How adjustable is the image throw ratio? I am planning on mainly using this as a back yard movie projector and location is a factor.
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Hi, I recommend you to check the Optoma website distance calculator. http://www.optomausa.com/support/calculator/
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I didn't actually check the extremes so I probably can't give you a great answer. Have you checked out one of these calculators? http://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator.cfm....It was helpful for me. I can tell you I'm projecting from around 14 ft and it looks great on a 133" diagonal screen. There's a decent discussion that helped me here: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1271155/throw-distance-optoma-hd20Hope that helps!
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It actually works really good. I didn't know how good it was going to be centered with it being my first time mounting it, but it allowed me to stretch and focus pretty easily. I'm at 105 inches in my theater room, but it's supposed to go up to 300".
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I didn't check myself but I mounted my projector 14 feet away as well (I think that was a recommended distance) and It played amazing hd quality on my 100 inch screen and its bright! I would love to know how much distance you can get outside. It'll save me from testing it out on the side of my neighbors house.
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I didn't actually check the extremes so I probably can't give you a great answer. Have you checked out one of these calculators? http://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator.cfm....It was helpful for me. I can tell you I'm projecting from around 14 ft and it looks great on a 133" diagonal screen. There's a decent discussion that helped me here: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1271155/throw-distance-optoma-hd20 Hope that helps!
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I am able to go between an 83 to 99" image at about 11' throw distance. Measurements are +/- 1" as I did them alone with a tape measure. Good luck!
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Yes its 65 inches for standard viewing or 80 inches for widescreen viewing....you can adjust the screen to whatever size throw your projector puts out....its great and portable...I have NO complaints with and for the price you can beat it.
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no idea.. still getting used to it. I haven't figured how to adjust size, save moving the projector up close. The brightness and clarity were good. This was my first public use of it. All-in-all, pleased with it.
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Hi beck. I am sorry I can't answer that for you. We only use it for our business in meetings and trainings. I am sure that it would be fine as a home projector as well. I just don't know about outdoors. I am sorry I am very little help here. Enjoy your summer. Cindy
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I don't know the gain, but I can tell you that for the price, it's a good screen. I'm using a 1600 lumen projector throwing 18 ft and the picture is clean and clear.
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at 90" from the 'screen' to the front of the projector, it throws an image with 58" diagonal on 'tele' and 80" diagonal on 'wide' zoom setting. this model has a digital zoom, not the physical zoom ring that some models have. hth. -doug
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I have not used it outdoors, but I have used it in a brightly illuminated room with lots of unshaded windows, and it provides a bright, vivid picture -- better than any other I have ever seen. (But, if the sun outside is shining directly on the screen, no projector can overpower that. So there is no absolute answer to your question -- "it depends...") Hope this helps.
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It does 16:9 and 16:10 as Todd said. It is a good projector but I wouldn't use it as you home theatre projector because it projects in 16:9 but has a 4:3 format. I hope that makes sense? It shows as a 4:3 square but has the 16:9 format. I will see if I can post a picture in here.
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Check out this link here:http://www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-HD25e-projection-calculator-pro.htmIt helps you calculate throw distance and size depending on how far the projector is from the screen.The Optoma is an excellent projector and great value for money but, compared to some other projectors, is a little more inflexible in placement and sizing options.I have a 106" screen projected from about 13' back. Looks great, no complaints.
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We primarily use ours for movies outside on a 9' X 16' screen and it is as clear and sharp as any of my LCD or LED TVs. It can be used to project nearly anything I would imagine.
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This is not a fixed focus lense. You can vary the distance from screen then focus lense to clear image. The focus distance is limited but you don"t need much to clear the image. I hope this answers your question. I do enjoy the projector, well made and high quality overall.
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It depends entirely upon how far from the wall you want to mount your projector. If you search for projectorcentral dahtcom go to their Projection Calculator Pro and put in the model number PJD5533w. Be sure to change the Aspect Ration to 16:9 You will find that in a room with ambient light, you want to mount the projector a maximum of 14 feet 6 inches from the screen. This will give you a horizontal image of 127 inches. (62"x111"). If you get screen material from Carl's Place (here on Amazon) you can get most material up to 71"x126" for standard shipping rates. It will come rolled in a tube so that there are not creases. I bought the FlexiGray from him because my projector is in the Man Cave/Bar/ Casino where there is ambient light and I wanted enhanced contrast in a room that wasn't pitch black (very happy with the results). This projector will throw a much larger image (check the calculator) The result will be a loss of brightness, and a reduction in image quality. Also, you may find that you will have to settle for using a painted wall as your screen. This projector does not have much of a throw range, so you should calculate your screen size based on where you want to mount the projector, or base your projector location on your desired screen size. Hope this helps.
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this is an interesting projector. very large projected images...within 30 inches of a wall or screen. the projector lens is actually convex hence the "short throw" feature. as you move the projector away from the wall or screen, it very quickly becomes extremely large...approximately 8' hign about 6' from the wall
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I actually set my projector about 8 feet from the screen that I have to do power point presentations on. I don't think that you will have a problem focusing from a shorter distance.
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It is very adjustable. I can't imagine it wouldn't work with any other similar size projector.
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According to the manual, the minimum throw distance is 3.9 feet. You might lose some clarity at that distance though. I have mine installed at 12.9 feet, bringing it closer was possible. Best bet is to try it and if it doesn't work, buy a short throw distance projector. Good luck.
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It depends in how much space you have and if you use a regular projector you might get get in the way of the image and see your shadow on the screen..it could work but depends on your situation...shot throw can be mounted closer to the screen so you don't get in the way of the image