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Don Palomaki · October 12th, 2002, 06:30 AM

Is there an old thread on video projectors, or any thought on which are the better models for projecting NTSC from MiniDV, the ocasioinal DVD, and S-VHS/VHS tapes? Loooking for something under $3200 that can also do a nice job on XGA from a laptop PC.

Chris Hurd · October 12th, 2002, 09:09 AM

About the only input I can give you Don is on the Canon stuff:

See http://www.canonprojectors.com/

These are basically Sanyo-OEM'ed units with Canon glass. They have a good reputation. The LV-S2 and LV-X2 are listed there but I haven't seen them in person yet. The nice thing about the website is you can download the instruction manuals and product brochures if you choose. There's a comparison chart at:

http://www.canonprojectors.com/lvs2/compare.html

The LV-X2 is under $3000 and is native XGA. Hope this helps,

Jeff Donald · October 12th, 2002, 11:23 AM

Dre.... used to work for Barco. He may have some valuable input on this.

Jeff

Andre De Clercq · October 12th, 2002, 12:33 PM

Yes Jeff, I know what projectors and their properties and limits are. Unfortunately Barco (where I am still R&D Adviser) is only involved in the very high (and expensive) end of these large screen markets. (www.barco.com/projectors_systems/). So I (we) are not realy evaluation the volume products. Today, so many good consumer projectors are available that I am unable to give any real found advise. I sometimes use (privately) a small Liesegang DLP projector. I have been impressed by Sony and Seleco projectors too... Important features are ANSI lumens output if there is not a full ambient light control possibility (dark room). In case low ambient light is possible contrast ratio (best with CRT and DLP in second place) is more important. CRT projectors (unless the very high end) are not advisable for computer images. Pixel oriented displays (lcd,dlp,led,plasma...) are best when matched with the computer's resolutions (remappers are never flawless). Higher pixelcounts avoid pixelvisibility especially with LCD projectors. DLP projectors give the best garantee for grayscale tracking and gamma matching. Hope this help a bit. If there are specific(technical) questions I will be happy to serve.

Don Donatello · October 17th, 2002, 11:32 AM

take a look over at

http://www.projectorcentral.com/

Kyle "Doc" Mitchell · October 17th, 2002, 06:53 PM

Hello Don:

There are LCD projectors out there that can get your job done. Check out MVS - Medical Video Systems - and they have great projectors for good prices. Take a look at the Sanyo PLV-60 (might be in price range); however, the Sony X1000U might do your job too.

take a look at
http://www.medicalvideosystems.com or
http://www.forhometheater.com

Buy wisely.

Regards,

Kyle "Doc" Mitchell

October 12th, 2002, 06:30 AM	#1
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Video Projectors Is there an old thread on video projectors, or any thought on which are the better models for projecting NTSC from MiniDV, the ocasioinal DVD, and S-VHS/VHS tapes? Loooking for something under $3200 that can also do a nice job on XGA from a laptop PC.

October 12th, 2002, 09:09 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	About the only input I can give you Don is on the Canon stuff: See http://www.canonprojectors.com/ These are basically Sanyo-OEM'ed units with Canon glass. They have a good reputation. The LV-S2 and LV-X2 are listed there but I haven't seen them in person yet. The nice thing about the website is you can download the instruction manuals and product brochures if you choose. There's a comparison chart at: http://www.canonprojectors.com/lvs2/compare.html The LV-X2 is under $3000 and is native XGA. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 12th, 2002, 11:23 AM	#3
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Dre.... used to work for Barco. He may have some valuable input on this. Jeff

October 12th, 2002, 12:33 PM	#4
Andre De Clercq Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 804	Yes Jeff, I know what projectors and their properties and limits are. Unfortunately Barco (where I am still R&D Adviser) is only involved in the very high (and expensive) end of these large screen markets. (www.barco.com/projectors_systems/). So I (we) are not realy evaluation the volume products. Today, so many good consumer projectors are available that I am unable to give any real found advise. I sometimes use (privately) a small Liesegang DLP projector. I have been impressed by Sony and Seleco projectors too... Important features are ANSI lumens output if there is not a full ambient light control possibility (dark room). In case low ambient light is possible contrast ratio (best with CRT and DLP in second place) is more important. CRT projectors (unless the very high end) are not advisable for computer images. Pixel oriented displays (lcd,dlp,led,plasma...) are best when matched with the computer's resolutions (remappers are never flawless). Higher pixelcounts avoid pixelvisibility especially with LCD projectors. DLP projectors give the best garantee for grayscale tracking and gamma matching. Hope this help a bit. If there are specific(technical) questions I will be happy to serve.

October 17th, 2002, 11:32 AM	#5
Don Donatello Hawaiian Shirt Mogul Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: northern cailfornia Posts: 1,261	take a look over at http://www.projectorcentral.com/

October 17th, 2002, 06:53 PM	#6
Kyle "Doc" Mitchell Doconomus Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 100	Hello Don: There are LCD projectors out there that can get your job done. Check out MVS - Medical Video Systems - and they have great projectors for good prices. Take a look at the Sanyo PLV-60 (might be in price range); however, the Sony X1000U might do your job too. take a look at http://www.medicalvideosystems.com or http://www.forhometheater.com Buy wisely. Regards, Kyle "Doc" Mitchell