Can anyone detail the difference in quality between front and rear projection with this projector? I need to project from behind the screen.
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I think it primarily depends on your material. So long as it isn't opaque you should be good. I experimented with a few translucent materials such as plastic sheeting, a backyard awning and a bedsheet and it looked great from the other side. You are always going to lose some brightness but thankfully this projector has a higher lumen count. You might have to customize your settings and bump up the values of brightness and tweak some colors, but you should be good for rear projection.
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Yes this projector and many other projectors can be used for rear projection. I would suggest DA-Lite rear projection screens. I hope this answers your question, Ben M.
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You can use it in or out side. also you can project from behind you just need to adjust the setting on the projector so it beams the image flipped if you are agin project from the rear. it truly enhances the quality of the image since it's a silver screen. As in the fall it starts to get darker out earlier, it will be nice to have a movie night or watch a game outside.
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There are a lot of factors that go into answering this including size of the projected image, ambient light, whether you're doing front projection or rear projection and the surface upon which you are projecting the image. I use mine primarily in front projection mode on a 132 inch diagonal Camp Chef screen outdoors. The image looks every bit as good as my high-definition flatscreen television in the living room.
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Benq W1080ST is also 3D capable , and it is DLP , so you'll get completely crosttalk and ghost 3D viewing. Another strength of DLP is deepest black , and more filmlike picture , no visible screen-door effect and better uniformity. My 1st projector was Epson 3LCD 705HD and Ill never go back with this technology at this price range (up to 1K) This Epson have awful contrast/black levels , and watching dark scenes is miserable.Despite its noisy autoiris , who doesn't help to boost the contrast , but only dims the lamp and dark scenes, leaving shadow details unexposed. Go with DLP, you won't regret. Don't worry , you won't see any rainbow effect, the color wheel is spinning faster than before. Benq W1080ST is also 3D capable , and it is DLP , so you'll get completely crosttalk and ghost 3D viewing. Another strength of DLP is deepest black , and more filmlike picture , no visible screen-door effect and better uniformity. My 1st projector was Epson 3LCD 705HD and Ill never go back with this technology at this price range (up to 1K) This Epson have awful contrast/black levels , and watching dark scenes is miserable.Despite its noisy autoiris , who doesn't help to boost the contrast , but only dims the lamp and dark scenes, leaving shadow details unexposed. Go with DLP, you won't... » Read More Benq W1080ST is also 3D capable , and it is DLP , so you'll get completely crosttalk and ghost 3D viewing. Another strength of DLP is deepest black , and more filmlike picture , no visible screen-door effect and better uniformity. My 1st projector was Epson 3LCD 705HD and Ill never go back with this technology at this price range (up to 1K) This Epson have awful contrast/black levels , and watching dark scenes is miserable.Despite its noisy autoiris , who doesn't help to boost the contrast , but only dims the lamp and dark scenes, leaving shadow details unexposed. Go with DLP, you won't regret. Don't worry , you won't see any rainbow effect, the color wheel is spinning faster than before. « Show Less
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The only downside for a home install is having enough room. The projector needs to be about 15 ft away (thats my guestimate) from the wall in order to focus properly. But it's a solid projector that is VERY bright. We've had no trouble with ours.
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BeckBeck, I bought the projector for outside the home use, but still indoors. I use it for video presentations in connection with my religious faith. I am a traveling minister, and I set the projector up in a different auditorium each week. I can plug into the existing sound system with an audio converter, or I can play the projector with sound from the projector only. It has wonderful sound with a long range of projection. So, it's fantastic for what I use it for. I can show video files or a DVD (wish it was a blu-ray player) in full light. But, it's a much better picture with the lights out. It's doesn't have to be pitch black. But, "lights out" helps the picture quality. - I hope these comments help.
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I just tried it outside of a dirty window at night and it looked great. I imagine it would look pretty good if it were clean too. You just have to remember to set the projector for rear projection so the image will appear correct from outside.
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Yes. I love mine. Very portable, yet has a very clear image. I own a full size projector also, so I spoiled myself and bought this one for trips.
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I use a 125in. Stewart screen from 15 to 20 yrs. ago. This was before the screen improvements of today. The light output is so good from this projector that at a distance of 15ft. it is still possible for a good picture in 50% ambienet room light. Like with all front projectors the less light bouncing off the screen the better.
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What kind of projector are you using? The throw distance is different for each. I use the BenQ SH940 for events and I am happy with the results. I recommend that you go to the website to see the throw distance for your projector: http://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm
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I have mine about 10 feet away from the wall. The picture quality is good, brightness, contrast, and sound are good for the price. Do yourself a favor when you buy this. Get some blackout cloth.(it is actually white and looks a bit thick like felt) you can get it here on amazon for cheap. I would reccommend a few yards. Make sure you mount the projector parallel to the wall. Otherwise it messes with the screen. Cheers.
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Sorry for the confusion myself !In fact, the projector why I complained , was the EPSON 8345 ! Why he gave me a big problem with the FOCUS !
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The short answer is yes. There is a setting on the projector for rear projection. However, there are plenty of other factors to consider. Ambient light, distance to the screen, screen material, etc.
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I would recommend reviewing the specs on your projector and consider the environment you will be using the screen (i.e. Indoors, low light, room dimensions, lighting type etc). That should help you determine the best screen match for your equipment.
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There is no difference. This projector is magnificent. I have it in my living room. Sometimes the light is on and sometimes it is not. I even had the living room window open and the picture quality is still wonderful, crisp, and clear. Do not hesitate to purchase this projector, it is worthy the money. It does create a lot of heat so if your living room is small like mine turn on the air conditioner. You will not regret this purchase.
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I am sorry you are having problems. I also ordered this projector, but promptly sent it back as I was dissatisfied with it. I recommend you do the same. I ordered a different model and am very happy with it. I use it for Keynote presentations as well as showing movies. I could never have done that with this model you have. I then ordered the Optoma W303, yes, more expensive, but IMHO well worth it. As they say, "you get what you pay for, if you don't pay much, you don't get much".