Canon Multimedia Projectors

Shopping for a Canon Multimedia Projector

Transform your viewing experience with Canon multimedia projectors that create outstanding displays at home or the office. Televisions are limited to fixed screen sizes. With the right multimedia projector screen, however, you can enjoy theater-quality video that's nearly 40 times larger than a 50-inch flat screen.

What's a Multimedia Projector?

Projectors such as Canon multimedia projectors are audio-video devices you use to play movies, watch sports games, deliver slideshow presentations, and play video games. Certain models excel at theater-style viewing, while others fulfill business and education-related duties. Variations in specifics such as lumens (or brightness), lamp life, and throw ratio (the distance between the projector and the screen) all contribute to your buying decision.

Projector Display

The brightness of your projector depends heavily upon the ambient lighting in the room. Clarity and depth of color also rely upon the projector's lumens. Another consideration is the life expectancy of the lamp. Most multimedia projector lamps last between 2,000 and 4,000 hours. If you plan to use the projector for regular movie viewing, you should budget in the cost of replacement lamps when deciding which projector is best for you. For the longest lamp life, choose a Canon LED projector, as its lamp can last for up to 20,000 hours.

How Many Lumens Does My Projector Need?

The brightness of your projector is measured in lumens; higher numbers mean the projector gives a brighter image, even from a distance. Consider the white brightness and color brightness to get a good idea of how crisp your picture will be. Business projectors should have higher lumen ratings because of the large, well-lit rooms that normally house seminars and meetings. For a cozy theater setup, Canon HD projectors offer lower lumen ratings and a contrast ratio that balances rich colors without washing out dark scenes.

Choosing Between LCD and DLP Projectors

Digital Light Processing (DLP) and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) technology are among the most popular in multimedia projectors. DLP displays images through microscopic mirrors and a spinning color wheel. The DLP chip doesn't require a filter, and its response time makes it a great choice for 3D projections; just be mindful of the lamp life of 2,000 to 5,000 hours. If you're looking for a Canon portable projector or a handheld pico model, it'll probably use DLP technology.

While some prefer the deep, true blacks shown on a DLP projector, others are attracted to the remarkable color brightness of LCD models. A Canon LCD projector offers sharper images, perfect for presentations and graphs, and they're a much more energy-efficient option. Most use 3-chip technology, so they're quiet machines that offer vibrant 3-D images without image ghosting.

Look for Canon projector accessories to pair with your device and make your viewing experience even more spectacular. No matter how you plan to use your device, check out B&H Photo and Video to find a high-quality Canon video projector.