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Projector for 275" 16:9 Screen
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Post 1 made on Thursday August 17, 2017 at 22:03
chris-L5S
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I have a project i'm working on. It involves a 275" 16:9 screen. I need a projector that will do at least 1080p and be visible with some ambient light. I have a budget that I need to keep the projector cost to below $4000 MSRP.

I have looked at Epson Pro G7400 5500 Lumens [Link: epson.com], and a Vivitek DU3341 5500 Lumens [Link: vivitekusa.com], but these are a little over budget. Also, client doesnt want to have to spend $450+ for a replacement lamp. It doesn't need all of the bells and whistles.


This setup will for mainly movies and TV.
TIA
Post 2 made on Thursday August 17, 2017 at 22:09
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Tell the client what they want doesn't exist and they have an unreasonable budget.
OP | Post 3 made on Thursday August 17, 2017 at 22:11
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On August 17, 2017 at 22:09, osiris said...
Tell the client what they want doesn't exist and they have an unreasonable budget.

I know, but I wanted to see what I could find. I am going to suggest the 2 to him, but would like some other options. thanks
Post 4 made on Thursday August 17, 2017 at 22:59
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I think your cost is missing a zero.

But seriously, I think you'll need to throw some science at your customer. On a 22' diagonal screen your Epson at a bare minimum would have to be 29' away. On a 1.0 gain screen it would only produce about 10 fL. With even a bit of ambient light you'll need to produce at least 20 fL but more than likely 40-60 fL.

I've done 13' screens in ambient light where 12,000 lumens wasn't enough.
Post 5 made on Friday August 18, 2017 at 08:42
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Never will you find that unicorn. Especially if he doesn't want to replace bulbs, your only option is laser source.

Epson has the Pro L1100U, but that budget needs to be stretched a long way for it.
Post 6 made on Friday August 18, 2017 at 08:57
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I want a pony for Christmas, too.
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Post 7 made on Friday August 18, 2017 at 12:20
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Digital Projection, $100,000 and your good to go. Oh, BTW the replacement bulbs cost about as much as his projector budget.
Post 8 made on Friday August 18, 2017 at 12:27
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Now that's an unrealistic budget.
Post 9 made on Friday August 18, 2017 at 16:50
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I always liken the lumens needed from the projector to icing on a cake. Your customer has a massive cake and one little tub of icing. He needs 10-20 more tubs of icing to get where they want to be.

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Post 10 made on Friday August 18, 2017 at 17:12
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Sounds like the customer has an "expert" friend in the background.
Post 11 made on Friday August 18, 2017 at 21:43
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On August 18, 2017 at 17:12, buzz said...
Sounds like the customer has an "expert" friend in the background.

Buzz, whilst that can't be ruled out, what I think that it comes down to, is the term 'perceived value'.
A lot of people simply think that a projector costs around a thousand dollars (we, off course, know how much they usually cost).
It's simply helping lift that 'perceived value' to a more realistic figure, the smart/good clients 'get it' and the others, well, they're harder work!
Post 12 made on Saturday August 19, 2017 at 20:20
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For the life of me I cannot understand why you would recommend anything to him. That price range will not do what you are asking. Why would you recommend something that will not work?
There is no truth anymore. Only assertions. The internet world has no interest in truth, only vindication for preconceived assumptions.
OP | Post 13 made on Saturday August 19, 2017 at 20:41
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On August 19, 2017 at 20:20, tomciara said...
For the life of me I cannot understand why you would recommend anything to him. That price range will not do what you are asking. Why would you recommend something that will not work?

we talked about what a setup like this could cost, but this system will only be used a few times a year and the image doesn't have to be perfect. I understand that even having it completely dark and with even a $25k projector, it will not be the best, especially around the edges with any light. The budget is tight and it is what it is.

So, I figured I would ask here and see what i could come up with. I might be able to spend $5k or even maybe $7k, but that is the limit.

So let me rephrase the question, if you could only spend $4-$7k MSRP on a projector with a roughly 275" screen, what manufacturer and type would you use?

I mentioned the part about the bulbs and not wanting to replace them, BenQ has the SU931 DLP WUXGA 6,000 Lumen Projector, but the lamps are listed to last 1000 hours and are $600 to replace. I was hoping to get a projector that had either longer life lamps or less expensive lamps.

thanks
Post 14 made on Saturday August 19, 2017 at 22:04
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At "a few times a year", the bulb might outlast the projector.

Is the screen already in place? If not, is the screen bundled in the $4K budget? It's a "cost", but a projector that fits the proposed budget could be borrowed or rented. If the project fails, the failure will be a cheaper lesson than purchasing a projector, then having the project fail.

Last edited by buzz on August 19, 2017 22:20.
Post 15 made on Sunday August 20, 2017 at 01:11
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On August 19, 2017 at 20:41, chris-L5S said...
we talked about what a setup like this could cost, but this system will only be used a few times a year and the image doesn't have to be perfect. I understand that even having it completely dark and with even a $25k projector, it will not be the best, especially around the edges with any light. The budget is tight and it is what it is.

But it is still wrong. You are ready to put your name on a project that will be so inferior that it will be embarrassing. Plus you will still have the expensive bulb problem when you are done. You are better off saying that it is just not doable. Or tell him that for you to do it, this is what it takes, else he is wasting his hard earned money.
There is no truth anymore. Only assertions. The internet world has no interest in truth, only vindication for preconceived assumptions.
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