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Which projector would you choose...

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by julian.bernard, Jan 10, 2011.

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    julian.bernard New Member

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    Hi all,

    Now that christmas has passed I've decided it's time for an upgrade. I've read through the 3d discussions posts on here and I'm still unsure whether I should go down the 3d route or opt for a crisp flat screen projection set up (or possibly curved screen??). Firstly I am unsure as to whether rfactor responds well to 3d as I haven't come accross anyone who has played it in 3d. Also I read about the two different types of 3d methods, namely the glass polarisation and the shutter glass set-up. According to what I've read, there seems to be issues in both configurations, ghosting and head movement limitation for the polarisation system and possible health and disorientation side effects with the shutter glass system. I'm still rather tempted though, granted rfactor is capable of running 3d...

    I've been looking around for projectors but since there's such a vast selection, I just don't know where to begin. I know that I want a 1080p HD projector with a native resolution of 16:9 as that is what rfactor runs, and relatively short throw and good lens shift properties as the room will not be amazingly large, but am I missing out any crucial characteristics I should be looking out for?

    My last idea is running 3 projectors and going for a 180 FOV (or as close as I can get). In this case, what would the resolution need to be for each projector, 4:3? I plan on building a screen myself for any of the configurations...

    Here are three projectors which caught my eye:

    http://projectorpoint.co.uk/projectors/ ... o8200.html

    http://projectorpoint.co.uk/projectors/ ... -Z800.html

    http://projectorpoint.co.uk/projectors/ ... W3600.html

    The viewsonic seems like a good choice but the DLP and lack of lens shift could be an issue?

    Any advice / comments are more than welcome and greatly appreciated,

    Kind regards,

    Julian
    julian.bernard, Jan 10, 2011
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