First of all I feel that the hd 1080p didn't break in until late 2006. Remember when lcd was the prime and expensive. And Blu Ray and HD DVD were colliding. We all know who the victor is.

Its now 2012 and I hake been hearing talk of this new super HD or UD TV. They call 4K, which suppose to 4 times the resolution of 1080. But forget 4k, we should just jump to 8k Holly COW!

The reg. Standard movie camera is used in 35mm's which is sad to say that most of the quality is wasted to 1080p meaning they have to reformat it and cut or shrink down the true definition and make it small.

I hear those commercials praising Blu Ray as the ultimate highest resolution there is and also for HD TVs.. when really if we had a 4k 120 inch tv affordable around 5 thousand dollars (hypothetical of course) the media would not even support it! Blu-Ray would have to be dual or even quad layered in order to fit a tru 35mm camera definition and don't get me started with the player. The player would need to be more powerful and be back wards compatible.

When DVD came out it was like the biggest thing... but little did I know back then. Lol

So let's see here... 4k kinda = to 35mm, we need a better player and bigger memory device blu ray won't cut it, it would have to be ULTRA Ray lol

And then 8k would be more like 70mm (Imax), oh crap we would have to change EVERYTHING lol

Just Imagine if we had that we would have Nothing to play in that format. They only make Blu Ray in 1080p format so then it would have to be streched hard core making it look aweful lol wow 1080p looking aweful haha

The Market would have start rushing out the next gen formats.

Maybe I don't know what I am saying, I'm probably wrong but as a movie guy I deserve to watch all of the films the way it truly should b intended to watch.

-Jase

Answer
With time, comes changes. As with new technology on it's first year the cost is very high and with time the price drop as more consumer purchasing the product. The first Plasma tv that was introduce was prices at $20,000 plus and Pioneer was the main manufacturer. The first real progress on video for consumers was the Laser Disc also from Pioneer, cost of the disc was in the $30 to $50 dollars. Look at cell phones, today's phone will be a thing of the past in less than a year. The 4K and 8K video will be very expensive, Sony has a projector now that converts current signal to 4K at the price of $25,000. It is on the issue of Home Theater Magazine this month. Onkyo is now offering 4K video processing on the higher end receivers. Yes, it will take time for all those tv stations to convert there system to the 4 or 8 K. Just enjoy what ever comes out. I have over 1,000 Laser Disc in my collection, along with 1,000 DVD and 300 Blu Ray disc. Played on a 106" projector screen from a Panasonic 1080P projector, along with a 65" and 50" Panasonic Plasma tv and a 37" Panasonic LCD tv. At this time, it is all being displayed at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronic Show. Hope this will help you out.

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Projector for my iPad?

Sophie

I want to buy a projector so i can project the netflix on my ipad like a movie theatre. What kind of projector should i get that would work with the iPad and would I need any special attachments?

Answer
You can use any projector with an iPad.
All you need is the video out adapter for iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch that you can get from the apple store or eBay. This should make it capable to hook up to anything with a Video input and if you are really going fancy I believe they even have DVI or HDMI connections now as well.

Below are a few of the different connections that you can get for the iPad.

HDMI: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC953ZM/A?fnode=MTc0MjU4NjE&mco=MTcyMTgxNTk
VGA: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC552ZM/B?fnode=MTc0MjU4NjE&mco=MTc5MzExNTI
Component: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC917ZM/A?fnode=MTc0MjU4NjE&mco=MTc5MzExODU

These are all available on eBay as well fo way cheaper prices.

How to make a smartboard with ipad, LCD projector and apple tv?

MyReflecti

I have an Ipad, nad LCD projector that has HDMI connection and I have a normal Tablet in my classroom. now is It really poosbile to make a smartboard with those 3 things?

pls someone that know the answer answer me. if not , how do i make a smartboard ?

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You can connect your projector to your iPad with the Apple Digital AV Adapter ($39 through Apple Store). This will show your iPad content like slides, movies, photos on the projector. Smartboards generally do more than this though, they allow you to interact with the image, and usually save that interaction in some way. No way to do this without a projector with the proper sensors or without some kind of Microsoft Kinect-like device to give feedback of what you're doing. If you want something easy and reliable, best to stick to an actual smartboard.

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could you please suggest me a good digital camera under 8000?

i have been looking for a nice stylish digital camera with video recording and sound recording features.It would be really great if there is a camera under 8000 with projector feature.

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8000 WHAT? Euros? NZ $? Krone? Rupee?
Somehow I doubt it is Dollars, which of course is the most common currency here on YA.

How an we possibly help you without knowing something THAT basic?

What is a 24 month calculation period?

Gracie

So i wanted to rent a data projector from mr rental (an nz renting thing), and when i went to check the price, and it said $40.10/week 24 month calculation period OR $50.10/week 12 month calculation period...
i have no idea what calculation period means so if anyone could tell me, that would be great (:
thanks,

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A 24 month calculation period mean's a Filling Form Contract Lable. Glad i can help!

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help choosing a projector!?

lynx6201

I'm looking for a home theater projector (~1500$ range or less) for my pool house. The building is about the size of a large living room, and there are a lot windows.

