I could use some advice on purchasing a new projector. I have been using a Proxima DP2000s for the last 4 or 5 years. It does a fine job with my basic powerpoint presentations when speaking for work. However, as I find myself with some speaking engagements that call for me to include some of my photographs, I am not happy with the way it renders the color. Just to be sure it's not just my photographs - I have tested it by projecting gallery shots from this website - they are not so great either and I know you guys and gals have excellent work. In addition, while it is not an especially large projector, I wouldn't mind something a little smaller.
I would appreciate some recommendations that might be more suitable for my evolving needs. Thanks.
Hi Jim,
We did a lot of testing on different projectors in house a while back. We found that the DLP projectors have a significant trade off between brightness and color gamut, so that if you wanted your presentations to have rich, saturated color, you would have to choose a setting that reduces the brightness considerably.
If you happen to have one of these now, you might try changing the default "scene" setting (which is usually something like "PC" or "Presentation") to something like "Movie" or "Theater". These settings tend to give you a larger color gamut.
Alternatively, you're better off looking into the "3LCD" technology for color critical work with projectors. These might not have quite the top brightness of a DLP projector, but give a better balance of brightness and gamut.
I broke out the manual for the projector (who would think) and I am going to try you suggestion to adjust the settings - I found a photography setting. Hopefully this will improve things.
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2 repliesI would appreciate some recommendations that might be more suitable for my evolving needs. Thanks.
Jim
We did a lot of testing on different projectors in house a while back. We found that the DLP projectors have a significant trade off between brightness and color gamut, so that if you wanted your presentations to have rich, saturated color, you would have to choose a setting that reduces the brightness considerably.
If you happen to have one of these now, you might try changing the default "scene" setting (which is usually something like "PC" or "Presentation") to something like "Movie" or "Theater". These settings tend to give you a larger color gamut.
Alternatively, you're better off looking into the "3LCD" technology for color critical work with projectors. These might not have quite the top brightness of a DLP projector, but give a better balance of brightness and gamut.
I broke out the manual for the projector (who would think) and I am going to try you suggestion to adjust the settings - I found a photography setting. Hopefully this will improve things.
Jim