Digital Projector

[adrian_stone1]

<p>I would be very grateful for any advice regarding my planned purchase.<br>

I need a digital projector to present photographic lectures to camera clubs with an attendance of up to 50 people per night. The room will be dark. I can determine the projector's distance from the screen, which will be 7 feet square maximum. I believe lots of lumens are important . I've heard that multimedia projectors are too contrasty, better to go for a home theatre projector. It needs to be portable (size and weight is an issue). It needs to be switchable to UK power supply, 240v and 50 hertz. I believe high resolution is a real benefit. I've also had Canon recommended. I can spend up to US$900.00. Any recommendations?<br>

Adrian</p>

 

[frank_skomial]

<p><a href="http://www.photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00RC6q">http://www.photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00RC6q</a></p>

<p>also:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.world-import.com/ptlm1.htm">http://www.world-import.com/ptlm1.htm</a><br />Panasonic:</p>

<ul>

<li><strong>Model: PTLM1PN</strong> </li>

<li><strong>Multi-System Digital LCD Projector</strong> </li>

<li>Accepts NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL 60, SECAM/ HDTV video signals </li>

<li>Projects video 33" – 300" </li>

<li>Throw Distance 3′10" – 36" </li>

<li>Resolution: SVGA </li>

<li>Pixels: 800 x 600 </li>

<li>ANSI Lumens: 1200 </li>

<li>SVGA 800 x 600 resolution </li>

<li>1200 ANSI lumens </li>

<li>400:1 contrast ratio </li>

<li>Wireless remote control </li>

<li>One touch auto setup with keystone correction </li>

<li>4:3 screen ratio </li>

<li>Manual zoom lens and focus </li>

<li>3x digital zoom </li>

<li>Extra short throw lens </li>

<li>Anti theft feature </li>

<li>User password </li>

<li>Auto power off </li>

<li>Control panel lock </li>

<li>Colour temperature selection </li>

<li>Index window </li>

<li>Card remote control </li>

<li>Still mode </li>

<li>Lamp replacement warning indicator </li>

<li>8 language on screen menu </li>

<li>Shutter function for image and sound muting </li>

<li>RCA Video input port </li>

<li>S-Video Mini DIN 4-pin port </li>

<li>RCA Audio input ports </li>

<li>HD 15-pin D-sub input port </li>

<li>Weight: 1.6kg </li>

<li>Dimensions: 10.5" wide X 8.5" Deep X 3" High </li>

<li>110-240 Volt 50/60 Hz Auto Switching AC Power Supply </li>

</ul>

[jim_momary]

<p>One sidenote - although very durable, scope out the cost for a replacement lamp. You should put a pillow on the ground before you do, so it'll hurt less when you keel over.<br>

Jim</p>

[adrian_stone1]

<p>Thanks very much both of you for your help. It's a complicated subject but I'm much better equiped to make an informed decision, thanks to your advice.<br>

All the best. Adrian</p>

[adrian_stone1]

<p>Thanks very much both of you for your help. It's a complicated subject but I'm much better equiped to make an informed decision, thanks to your advice.<br>

All the best. Adrian</p>