There are many specs and features to take into consideration when buying for example a new or used Optoma DLP Projector. This article will briefly discuss two parameters that are crucial to know about, brightness and projector panel type or technology. By learning about these two things, you will be better equipped to choose the best projector for your purposes.

The Right Brightness

Often the most noticeable projector parameter is brightness. Your screening environment will often dictate what you choose and how many lumens (the measure of brightness) you need. The flexibility or ability of a projector to project at angles and with less than ideal placement is also important. The higher the brightness threshold is, the pricier it’s certainly going to be. Here’s a breakdown of the ANSI luminosity levels and their standard usage, but keep in mind it’s all up to you to choose which would be best.

• 3000 plus ANSI lumens and  more. Great for outdoor occasions, big theaters or huge screenings, also projecting with the room lights on.

• 1800 to 3000 ANSI lumens. Good for large classrooms or lecture halls, also projectors in this range can be great for home theaters, movie DVD and HD viewing.

• 1000 to 1800 ANSI Lumens are generally fine for basic business presentations and meetings in darkened rooms, simple graphics, general entertainment and games.

DLP and LCD Projector Panels

LCD and DLP are currently the dominant projector panel technologies. LCD is currently used more widely now. Canon LCD Projectors panel technology may cost slightly less than DLP panels. Projectors that use LCD technology are also known to produce deeper color saturation and generally seem to be capable of greater brightness levels.

DLP projectors can be in the similar price range but are often capable of greater contrasts with darker blacks than the LCD. DLP is also very popular in home theater enthusiast circles for it’s ability (high end DLP  projectors) to create a strikingly film like experience. DLP lamps are believed by some to last longer than LCD lamps. Check out some information on the DLP Optoma Projectors to get a feel for DLP capabilities.

 

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