Over the last few years, the use of projectors in home theatre systems and offices is getting increasingly popular. Despite its increasing popularity, many users still have their doubts about the type of projectors. At Ooberpad, many of our customers often tell us that they know very little about the different types of Projectors. We thoughts it would be a great idea to create a ready reckoner to help you understand the difference between standard, short throw and ultra short throw projectors.
What is Throw Distance?
Before we go ahead, let’s discuss throw distance since it is what sets these 3-projectors apart. Throw distance is the measured expanse that the light must travel from the projector lens to the screen’s surface. Standard throw projectors can typically create a 100” (16:9) image from about 10 feet of throw distance. Short throw projectors can create the same sized image from less than half that distance (roughly 4 feet). Ultra Short Throw projectors will put up the same sized image in a matter of inches.Standard or Long Throw Projector:
Short-Throw Projector:
Ultra Short-Throw Projectors:
Ultra Short-Throw projectors are one of the newer concepts in projection technologies. They are designed to be positioned flush with the screen and still create a huge image. They typically have a reflector lens to spread out its light signal over a minimal distance. In order to create a 100” image, Ultra Short-Throw projectors will typically require about 3-20 inches (8-50cm) of throw distance. There is no possibility of foot traffic passing between the projector and screen which takes away all possibilities of shadow creation. They are already popular with businesses and educational institutions. However, they are gaining popularity in residential applications with manufacturers introducing cost-effective projector models.
We hope this blog-cum-guide helps you understand the Difference Between Standard, Short Throw and Ultra Short Throw projectors. Use the comment section below to share your thoughts, ideas or feedback.