Projectors

[Impactdisco]

Hi All,

I am about to add a projector and screen to our set-up primarily to add Race Nights to what we do. However I'm interested in adding video as an add-on with the disco and am thinking along the lines of using visualizations and making dvd slideshows as part of this.

Whether I'll go as far as VJing will depend on how I get on with it.

So my questions are

1) What's the sort of projector I should be looking for? What are you using?
2) Do all projectors use rear projection? If so where do you get the rear projection screens.
3) What sort of vision mixer, if any would I need?
4) Am I better off using a laptop or using dvd players for sources? and why?
5) What sort of money should I be looking to spend on a decent Projector?
6) What other things should I be considering that I haven't thought about with using visuals?

I remember ed bray talking about this yonks ago, but I can't seem to find the thead.

Any help gratefully accepted!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Go to the search box at the top and put in projector. There are a number of threads that will be of help.

[mldiscos]

i use a sony vpl-cs20 projector great little projector small compact and give massive results

Sony VPL-CS20 Specs
Display Type LCD
Resolution SVGA
Brightness 2000 lumens
Contrast Ratio 300 :1
Weight 1.9 kg
Keystone Correction Yes
Fan Noise 32 db
Lamp Life (Typical) Up to 3000 hours

http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/d0/ae/Sony_VPL_CS20_LCD_Video_Projector_Multimedia_Proje ctor-resized200.jpg

[Danno13]

I've just bought one of these - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/138928

Seems bright enough, though I've yet to use it out on the road yet. Can't really go wrong for the price though.

A decent rear projection screen will cost £500+ though!

[Harrison's Discos]

When people mention projectors there are always 2 good makes that spring to mind. Sanyo & Hitachi. Very very good reliable projectors and japanese too.