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Panasonic PT-VW530U 5000lm 1280x800 Projector
Paired with an Elite Screens OMS90HR2 90-inch 16:9 rear projection screen. This is our current mainstage projector.
The projector was purchased in 2016 from B&H for $1,317.25. The screen was purchased in 2016 from Amazon for $230.97.
BenQ MX722 4000lm 1024x768 Projector
A bit better than the other panels projectors, currently used for the main panel room.
This was purchased in 2014 from Amazon for $799.99.
Vivitek D820MS 2600lm 800x600 Projector
This is our main projector. We use these for video and panel rooms. We originally bought 5, but one was stolen in 2015 so we now have 4.
We purchased 5 in 2010 for $349.95 each from B&H Photo.
Specs
| Panasonic PT-VW530U | BenQ MX722 | Vivitek D820MS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 5,000 lm | 4,000 lm | 2,600 lm |
| Resolution | 1280x800 (WXGA) | 1024x768 (XGA) | 800x600 (SVGA) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Video Inputs | HDMI x2, VGA x2, Composite | HDMI, VGA x2, S-Video, Composite | VGA, S-Video, Composite |
| Audio Inputs | HDMI, RCA, Line MiniJack x2 | HDMI, RCA, Line MiniJack x2, Mic MiniJack | Line MiniJack |
| Video Outputs | VGA | VGA | None |
| Audio Outputs | Line MiniJack | Line MiniJack | None |
| Control Ports | Ethernet, RS-232 DB9 | Ethernet, USB Mini-B, RS-232 DB9, 12V Minijack | USB B |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.60 - F/1.90 | F/2.59 - F/2.87 | F/2.52 - F/2.73 |
| Focal Length | 15.31 mm - 24.64 mm | 16.88 mm - 21.88 mm | 21.8 mm - 24 mm |
| Throw Ratio | 1.2:1 - 1.9:1 | 1.5:1 - 1.97:1 | 1.9:1 - 2.16:1 |
| Display Type | LCD | DLP | DLP |
| Dimensions | 15.3" x 13.1" x 4.9" | 13.3" x 9.4" x 4.7" | 10.98" x 8.04" x 3.76" |
| Weight | 10.6 lbs | 8.38 lbs | 5.7 lbs |
| Operating Power | 356 W | 398 W | 230 W |
| Operating Noise | 37 dB | 36 dB | 32 dB |