For Projector Owners: Watching a movie on the projector that you missed in the theatre.... (1 Viewer)

[TheBat]

I have recently joined the projector club. I got the optoma gt1080.

I have been watching movies that I missed in the theatre because I was too young to see it. I had seen it on vhs, dvd, blu ray. it was not the same as watching it on the projector. I watched the first alien movie, rambo first blood, mad max 1 and 2, jaws, and many others. I was curious if others have differnt reaction or the same as me. I understood better the films on the big screen then small screen say the first alien or mad max 2. I guess some movies might lose translation on the small screen.


Jacob

 

[Keith Cobby]

Congratulations on joining the projector club. I joined last year when I also bought an Optoma. Watching films (and TV in HD) is an entirely new experience and is what blu-rays are made for.

 

[Bob Cashill]

Yes, congratulations. Projection is amazing; I've revisited lots of old favorites as well.

 

[John Sparks]

I very rarely go to the movies...but, some are meant for the big screen, like the newest Mad Max. I love my dedicated HT, but seeing that movie in a Regal RPX screen with Dolby Atmos speakers on the ceiling, that was worth the extra few bucks! But, then again, I can't wait to see it in my HT!

 

[TheBat]

Thank you. I am enjoying the projector very much.. I have mad max on vudu.. it was great. I also saw it in the theatre twice.. once in 2d and once in 3d with dbox chairs.,it was excellent.


Jacob

 

[Dave H]

What sized screen do you have, Jacob?


I went front projection last year with a dedicated theater room with 7.1 audio. Amazing experience; I'm using a pro calibrated JVC RS4810 and Stewart ST100 2:35 screen that is 9 feet wide.


One thing that became apparent to me was how some movies truly are made for the big screen - a number of scope epic films in particular.


I haven't seen the new Max Mad, but plan on renting it next week. It should be a great experience.

 

[TheBat]

I am about 132 diagonal. its a great size for movies. I am still getting used to the tv shows. I mostly remember tv being much smaller.

I am using a wall at the moment.

Jacob

 

[Dave H]

I am about 132 diagonal. its a great size for movies. I am still getting used to the tv shows. I mostly remember tv being much smaller.

I am using a wall at the moment.

Jacob

You'll really like it once you get a screen; just be sure to get a decent one based on the environment and viewing conditions.

 

[AshJW]

Yes, congratulations. Projection is amazing; I've revisited lots of old favorites as well.

Not only revisiting old favorites but first experiences of old classics, never seen before.

It's not the same as watching them on a TV-set, even a big one.

 

[TheBat]

You'll really like it once you get a screen; just be sure to get a decent one based on the environment and viewing conditions.

I heard it was best to use a wall so you can figure out the size of the screen. down the road i will deal with a screen.


Jacob

 

[davidmatychuk]

A general question about projectors because you all seem like my kind of home theatre fans: how long do projector bulbs last, and how much do they cost?

 

[John Hermes]

I heard it was best to use a wall so you can figure out the size of the screen. down the road i will deal with a screen.


Jacob

I used a white painted wall before I got my screen(s). It works well, especially with some black masking around the image. I used the rolls of felt tape they sell with peel-off sticky back for that.

 

[John Hermes]

A general question about projectors because you all seem like my kind of home theatre fans: how long do projector bulbs last, and how much do they cost?

The lamps are usually rated around 2000-3000 hours. They don't burn out usually, just get progressively dimmer as they age. I replaced my lamp a while back and it was around $120 as I recall. Some projectors have lamps that are 3-4x that. I don't use my projector other than for showing movies (don't watch TV on it), so I replaced my lamp after about five years. I'm sure many others replace it much more often that that.

 

[TheBat]

I used a white painted wall before I got my screen(s). It works well, especially with some black masking around the image. I used the rolls of felt tape they sell with peel-off sticky back for that.

thanks.


Jacob

 

[Bryan^H]

A general question about projectors because you all seem like my kind of home theatre fans: how long do projector bulbs last, and how much do they cost?

3,000 hours is a lot of viewing. My Optoma DLP projector has been in constant nightly use since mid-June. and I was shocked when I saw my lamp timer was clocked in at just over 100 hours last night.

 

[Reed Grele]

A general question about projectors because you all seem like my kind of home theatre fans: how long do projector bulbs last, and how much do they cost?

I've owned 6 different projectors since 2006 (3 Pannys, 1 BenQ, 1 Sharp, 1 Epson).


The turnover rate has been such that I've never had to replace a lamp yet. However, since my Sharp 30K DLP has been getting the most use, I did invest in some extra lamps which I purchased from a source in China.They are the bare, OEM lamps, and I already tried replacing one (not terribly difficult) just to make sure that I could do it, and that they work. If I had to purchase the entire assembly, it would have cost me more than double what I paid for the bare lamp.


Anyway, lamp assemblies range from approx. $150 - $350 for most entry level - mid priced projectors. And some now last up to 4k - 5k hours. So I wouldn't worry too much about the lamps. Just find a projector that you can afford and enjoy the big picture!

 

[Bryan^H]

For me personally, the 3D presentation of my projector was worth the price of the projector alone. I have viewed 3D on a few TV sets(which were fine) but on my projector the immersive feeling I get is second to none. Good thing I have been buying 3D titles all along. That decision is paying off big time.

 

[Bob Cashill]

Yes, 3D is utterly captivating when projected.

 

[TheBat]

For me personally, the 3D presentation of my projector was worth the price of the projector alone. I have viewed 3D on a few TV sets(which were fine) but on my projector the immersive feeling I get is second to none. Good thing I have been buying 3D titles all along. That decision is paying off big time.

Its much better on a projector for sure.


Jacob

 

[Reed Grele]

Its much better on a projector for sure.


Jacob

And with my Sharp 30k 3D (DLP), NO GHOSTING... Ever!