Need help after specing out this job with a sharp xz10000 dlp projector and 92" fixed screen, the builder has changed the sofit that the projector is to go in and now the distance went from 15' to 21'. I realize there are lens that can correct this but I have not found any. Can anyone give any suggestions on increasing the distance I can place the projector. Thanks

Call B&H Photo 1-800-924-3999
They will advice you the right converter lens attachment, providing the front of the projection lens is threaded.

B&H Photo
420 9th Ave
New York, NY 10001

Website: www.bhphoto.com
Good Luck!

J. Bond

Thank you for the info, I called but found they were closed until just this week on holiday, they are in New york and Had the week or so off . Once I got them they did not have anything for that projector. I am now considering changing projectors to one that would get the distance I need Any suggestions the screen is 92" diag and 21' away

Thanks

Ok, it all depends how much you want to spend.
One of the projectors that fits your requirements and it fits nicely with that size of projection screen is the Sanyo PLC-XP50L the "L" stands for long throw lens, it has 3700 ANSI Lumens with a contrast ratio 1000:1 which is pretty good ratio for HDTV.

The price is not bad at all for this kind of projectors. Canon has an identical projector manufactured by Sanyo with a Canon lens and it sells for $ 1.500 more than the Sanyo. I saw it in Las Vegas Expo and it's pretty impressive as far as picture clarity and brightness. It costs $ 3.499.95 at B&H Photo in New York City.
www.bhphoto.com or you might want to find a better price at www.shopping.com

J. Bond

I'd want something more inline with the Z10000....Maybe something in the Infocus line? Sp7200?

We have had nothing but problems with In Focus Multimedia projectors, I had recommend to stick with something like Sanyo PLV-70 for $ 4.000 it offers High Resolution XGA 1366X768 - 16X9 Wide Screen - 900:1 Contrast Ratio which it will give you a very high brilliance and contrast. It has SVGA Port for a computer hook up and a DVI-D port for a Digital connectivity to an HD set top box for the best picture quality of HDTV Programming. This projector also gives you a 2.200 ANSI Lumens for a very bright picture on a large 16:9 projection screen.

Check out also the Hitachi CP-X995W, you might be able to find it for around $ 4.300 on the web www.shopping.com
This projector I beleive has 4.500 ANSI Lumens for a super bright HD Picture.

J. Bond

Thanks for the info I was ready to give up, what are your feeling between the Sanyo PLC-XP50L that already has the lens I need or going with Sanyo PLV-70 and changing the lens out to get the distance, I am concerened that changing the lens will defeat the quality of th projector to get the distance

OK, they're 2 different animals.
The PLC-XP50L has been designed more for a conference room and it has a long throw lens, it has an XGA resolution of 1024X768, 3.700 ANSI Lumens which delivers a very bright picture even with all the lights on in the room. It sports a 1.000:1 contrast ration but it's aspect ratio is a regular 4:3

On the other hand the PLV-70 is designed more for a media room with a 16:9 aspect ratio, DVI port, XGA 13.66X768 resolution and 2.200 lumens with a contrast ratio of 900:1 which is pretty decent also.
You can see the total specs on both unit with best web prices on www.shopping.com, search for them.

J. Bond

Several Manufacturers have long throw options most natably Runco. Sharp has some cheaper HD2 or HD2+ projectors coming out soon that has a long throw variant. And last but not least, Buhl makes auxillary lenses for the Sharp PJs or at least they used to. Check over at AVA forum in the "over 3500 dollar projector forum.

This message was edited by Shoe on 11/11/04 09:46 ET.