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Refurb Epson 2000 Lumen WXGA 16:10 Projectors - $199 & Free Shipping!!
griffindodd:
--- Quote from: Brian74 on March 06, 2013, 11:06:44 am ---So how big of a screen can I get without losing to much quality of the image?
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That's a bit if a vague question but assuming you are putting a quality picture in - say 720p or above from computer or bluray and use either the VGA or component inputs then I'm sure you could go at least 100" and be happy. The amount of light you have in the room will effect the image quality more than any other factor. Remember these are 'display' projectors not home theater/movie projectors, don't get me wrong they will give you astounding bang for your buck and movies will look awesome, just don't expect 6500k white levels and 100,000:1 contrast ratios.
Put a black cloth border around your projection area for extra visual punch, or make yourself a screen out of light grey spandex or curtain blackout cloth stretched across a wood frame. Here's a link to Carl's place where they show you how to build an awesome DIY screen that looks professional for less than $100.
http://www.carlofet.com/build-your-own-projector-screen/
He has all the materials available for sale on his site, I got all my gear from him and made a fantastic screen for my man cave in about an hour. When people see it with a movie or sports playing they are absolutely blown away by it.
Brian74:
Sorry for being vague, I am at work, in between stops delivering beer.
griffindodd:
--- Quote from: Brian74 on March 06, 2013, 12:25:14 pm ---Sorry for being vague, I am at work, in between stops delivering beer.
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No problems man, just drop by my house on your route ;D.
Brian74:
--- Quote from: griffindodd on March 06, 2013, 11:20:01 am ---
--- Quote from: Brian74 on March 06, 2013, 11:06:44 am ---So how big of a screen can I get without losing to much quality of the image?
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That's a bit if a vague question but assuming you are putting a quality picture in - say 720p or above from computer or bluray and use either the VGA or component inputs then I'm sure you could go at least 100" and be happy. The amount of light you have in the room will effect the image quality more than any other factor. Remember these are 'display' projectors not home theater/movie projectors, don't get me wrong they will give you astounding bang for your buck and movies will look awesome, just don't expect 6500k white levels and 100,000:1 contrast ratios.
Put a black cloth border around your projection area for extra visual punch, or make yourself a screen out of light grey spandex or curtain blackout cloth stretched across a wood frame. Here's a link to Carl's place where they show you how to build an awesome DIY screen that looks professional for less than $100.
http://www.carlofet.com/build-your-own-projector-screen/
He has all the materials available for sale on his site, I got all my gear from him and made a fantastic screen for my man cave in about an hour. When people see it with a movie or sports playing they are absolutely blown away by it.
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This will be my first projector. For the price, I'm not expecting much. This is going to take the place of the DIY projector I was going to build. As long as the family and I can watch movies and play games on it. That is good enough for me. When it comes to the screen, I was looking at a retractable one. I live in a townhouse, so I cant have a fixed screen until we get a house. For the mean time, what kind of screen do you suggest?
RandyT:
--- Quote from: griffindodd on March 06, 2013, 11:20:01 am ---http://www.carlofet.com/build-your-own-projector-screen/
He has all the materials available for sale on his site, I got all my gear from him and made a fantastic screen for my man cave in about an hour. When people see it with a movie or sports playing they are absolutely blown away by it.
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Our current conference room used to be the dining room of the 120 year old 4-story hotel that is GroovyGameGear's new home. On one end, there was a framed, old and beat up digital print, which was ~16:10 format, and large enough for a 16' diagonal 16:9 image. I used the curtain backing material mentioned above to turn this fixed frame into a projection screen. If anyone has any doubts about that material, they shouldn't. Great reflectivity, no shiny spots, stretches nicely, and it seems quite durable. I don't know if I would let the sun beat on it for too long, but we've been careful around it and over a year later, it still looks as good as the day I installed it. The best part is the price. There's no need to pay the crazy prices for the "pro" material when this works so well.
--- Quote from: Brian74 on March 06, 2013, 11:06:44 am ---So how big of a screen can I get without losing to much quality of the image?
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My first question in response to this is "How big do you want it?" I was testing the unit with a 12' diagonal section of my screen, and even watched a whole movie. I don't think I ever cursed it for any issues while watching, so that's probably a good indicator. Anything below that, in a room with subdued lighting, and I'm sure you will be happy. Keep in mind also that LCD technology has what is known as the "screen door" effect. All those little LCD pixels have a small black space between them The larger the screen, and the closer you are to it, the more apparent they become. The projector can focus an image about 30' wide, but this effect becomes very apparent at that size.
--- Quote from: Brian74 on March 06, 2013, 11:06:44 am ---This will be my first projector. For the price, I'm not expecting much. This is going to take the place of the DIY projector I was going to build. As long as the family and I can watch movies and play games on it. That is good enough for me. When it comes to the screen, I was looking at a retractable one. I live in a townhouse, so I cant have a fixed screen until we get a house. For the mean time, what kind of screen do you suggest?
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My first one was 23 years ago. It was a wooden box with an overdriven 13" TV, a mirror and a projector lens. The "screen" was a piece of painted masonite. I wish my first one was as nice as this unit. :lol
The family will love it, once you get it tweaked in. The only hurdle you have in front of you is the screen. Retractable screens are nice, but large ones tend to be seamed (it usually isn't too noticeable). The biggest issue is cost. The one I used to use cost $100 more than this projector does, and that was the "budget" offering. If that's out of your range, I suggest that you look at building your own, with the material discussed above. The important parts are the weighted bottom, and smooth take-up roller so it hangs flat and doesn't wrinkle when rolled up. A small gear motor and 2-way switch would probably be easier to put together than a manual roll-up mechanism.