Ultra short throw projector

[whitehousejamie]

Hi Everyone.

 

I'm looking to buy an ultra short throw projector.

 

The MITSUBISHI WD380U-EST looks like a good option, however can anyone recommend a unit with a shorter throw distance and/or better spec unit in the same price range?

 

Many thanks

[Shez]

Recommendations will rather depend on exactly what features / functionality you need.

 

Over the last couple of years, I've bought a couple of dozen Hitachi EDA100 and EDA220 short throws. They've been ideal for what I need them for but your needs may differ...

[AHYoung]

that mitsubishi unit isnt actualy an Ultra short throw unit but technically a Short throw. An ultra short has a throw ratio of around 0.3:1 like the hitachis mentioned above, and bounces the light off a complex curved mirror back over the top of the unit. A short throw has a throw ration of 0.5:1 or greater and uses a big fisheye lens, but works in a normal manner. You also have to add the depth of the projector into the equation unlike the ultra short.

 

If you want Ultra short, Ive supplied loads of Hitachi CPA 300s and have them in our hire stock. They are pretty bright at 3000 lumens and feature really complex 3d geometry correction which you will probably need.

 

For the Short throw, ive got a load of OPTOMA Ex610ST units in hire stock and they perform well with a ratio of 0.62:1 which is usefull if doing a cube from within if you ever have to...

 

its a common aplication with units designed for wall mounting above whiteboards, so every manufacturer has an offering, but beware the fact that there is NO flexibility in the mounting position, thats why id allways suggest the hitachi as with the complex keystoning, you can cheat it when its just not possible.

 

If you want to discuss in more detail your needs, contact me...

[Nicktaylor]

I have done some graphic work for a show in the Palace Theatre in Watford. We are trying out an Epson 460i and everyone is amazed about the quality and power. Lighting onto a a gauze with lighting coming up and down behind as action moves on. Rigged I think about 2.5m inside the pros arch and gives an image about three quarters the width of the stage. Okay its not a £300 unit, but its a lot more affordable than the big professional machines

[jona1984]

We've got a pair of Sanyo PDG-DWL2500s - they're bright and great for when space is an issue; you can basically push them RIGHT up against the front/back of your screen. Certainly helps to use them for shows where there are a large amount of bodies backstage - the number of DJs' drunk girlfriends I've had to physically remove from right in the way of the light of a rear-project screen has reduced dramatically, which is nice.....

 

I'm just about to implement one upside-down in our club venue to make a 'virtual sky'....check out our

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http://www.dabs.com/images/product/uni2/DigitalContent/73/73YC_C747D578-4BE4-4490-925C-C6073A49798B_large.jpg

[Gareth A]

We've got a pair of Sanyo PDG-DWL2500s - they're bright and great for when space is an issue; you can basically push them RIGHT up against the front/back of your screen. Certainly helps to use them for shows where there are a large amount of bodies backstage - the number of DJs' drunk girlfriends I've had to physically remove from right in the way of the light of a rear-project screen has reduced dramatically, which is nice.....

 

I'm just about to implement one upside-down in our club venue to make a 'virtual sky'....check out our

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http://www.dabs.com/images/product/uni2/DigitalContent/73/73YC_C747D578-4BE4-4490-925C-C6073A49798B_large.jpg

 

These units are awesome .!! I have to admit, but are limited in their brightness / contrast that you can control.

 

But for what they are - they are pretty cool.

[ivojo]

 

These units are awesome .!! I have to admit, but are limited in their brightness / contrast that you can control.

 

But for what they are - they are pretty cool.

 

The Sanyo's were great machines but bear in mind that Sanyo no longer exists as a brand so supply will be a bit limited. Might mean you can pick up a bargain though.

[AHYoung]

sanyo hasnt existed for years having been absorbed by panasonic ages ago but only actually closed recently, however you can buy the same model as either a panoaonic or rebadged as a canon. again id suggest the Hitach cpa 300 / 301 as being brighter with some usefull geometric capabilities. The Sanyo / Panasonic / canon units are decent though, There is a fair bit of misinformation about the status of the Sanyo product continuing as Panasonic, but in effect with a couple of expections, most of the newest Sanyos exist as Panasonics, same features, similar pricing, just a slightly different route to market.