Projector Screens - novice needs help


I'm thinking about buying Slide Projector,
later Home Theater Projector. Both will need some screen to display images.
Can I use the some screen for both HT and slide projector?
What features are important in projector screens.
Which ones are recommended and why ?
sorlowski

Showing 2 responses by sogood51

Screen's cost a lot of money, I would get the projector first. These new projectors are nothing like the projectors of old..they output a bright enough picture that you can enjoy them even on a wall in you home with the lights turned off. I used mine on a flat white wall for two months while I did research on the type and cost of screen I would need. Avguygeorge's idea is another good way to enjoy your projector untill you have made up your mind on what you need.

Screens come in all shapes and sizes, they also come with different amounts of GAIN. GAIN is the amount of help that the screen (they come in different colors and finish) will offer a projector with a lower light output or in a room that is not controled of all outside light. In other words, the screen you need for your projector and your room would (could) be different than what I need. You may even need..no gain.

Screen shape and size is another matter that should cause you to take a wait and see out-look. I would have bought a screen that was to large had I not had a couple of months to play around first. I am going to give you a couple of links to some screen info to read up on, I'll have to post another response though because I don't feel like re-typing this.

Dave
http://www.projectorcentral.com/
http://www.carada.com/

The first link has screen buyer guide and the second link will show you how many different size screens are out there but is still not a full picture because there are also many other types and shapes. I would also use the search feature at the avsforum.

Dave