As a first-time projector buyer, I'm really looking forward to demoing a Sanyo PLV-Z1 soon, but one concern could prevent me going for it - the short throw.
In my setup, it is by far better for me to mount the pj on a rear shelf just behind where I sit. But this is going to produce an image size to viewing distance ratio of x1.6. Imagining the image size on my wall, it just seems to big to be comfortable.
An alternative would be to ceiling mount the pj, but then it's (a) much harder to cable, and (b) much more conspicuous. A "coffee table" solution is not practical for me since it would just be in the way.
AFAIK, Sanyo does not offer any alternative lenses - I'd love to be wrong on this. If not, are there companies who supply replacement lenses, just like there is in the SLR camera world?
I would have thought that most people would prefer to mount the pj behind the viewers, so wouldn't a longer throw lens would be better?
The Panasonic AE100 is about the same short throw as the Sanyo, so maybe it is becoming a trend.
Does anyone with one of these projectors actually mount it behind/above their viewing point? What's it like in practice?
I'd welcome all your thoughts and suggestions, thanks.
James
In my setup, it is by far better for me to mount the pj on a rear shelf just behind where I sit. But this is going to produce an image size to viewing distance ratio of x1.6. Imagining the image size on my wall, it just seems to big to be comfortable.
An alternative would be to ceiling mount the pj, but then it's (a) much harder to cable, and (b) much more conspicuous. A "coffee table" solution is not practical for me since it would just be in the way.
AFAIK, Sanyo does not offer any alternative lenses - I'd love to be wrong on this. If not, are there companies who supply replacement lenses, just like there is in the SLR camera world?
I would have thought that most people would prefer to mount the pj behind the viewers, so wouldn't a longer throw lens would be better?
The Panasonic AE100 is about the same short throw as the Sanyo, so maybe it is becoming a trend.
Does anyone with one of these projectors actually mount it behind/above their viewing point? What's it like in practice?
I'd welcome all your thoughts and suggestions, thanks.
James