Sonia
I have local high schools using the Optoma EH340UST - 4,000 lumen 0.25 throw ratio, these represent great value at a list price around $2500 (though often can be had for less then $2,000, but ...
- at more than about 20ft wide it gets blurry/distorted around the edges in particular (the manufacture recommends a screen size of less than 100" diagonal (thats about 7ft x 4ft
- it is easily washed out even with relatively careful lighting
We have Epson Powerlite 700U 4,000 lument 0.27 throw ratio with laser light sourve - these are about the same price, but much bigger/heavier machines, and fair slightly better in use, but you still need to maintain a fairly dark stage to see anything clearly.
We believe that for truly usable results your need at least 8,000-10,000 lumens. We rent and recommend the NEC laser NP-PA803 or NP-PX1005Q with the optional Ultra Short Throw lens - we use the NP39ML 0.38 lens - they also have a 0.32 lens. The 8,000 lumen with 0.38 lens is about $11,000 - another $2,000 for the 0.32 lens
The 10,000 lumen project is an insane $11,000 more ...
We also like the Panasonic range of high-powered installation projectors.
Even the smaller Broadway shows are using projectors with outputs in the 25,000 to 40,000 lumen range.
Hope this helps some
Rod
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Rod Reilly
Owner, Bodymics
908-899-1277
Somerset NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-30-2018 22:46
From: Sonja Brown
Subject: Short throw projector for stage
What are your recommendations on a short throw projector? Suggested lumens? Manufacturer? Other considerations? Thank you!
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Sonja Brown, Theatre Teacher
Thespian Troupe 839
Galt High School
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