Deciding on the right projector is not as easy as it used to be. Especially with all the features and specifications to compare, also not to mention the great number of digital projectors and technologies on the market today. You can see an example of this just by researching the latest Sharp LCD Projector. This article will briefly discuss two parameters that are crucial to know about, brightness and projector panel type or technology. With a basic grasp of brightness and projector types, you will be able to make a much more informed decision as to what projector will best meet your needs.
About Brightness
One of the first things you might want to compare when choosing a projector is it’s brightness. Your screening environment will often dictate what you choose and how many lumens (the measure of brightness) you need. Also, if you’re going to use this for your workplace as a portable presentation device you have to take into account its adjustability. Generally, brighter projectors that can put out a higher amount of lumens tend to be more expensive. 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 ANSI lumens or more. These are really bright projectors suitable for use in very large venues or even outdoors. High lumen projectors also excell at greater distances and projecting larger screen sizes.
• 1800 to 3000 ANSI is mainly used for educational applications like in big classrooms or auditorium meetings. It can also be used for convenient home entertainment viewing and enjoyment, especially when you’re not satisfied with just your TV and want your collection of DVDs to be projected well.
• 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
The main projector types are LCD and DLP. LCD is now the more widely used of the two. As the technology is more common and less proprietary, LCD panels like those in the Sharp Projectors are slightly cheaper than DLP panels. Projectors that use LCD panel technology are also known to produce deeper color saturation and generally seem to be capable of greater brightness levels.
Projectors utilizing DLP technology can cost the same or slightly more than LCD projectors but are generally thought to produce deeper, darker black levels and higher contrast ratios than LCDs. DLP also has a reputation for working well in home theater use and for doing a great job at projecting film like images. Some feel that DLP lamps are stronger and generally last longer than LCD ones. Check out some information on the DLP Video Projectors to get a feel for DLP capabilities.
