Video Projectors (Where to Buy, Saving Money, Advice)
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If possible, I recommend that you see the video projector before buying it. If you buy an inexpensive video projector, you might be disappointed in the quality of the picture. Please remember that if the place where you use it is not real dark, you need more brightness or ansi lumens to get a good picture. If you are in dark conditions, you should get at least 1200 to 2000 ansi lumens. If you are trying to use the video projectors in area that is not completely dark and has some light, it might be good to get at least 2000 ansi lumens.
The information below is based upon research by Fowler Productions, the largest distributor of video projectors to churches in the USA. Please notice that every year you get more ANSI lumens for your money and some info below might be obsolete over time. (8/2002)
From talking to a salesman at Fowler Productions, the best value/quality for
the price is
In the Ultra Portable Price Range-great for on the road presenations
in the 1000 to 2000 ANSI Lumens (the measure of brightness) range the best
values are
In the Portable Price Range -Easy to Move Between Classes and Other Rooms in the 2000 to 2200 ANSI Lumens range the best values are
In the Medium Venue-Recommended for Small to Medium Auditoriums with Controlled Lighting Conditions in the 2600 to 3500 ANSI Lumens range the best values are
Om the Large Venue- Recommended for Medium to Large Auditoriums, or Facilities with Special Lighting Conditions in the 3600 to 7700 ANSI Lumens range the best values are
One of the best places to buy video projectors in the USA is
Fowler Productions
3308 Broce Ct.
Norman, OK 73072
Call: 1-800-729-0163
Fax: 1-800-445-2845
http://www.fowlerinc.com/
e-mail: fpi@fowlerinc.com
Fowler Productions specializes in video and data projectors. It is owned by Christians. They sell Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Sony and Sanyo. They sell NTSC and PAL video projectors. They usually give good, experienced advice.
Sometimes Fowler Productions has closeouts.
They also sell projectors, dual screen auditorium workstations, vcrs, song show plus worship presentation software (www.songshowplus.com), creative interlude graphics package, all the cables and interfaces, manuals, etc.. for churches and missionaries. They sell electric, portable, permanent and manual screens. They sell projection stands, travel cases, overhead projectors, worship software, remote controls, and portable PA systems. They sell song show plus worship presentation software, other worship software, creative interlude graphic resources to use with video projectors and books on the media ministry.
Jim specializes in video projectors and it's sound system. He sells mainly Eiki video projectors. Eiki and Sanyo are the same. You will probably save a few hundred dollars by buying from him as opposed to someone else. I have heard that Sanyo or Eiki low price video projectors might not be the best choice for video projectors. Perhaps their 3500 and 5200 ANSI lumens models are good choices. He sells NTSC and PAL video projectors. He also specializes in overhead projectors and projection screens. He sells a lot of transformers. He also finds/sells Eiki 16mm projectors, which are 220 volt 50 hertz. He also finds special prices for missionaries for many different things including stuff for churches.
Galcom is a service to missionaries and unreached peoples. They specialize in fix tuned radios and low power radio stations. Allan also helps with advising missionaries on video projectors and other equipment for outreach. They also sell video projectors. They sell NTSC and PAL video projectors. Allan is interested in developing new technology to help reach the unreached.
If you are interested in a portable video projector for overseas outreach, contact Nick at 724-275-9910 or 103326.275@compuserve.com He can also supply you with batteries, etc.
Try also Bill at Outreach International: bill@outreachinternational.org or check out http://www.outreachinternational.org or call 970-249-0306. They also help set folks up with projectors and all the other equipment for outreach.
http://www.outreachinternational.org/evangelism/equipment/index.htm
B & H Photo
800-947-9929
Smile Photo
212-967-5900
Smile Photo usually has real good discounts on video projectors.
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