The main thing I've found, is that I probably want something thats pretty bright, a lot of lumens (is 3000 necessary?). I picked out two I thought might work, but since there are so many, I really don't know where to start, but I've been looking at some reviews on cnet..

1. http://reviews.cnet.com/home-theater-projectors/dell-2400mp-dlp-projector/4505-7858_7-31878925.html?ttag=rev_spon_prod

2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824248056

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There are a lot of multimedia/presentation projectors that have high lumens but they are typically less than ideal for home theater use. They use 4:3 ratios and generally have pixel counts like 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 which are lower than high definition's 720p or 1080p.

They may be your only affordable option though as most home theater projector don't go over 2000 lumens and most being under 1500. You could go with one of these and use a high gain screen.

A high gain grey screen would be best when you have more ambient light in your room. Of course then you're talking about a screen that could cost as much as your projector. You will probably need a grey screen to help your black levels anyway.

Ultimately though you are going to have a washed out picture with poor contrast unless you are viewing movies at night. Have you though about buying some blinds or heavy blackout curtains for your windows?

backyard movie projector?

blondiie

How much do they cost, where can i buy or rent one, etc.. everything you know...

all answers get thumbs up

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I've used for different projectors for my outdoor theater including an Epson S3, S4, InFocus IN74 and an Optoma HD70.

Depending on the ambient light in your area (I only have moon and starts with no streetlights) you will need at least 1200 Lumen and as high a contrast ratio as you can find. I get a lot of mine here.

www.tigerdirect.com

One will run from about $500 for 480p, 800 for 720p and $1800 for 1080p.

You will also need something for sound. Below is a great site for newbie outdoor movie enthusiasts, and feel free to email if you need help.

www.backyardtheater.com

weeder

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Need projector & screen advice pleassssssee?

Wayne

Looking for a really good short throw projector that can project on a 120" screen. I need to know what screen and projector to get. Want 1080p/hd/3d ready. Budget is $4000. I am out of luck????

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You are out of luck if you want a true short throw projector (See link 1). That said, for a 120" screen at the THX optimum viewing distance (36 degree horizontal angle to left and right edge of a 16:9 screen) you need to view from 13.4 ft (2nd link). This means that unless you intend to front mount the projector and reverse project onto a translucent screen you either don't need a short throw projector or need to consider a smaller screen. I would strongly suggest considering a projector with lens shift and a fairly wide zoom lens. This can then be rear mounted on a shelf on the back wall and easily set up to fill a 120" screen from 15-20 ft back (or a smaller screen if your room isn't that deep).

For example, the Epson Powerlite 5020UB will fill a 120" screen from between 13,5 and 22 feet (3rd link). With a sub-$3000 price it (or the Panasonic AE8000 which competes with it. See last link) are likely good options.

How do projectors have 3-D?

Mike

I am looking at a projector that says 3d compatible.
My question is is there anything special that is needed. I buy the projector and it projects that blurry image in the screen and if I have the glasses it will appear 3d? I feel like im missing something?

http://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-PJD6531w-Projector--120Hz-Lumens/dp/B0033PRQE2/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1301454968&sr=1-2

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To view content in 3D, you would have to also buy eyeglasses that are compatible with your DLP projector. Viewsonic sells them for $109 each: http://store.viewsonic.com/html/ibeCCtpBuyRoute.jsp?ref=abc&item=3731684&qty=1 . The glasses are electronically shuttered (that's why they cost so much) and will synchronize with the alternating projected views to eliminate the doubled, blurry view that you see without 3D eyeglasses. Don't bother taking home the 3D eyeglasses from a movie theater, they will never be compatible with a home projector.

You would also have to feed 3D material to the projector from a PC that has an Nvidia 3D Vision card installed in it. This would limit your 3D viewing to mostly video games.

If that PC also had a Blu-ray drive installed, then you could get software that could convert the Blu-ray 3D video into a format that is compatible with your projector, but the resolution would be 720p, not 1080p (there are no 1080p 3D DLP projectors). You could not connect a stand alone 3D Blu-ray player directly to that projector to view 3D video, because those players do not yet convert 3D Blu-ray video (frame packed 3D) into the format needed by 3D DLP projectors (sequential 3D).

So the projector has some limitations, and would require investing in eyeglasses, a PC with an Nvidia 3D Vision graphic card, and optionally a Blu-ray disc drive. Projectors that are compatible with frame packed video are being introduced, but start at $4,500: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20017374-1.html . You can read more about home 3D projection at the link below.

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Where can I get the best deal for a home golf simulator in Thailand?

bob north

I need something I can connect to my own computer and a video projector, under $1000(USD) and that let's me hit a moving golf ball, not one connected to a movable arm.

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We live in Thailand and my husband wanted one badly, so I checked google.com and found only Dancindogg golf simulator had offices in Thailand (dancindogggolfsimulator.in.th). Next, I contacted all the different golf simulator companies (Japan, China, Korea, USA) and found them quite expensive and only a few that let you use your own computer, however most let you use your clubs and hit real and plastic golf balls(so they are free moving) and also let connect to a video projector.

