It depends on what the real lumens output is on the PJ and what mode you have it in when watching it. Potentially, yes the extra could help but so could a different screen.
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+300 increase in Lumens make much of a difference?
Hi, I am thinking of upgrading my PJ. The one I am considering has 300 more lumen than what I now have. One of the reasons for upgrading is that I want a brighter image and the potential to have a little ambient light in the room (if needed).
Question; will an increase of 300 lumen make that big of a difference in image quality? (in this case from 800 lumen to 1100) Or should I keep saving and buy one in the 1500-1600 lumen range.
Thanks for any info offered!
(I am in process of switching from a gray screen to a white one)
Question; will an increase of 300 lumen make that big of a difference in image quality? (in this case from 800 lumen to 1100) Or should I keep saving and buy one in the 1500-1600 lumen range.
Thanks for any info offered!
(I am in process of switching from a gray screen to a white one)
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Manufacturer's specs for lumen output are almost never correct. You'll have to check test results to see what they really are. But yes, 300 lumens would make a real-world difference if there actually is a 300 lumen difference. On the other hand, a projector in the 1500+ range would make a big difference in ambient light conditions.
Jim
Jim
As someone stated, it depends heavily on the actual lumens (the published numbers rarely mean anything). A perfect example is the JVC-RS1 (700 lumens) vs. Panasonic AE2000 (1200 lumens)...the RS1 when calibrated to D65 actually puts out a little over its stated 700 lumens and the Panny put out about half that, 350-400 in its best calibrated mode.
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Originally Posted by draggcj /forum/post/12832278
Hi, I am thinking of upgrading my PJ. The one I am considering has 300 more lumen than what I now have. One of the reasons for upgrading is that I want a brighter image and the potential to have a little ambient light in the room (if needed).
Question; will an increase of 300 lumen make that big of a difference in image quality? (in this case from 800 lumen to 1100) Or should I keep saving and buy one in the 1500-1600 lumen range.
Thanks for any info offered!
(I am in process of switching from a gray screen to a white one)
As someone stated, it depends heavily on the actual lumens (the published numbers rarely mean anything). A perfect example is the JVC-RS1 (700 lumens) vs. Panasonic AE2000 (1200 lumens)...the RS1 when calibrated to D65 actually puts out a little over its stated 700 lumens and the Panny put out about half that, 350-400 in its best calibrated mode.
I'm currently using a Hitachi home 1 (i know, an antique to most of you) which has 700 or 800 max lumens, projecting onto a DIY screen painted light gray. PJ is 11' from screen and image is approx 84" diaganol. Room is pitch dark but would like to be able to leave a small light on to make it easier to get around during movie time (snacks/bathroom, etc.). The light would be off to the side out of the PJ path.
Currently looking at Dalite samples and think I'll go with the Video Spectra 1.5 gain screen.
Thinking of upgrading to a Benq ? or Optoma 720p with Lumens of 1000/1100.
Wondering if such an upgrade would be that big of a difference or if I should save/wait until i can afford the next notch up.
Any thoughts?
Currently looking at Dalite samples and think I'll go with the Video Spectra 1.5 gain screen.
Thinking of upgrading to a Benq ? or Optoma 720p with Lumens of 1000/1100.
Wondering if such an upgrade would be that big of a difference or if I should save/wait until i can afford the next notch up.
Any thoughts?
If you want to have more ambient light in the room, then keep your gray screen. A white screen will reflect ambient lighting more than a gray one. Try it out with the lights on with a white sheet of paper.
Quote:
Originally Posted by draggcj /forum/post/12832278
Hi, I am thinking of upgrading my PJ. The one I am considering has 300 more lumen than what I now have. One of the reasons for upgrading is that I want a brighter image and the potential to have a little ambient light in the room (if needed).
Question; will an increase of 300 lumen make that big of a difference in image quality? (in this case from 800 lumen to 1100) Or should I keep saving and buy one in the 1500-1600 lumen range.
Thanks for any info offered!
(I am in process of switching from a gray screen to a white one)
If you want to have more ambient light in the room, then keep your gray screen. A white screen will reflect ambient lighting more than a gray one. Try it out with the lights on with a white sheet of paper.
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