When choosing a projector for your church you will want to take the following points into consideration:
Screen size
Brightness
Keystone Correction
Contrast
Connectivity
Resolution
Bulb Life
Mounting Options
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Many churches when looking for a projector dablle into the thought of getting a used one. Many are found in ebay and also many local stores will sell used projectors.
This at first seems like a great option for a church on a budget… like all churches. Please think twice when looking into used projectors.
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Screen Size and Lumens for a Church Projector
Many people consider the amount of Lumens a projector has when choosing a church projector, but another important factor to consider is the size of the screen. You can choose from either a wall mounted or a portable screen. –>
Replacement Bulbs and Church Projectors
It can be very expensive to replace the bulbs in church projectors. Also, if you have your projector mounted on the ceiling it can also be a very challenging task to perform. It is best to choose your projector while considering the cost of replacement bulbs as well as determining how long the bulb for that projector will last. Due to the high cost of replacement bulbs and the difficulty in replacing ceiling mounted projector bulbs, a higher price spent for a projector with a long bulb life will pay off in savings in the end.
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Church Projectors: Resolution
XGA resolution projectors produce more detail as well as a much better image. Because song lyrics and scripture would need to be very large for the rear of the congregation to read, SVGA resolution projectors could be used.
SVGA is an acceptable resolution when you intend to project large type and large images that are not detail oriented. You can save quite a bit of money by purchasing a –>
Church Projectors: Brightness
As a rule of thumb, we recommend a minimum of 2500 lumens of brightness when using a church projector, but more is always better. Most churches have a very long throw distance (the distance form the multimedia projector to the screen). Couple that with a sizable congregation and a large projection screen, and you’ll need a bright projector even if your church is dimly lit. If your church has numerous windows, even stained glass windows, you’ll probably need a multimedia projector with more than 2500 lumens of brightness.
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Church Projectors: Projection Distance
Probably the most important factor for choosing a church projector is the distance from the projector to the projection screen. This is also the trickiest part about choosing a church projector.
It may be a good idea to consult a projector specialist or continue looking on the Church Projector Info Site. We will help you determine the best fit for your church when it comes to a projector.
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