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I need help with the best laser projectors to buy that have interchangeable lenses.
The projectors will be moved from room to room for different events so that the throw distance will vary depending on projection requirements.
For example, I need to make two projections:
Projection 1 is screen ratio- 1.33, throw distance 900cm and projected area is 450cm by 360cm ( horizontal). Lumens 6000 upwards.
Projection 2 has a screen ratio of 1.25, the throw distance is 390cm, and the projected area is 230 by 290cm (vertical). Lumens 8000 to 10000 lumens.
Advise would appreciated as I am going around in circulars looking.
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Generally, you just want to pick one from a major manufacturer which has the warranty you like/need and the lenses you need at a reasonable price to you from the Find A Projector feature on the main Projector Central website.

Putting in a requirement of a solid state light source, 1920x1200 resolution, LCD only, 6000-10000 lumens, with interchangeable lenses, here's the list I get...
https://www.projectorcentral.com/projectors.cfm?g=2&r=16&br=6000&br=10000<g=101&dt=1.0.0&exp2=1&ol=1&oop=1&sort=%24#list

There are still over 50 results, but there is no brand listed that I would actually try to avoid. I would just pick the one that works for my needs the best and is fairly priced. Check the lenses they offer to ensure they have the right throw distance for your needs.

Be aware that no quality projectors these days are using the 4:3 aspect ratio or something else narrow like that. The decent ones are all 16:10 or 16:9 aspect ratio. That's the current worldwide standard. The 1.33 ratio went out about 20 years ago now.

The Throw Distance Calculator on the Projector Central website will then allow you to see what lens specifically will work for your needs for any specific model. For example...
https://www.projectorcentral.com/Panasonic-PT-MZ780BU-projection-calculator-pro.htm
[Edited by AV_Integrated on Nov 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM]
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