Just bought a new projector

[rickryan.com]

Epson EX5210. $469 at Sams Club.

I've only had time to unbox it but am already loving what I see. 2800 lumens and a very small package. I haven't tested the length of throw but intend to use this as a gobo projector (longer throw). The thing that caught me is that in addition to the vertical keystone it has a horizontal keystone with a physical slider on top of the unit for adjustment. Looks like I'll be able to use this one from side angles, which has always been a problem for my other units. It also has a PC-less, USB port on it. Just copy the image to a thumb-drive, plug it in, and your gobo is up. I've gotta pickup a tripod head and drill holes into a metal mounting plate but intend to use this on Saturday's gig. FYI

 

[Papa Deuce]

I just hope the lumens number plays out like the specs....

 

[steve149]

I'd really like a 2000+ lumen LED based projector. Given I can buy a 1200 lumen LED floodlight for $35, it would seem plausible to get a LED module to replace the high cost (and limited lifetime - though getting better) bulbs. And probably make it smaller still.

 

[SoftJock Rick]

I just hope the lumens number plays out like the specs....

I have the home theater Epson (MovieMate 72), and I think the specs are on the conservative side, because I can watch it in daylight (darkness preferred though). Mine's only rated at 1200 lumens, but works flawlessly. I paid $1100 for it, but it does have a built in DVD player

 

[rickryan.com]

I just used the projector for a skype call here at work. It looks good in that setting; room lights off with huge glass windows letting in natural sunlight. That room was much brighter than most any venue I work and the video quality was great. I really like that the focus, screen width and horizontal keystone are physical sliders at the lens.

 

[Papa Deuce]

I have the home theater Epson (MovieMate 72), and I think the specs are on the conservative side, because I can watch it in daylight (darkness preferred though). Mine's only rated at 1200 lumens, but works flawlessly. I paid $1100 for it, but it does have a built in DVD player

I have one of the Epson Moviemates with the DVD player.... 1200 lumens it says, and I think it is not something I would use ANYWHERE but my house.

 

[ittigger]

Does that mean its good or bad?

 

[rickryan.com]

I have one of the Epson Moviemates with the DVD player.... 1200 lumens it says, and I think it is not something I would use ANYWHERE but my house.

My first projector was an Epson powerlite (2500 lumens). It's what I've been using for the gobos I've been posting recently and has been an ultra-solid piece of equipment.