| There are two main categories of projectors that you | | | | One disadvantage with LCD projectors is the size of |
| can rent from projector rental companies for short | | | | the unit. In spite of having the same number of lumens |
| term needs - LCD and DLP projectors. LCD stands | | | | as a DLP projector, LCDs are visibly larger and bulkier |
| for Liquid Crystal Display. An LCD projector produces | | | | to handle. The blacks can turn out in a lighter shade of |
| images when light passes through its three separate | | | | gray than in DLPs. Its organic panels are also prone to |
| glass panels, each with its own color filter (red, blue | | | | degradation after long term exposure to heat. Images |
| and green). | | | | in turn, become discolored and there is a visible |
| DLP (Digital Light Processing) is a technology | | | | reduction in color contrast. |
| developed by Texas Instruments and works on a | | | | Pros and cons of using DLP projectors |
| different principle. A projected image is produced when | | | | The DLP projector chip does not require an air filter, |
| light is reflected off thousands of tiny mirrors or DMD | | | | which makes the projector easier to maintain as you |
| (digital micro devices) present on the DLP chip. While | | | | will not need to change or clean filters frequently. DLP |
| the basic functions of the two projectors are the | | | | chips are sealed, keeping them free from dust |
| same, they have their own advantages and | | | | particles. Another major advantage of DLP projectors |
| shortcomings. | | | | is that they are easy to carry. Some models weigh as |
| Pros and cons of using an LCD projector | | | | low as 3 lbs but still have the capacity to generate |
| LCD projectors have higher contrast ratios, thanks to | | | | over 1000 lumens. As DLP projectors use a single |
| their auto iris technology and inorganic panels. They | | | | imaging chip, they also produce bright images, which is |
| possess greater image clarity due to a better pixel | | | | an important advantage if you plan to use the |
| structure. The image quality that you get with an LCD | | | | projector in an environment with a lot of ambient light. |
| projector is far superior to that of a DLP projector in | | | | Projectors running on DLP technology are not easy to |
| the same price range. These projectors are very | | | | install. They do not have lens shift and long zoom as |
| convenient to install. LCD technology is also preferred | | | | these features add to the weight of the projector and |
| for its lower power consumption since the bulbs used | | | | make them bulky. Color separation or rainbow flares |
| in these projectors are normally of a lower wattage. | | | | can cause problems in videos, movies and other |
| You can rent LCD projectors at reasonable rates | | | | visuals where frames change quickly. These |
| from projector rental companies. | | | | occasional flashes can be quite distracting. |