Photographic projector

[hammettsr]

I need to buy an LED photographic projector, which can be calibrated, but don't know where to start. All those I've come across for photographic clubs are in the region of £1500-2500! Can anyone recommend a suitable projector? My budget is up to a maximum of £600. The projector is for the Bromley U3A Camera Club which I currently run and may also be used by the Orpington U3A Digital Camera Group (which meets in my home).

Steve H

[Chris Sawyer]

Hi Steve,

This is the projector we bought for the club last year. It's just over £500 (including VAT).  

https://cpc.farnell.com/acer/mr-jv611-007/projector-x1526hk-dlp-3d-1080p/dp/SB08027?CMP=TREML007-005

[Ian Stedman]

Steve,

Does it need to be an LED projector?
They are more expensive for higher output power versions, hence the replacement projector for the club has a halogen type bulb. The new projector has 'user' modes that allow that allow colour levels, brightness, contrast and maybe Gamma to be adjusted. Richard and I calibrated it using a default mode and running the display screen wizard in Windows, cross checking with my calibrated Laptop display.

I currently have the old projector in a cupboard at home. It was occasionally flagging a bulb error but works, if you want to try this and if it is suitable, for a small donation to club funds, you could keep it. This also has user modes to tweak the settings.

Ian