Projector for 40" by 80" screen - Blu-ray Forum

bluewatergrigsby · 08-18-2008, 01:04 AM

Have a friend who just bought a Drive In old type theater. He want a high end projector that will put a picture 300" feet away on a 40" screen. Any ideas or info out there?

Deciazulado · 08-18-2008, 08:13 AM

you mean 300 feet as in 300', not 300 inches as 300"?

and 40' x 80' screen? (40 feet x 80 feet)

Big Daddy · 08-18-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluewatergrigsby

Have a friend who just bought a Drive In old type theater. He want a high end projector that will put a picture 300" feet away on a 40" screen. Any ideas or info out there?

Try Sony's professional projectors:

http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/productComp...RXS105,SRXS110

bluewatergrigsby · 08-18-2008, 08:51 PM

I'm sorry. I meant 40ft by 80 ft and 300ft distance.

arush5268d · 08-18-2008, 08:53 PM

That screen is HUGE

Brain Sturgeon · 08-19-2008, 03:39 AM

That's a peculiar screen AR (2:1) given that most movies today are 1.85:1 or 2.37:1.

He might want to look into Christie projectors:

www.christiedigital.com

They've got a couple of DLP projectors that will probably fit the bill. Assuming that you're filling the height of the screen with a 16:9 image, the throw ratio is around 4.2. They've got a couple of long throw lenses that will probably work in that application (3.0-4.3:1 or 4.3-6.0:1).

Beta Man · 08-19-2008, 12:13 PM

What does he plan on using this projector for? Opening a Drive-in or personal use? He should contact some professionals in the field.

08-18-2008, 01:04 AM	#1
bluewatergrigsby Member Member since:Mar 2008	Projector for 40" by 80" screen Have a friend who just bought a Drive In old type theater. He want a high end projector that will put a picture 300" feet away on a 40" screen. Any ideas or info out there?

08-19-2008, 03:39 AM	#6
Brain Sturgeon Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:39	That's a peculiar screen AR (2:1) given that most movies today are 1.85:1 or 2.37:1. He might want to look into Christie projectors: www.christiedigital.com They've got a couple of DLP projectors that will probably fit the bill. Assuming that you're filling the height of the screen with a 16:9 image, the throw ratio is around 4.2. They've got a couple of long throw lenses that will probably work in that application (3.0-4.3:1 or 4.3-6.0:1). Last edited by Brain Sturgeon; 08-19-2008 at 03:47 AM.

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08-18-2008, 08:13 AM	#2
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7044 DVD collection:4040	you mean 300 feet as in 300', not 300 inches as 300"? and 40' x 80' screen? (40 feet x 80 feet)

08-18-2008, 08:51 PM	#4
bluewatergrigsby Member Member since:Mar 2008	I'm sorry. I meant 40ft by 80 ft and 300ft distance.

08-18-2008, 08:53 PM	#5
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	That screen is HUGE

08-19-2008, 12:13 PM	#7
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	What does he plan on using this projector for? Opening a Drive-in or personal use? He should contact some professionals in the field.

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