Thread: Planning for a Window Projection

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I am a techno novice and am planning to buy a USED projector to run Hallowindow or something similar in my front window of my home for Halloween. Any tips for what specs I should look for in the projector? Or things I should avoid? Thanks.

Look for something that has a 'lumens' rating of at least 900, prefarably something more closer to 2000 as brightness is a big part of the overall quality of the display. Second to lumens, try to find something that has at least 800x600 resolution (SVGA) or higher. Finally, look for one that has the connectors you'll want to connect your DVD player, laptop etc. Since you are going used, make sure you have a good bulb that has low hours something like 2000 hours or less if possible (there should be a menu showing the hours).

I have a guy on freecycle who is willing to give me a projector but the lumens are only about 450. Is it worth getting to run it even if it's free?

Originally Posted by Growler

I have a guy on freecycle who is willing to give me a projector but the lumens are only about 450. Is it worth getting to run it even if it's free?

What do you have to lose? Do it. You could always run some sort of ghost footage that should be out of focus anyway.

I purchased a used Sony PJ that only has about 450 lumens and was also concern. Being that the area that I project onto is very dark it worked out good. If you have a lot of light in this areas I don't think you will be happy with only 450.