We ended up selecting Dancindogg/Thailand, because it was easily the most affordable (was USA PGA merchandise show product of the year), and it came with great golf courses(free) and new courses are also free), while most other simulators charged for their courses and updates. And the Thailand guys included free golf swing analysis software like the professional teachers use and came with a great warrantee, which came free (others had very short warrantees/most charged extra for a decent warrantee) and It also comes with Tiger's PGA Tour?08 game software(free)

Why isn't the projector working on my laptop when I run Optishot Golf Simulator?

Turner

The projector, an Epson, works perfectly fine through other programs when I turn my laptop, a Lenovo ThinkPad, but once I try to run the Optishot Golf Simulator by Dancin' Dogg there is no feedback from the projector. It just goes blank. The program is running on the computer. I've looked for help from the makers of the projector and Optishot but I haven't been able to find an answer. Both the Optishot simulator and the projector are running to the laptop through USB cables, if that makes a difference. Any help?

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have you tried the Fn + F3 keys. this should be the key combination for switching between the laptops screen and an external monitor/projector.

what you need to look for is a Fn key at the bottom left of your keyboard.
Also locate the actual function keys (usually with the F1, F2... keys at the top of your keyboard.) These are usually labeled in blue. one might say LCD or have a rectangle icon on it.

Hold down the FN (key at bottom), ant the proper key from the top row. this should cycle through the screens.

Hope it helps.
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NEC LT280 Projector review?

Calvin W

Hi -
I am considering of purchasing the NEC LT280 Projector for $800 for my home tv/theater, can anyone advise me if this is a good purchase? I can't find any reviews on the NEC LT280 Projector.


Thanks,
JP

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First, here is a link to your projector.

http://www.projectorcentral.com/NEC-LT280.htm

About the only thing I can see that might prevent me from purchasng it is the rather low Contrast rating of 600:1.

Here's a couple more that I can recommend, that are cheaper than the one you are looking at, if you look around.

http://www.projectorcentral.com/InFocus_Home-Play_Big_IN72.htm

http://www.projectorcentral.com/InFocus_Home-Play_Big_IN76.htm

http://www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-HD70.htm

I see the one you're looking at is 2500 lumens which is way more than you need. Increase your contrast and decrease your lumens to about 1000 and you can save some $$$ and get a better picture.

weeder

My NEC NP400 projector is not coming on?

Saadu

When i turn it on the status light and power botton become green as if it is trying to come on, after few second it sounds beep beep and then both power botton and status light goes orange. The lamp light is not coming on. What do i do?

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The lamp is not striking. Read your manual. Take the lamp out and then reinsert it to make sure it's not a bad connection. If you still can't get the lamp to strike then it is likely that the lamp has expired. Buy a new lamp.

If this is already new lamp then the chances are that the projector's lamp ballast circuit is faulty. The ballast acts like a big battery. It stores up enough electrical charge to create the big spark required to start a lamp. Projectors use arc lamps. The electricity has to jump a small gap to create the arc. Mains electricity is not enough on its own, that's why the projectors need a lamp ballast.

If the lamp ballast is faulty then it will need to be replaced. The cost of a new ballast is often more than the price of a lamp.

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Tv or video projector for a home gym?

Ike

What do you think is the best option for watching videos in my home gym? TV or a video projector. If TV wold you go for LCD or Plasma?
Thanks.

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Projectors work best in low to no light conditions. The darker the room the better the picture. Most people don't want to be exercising in the dark, although some of us would probably look better! Not to say that with the right lighting control and sufficient space it couldn't be done.

To allow for an appropriately lit gym going with an LCD or plasma display would be a better choice. In the past LCD tended to have more of a non-glare screen the plasma and would not have as much reflection of the room and its lights. Plasmas were available in larger sizes. These days LCD sizes are beginning to rival those of plasma. If your desired size is available in LCD I would tend to go that direction. If you are looking for a larger size, some careful shopping might land you a screen with a non-glare finish but be wary while shopping- the display area is set up up to minimize glare in all of their sets. Make sure your looking for this flaw as it will really show up once you've gotten the set home. A tilting or articulating mounts can go a long ways in reducing (or at lest redirecting) unwanted reflections as well. Good luck!

How do you make a RCA video projector?

Sanjay S

I want to know how to make a projector with an rca video input in it. If you don't know what an rca video input is, it's the yellow cable plugged into a tv when you want to play your wii, ps2,ps2, etc. If you don't know how to make a projector like that and you know where i can buy a cheep one in a store (like $50 or less) please tell me.

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Just Google "DIY projector") and you'll find numerous suggestions. That said, you are NOT going to make a reasonable projector for $50 or less. The site at the link suggest $200-$800.

You won't find any good used projectors for $50 ... and if you did it will undoubtedly have a burnt out lamp ($300-$500 alone) or other major problem. Expect to pay $300+ for a reconditioned/discontinued projector in a store. You MAY find something on eBay or Craigslist for less ... but before buying verify the condition of the lamp.

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