Is there a projector that is under $300 that could be used with this screen for outdoor use at night with little ambient light?
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The Optoma DS325 or DS326 would be good options in that price range. I've used the 325 from the rear and it looks pretty good at 2800 lumens, it does a nice job in dim light. The 326 would be a bit better probably for a smidge more $ and 3000 lumens.
780864
good luck on finding a projector that cheap. you need a bright one to make it visible from the corct side..
1270991
You don't neede a projector you dcan connect to a big screen tv via an rgb connector, same cable you use to connext a desktop to a monitor. If you pan to use it for presenttions then you would want a projector viewsonic makes good ones, look for the hights lumins and be aware that the bulbs for these projectors are around $200
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I like the Uncle Milton Star Theatre Pro, except the light is a little bit weak. This is "ok" for my wife and I sitting around in our living room listening to music, looking up at the planets. But for a really serious domed black surface, you need something that is brighter, in my opinion. Last year a lighting engineer (who owns the company that makes slides at http://www.microstru.com) emailed me and offered to make a brighter light if he got at least 500 orders. I emailed him that I was interested, but I don't think he every got enough order. You may want to email that company about getting a brighter light. It may cost you a premium, but I'm sure he can sup-up a brighter light. There are also other cool projectors that you can get, in addition to the Uncle Milton. For example, there are cool laser show type things which I'm considering myself.
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That's what I bought it for, this is my third projector. A couple things to think about. -Should consider using a sound system the project isn't designed for sound. -I bought screen material and made a frame out of 1x3's. Just switched to Gray screen which helps with ambient light. -Room need to have light controlled somewhat, we have a daylight basement. -Its a projection, so it look more like a movie theater then the hi-gloss HDTV's now out. -Run it in econo mode, I put it in regular mode for 3D and special programs, it really extends the life of the bulb.
1300749
Picture quality is awesome. However- not sure about your setup, but a short throw doesn't make much sense for an outdoor projector. Also not sure about brightness for outdoors, since there tends to be a lot of light outside that you can't control. Probably safer to look elsewhere.
1793057
You can use it at night, but it is just a screen, you have to supply your own speakers and projector.
1475995
Yes as long as it is away from any direct light shining at the project or any light above the path of the projected image. Works well in the dark.
330533
I can't say for outdoor use, but with all my curtains(one side of my wall is entirely windows about 8 ft high x 22 ft wide) wide open with all the city lights outside the windows, it looks amazing with vibrant colors and sharpness even before the sun completely sets down. I would imagine it would still be great for an outdoor use given that there are no major light sources around after the sunset. The projector is a short-throw so I don't know if that would become an issue for you. It produces 135 inch from only about 15 feet away.
2071749
Night vision works pretty well. It's a small screen. I would not use it to try to find my way in the dark, but you can see objects.
1703342
There are much better projectors out there for rooms with a lot of light. In fact, unless you want to consider your projector a disposable, I would suggest a different brand. BenQ's support is horrific. I paid several thousand dollars for a BenQ projector and BenQ could not repair it when it failed for the second time (no parts were available). I had to buy a brand new one. I have been pleased with Epson.
1475994
I would say yes, if there wasn't a lot of ambient light and your were projecting too far. We have used ours for outdoor viewing and it worked well. (approx. 10ft throw, 70 inch diag)
1956207
This will more than suit your needs. At night it is totally bright, BUT be very careful that the audio out jack meets your requirements if you're using anything but the projector's internal speaker.
2105487
Nope. This projector uses a relatively low lumen LED lamp. I use this in a pitch black room on a 100" screen - but even this setup produces a picture that is a little too dim to render a picture with an acceptable contrast ratio. If you want a projector that has an LED lamp bright enough for a relatively large screen (with some ambient light), consider something in Casio's "Green Slim" line.
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I have mine on a 85 inch screen in my bedroom and its plenty bright. at 720p seem to be plenty for me. its small and portable. easy to set up. you may want better sound than just the supplied speakers in the unit its self. it can project up to 300" diagonal. the 3d is ok but can be buggy to set up.
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Yes, the night vision is really good. The only thing is you need to get an IR light that projects at least 30 feet or so, maybe even get an IR flashlight that throws IR light even farther for outdoor activity.
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A business projector is more or less useless for this. You need an HD projector but a 720 will work fine. You'll be spending a minimum of $500 for something that can throw a viewable picture when it isn't pitch black.
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CineWhite is only compatible with active 3D projectors. As for garage, but do avoid very high/low temperatures if possible.