Basic questions about projectors and screens (1 Viewer)

[Dan Kolacz]

Hello,

Sorry to spamulate this forum board with my recent posts about projectors in the last couple days, but I have decided to buy a projector and screen in the next 2 weeks, and up to this point, I kew nothing about them AT ALL.

So I am thinking of getting the Infocus 4805 or the Infocus 5000.

I am also thinking of getting the Stewart Studiotek 130 (white) screen. Would this be a good match? Is there a cheaper/better solutiuons for DLP?

My room is going to be totally dark when using, however, the walls and ceiling are white.

I have read as much info as I could find around the web about screens and projectors, but from what I have seen (may be wrong) the Stewart screens were touted best for CRT based systems.

Any comments would be helpful

 

[Bob Maged]

White walls + white ceiling + bright PJ + matte white screen = one very washed out picture.

 

[Dan Kolacz]

>>White walls + white ceiling + bright PJ + matte white screen = one very washed out picture



Ooooh, I was hoping you wouldn't say that!

My ceiling is angled and about 8 feet higher than the screen would be if it makes a difference.

I like the idea of the white screens because of the more accurate/vibrant colors.

The 4805 has a lower power mode. Mybe this will lessen the effect???

 

[Brian Corr]

Even in low power, the 4805 is plenty bright for most app's.
Stewart is best in screens but you could get away with a Dalite and save some $$$. I agree about sticking to a white screen for the best pic. And the 4805 needs little to no help on the contrast side of things.
I don't think the picture will be washed out, just bright, as long as you can control the light coming in from outside.
If you can paint the room, I highly recommend it. I installed my equipment before painting the room and it's a DRAMATIC difference having dark walls.