Finding the right projector for the job is always key if you want to avoid disappointment, and this is even more crucial when you are going to be using it on public display. A projector that works well in the home would not necessarily be the right model to use for a museum or art exhibition, because it will have different qualifications and may not perform well in such a large space with lots of ambient light, which is known to be a common problem in older buildings.
Another factor to take into consideration is what exactly the projector is going to be used for. Increasingly, museums and galleries are needing to put on elaborate, headline grabbing displays to attract visitors, and projectors often play a significant role in these, which means that more advanced models are needed. Taking that into consideration, here are some of the top projectors for museums and art exhibits:
Sony VPL-FHZ55
The world’s first 3LCD laser projector, this offers 4000 lumen brightness (which would deliver great results in almost any light conditions) and a resolution that’s even higher than Full HD, even on huge screens and curved surfaces, making it ideal for museums and galleries. The ARoS Aarhus Art Museum in Denmark bought 21 of these projectors for a special show in 2014 that required crystal clear video and photo on a large scale, and its power and flexibility makes it a great option for similar venues.
Panasonic PT-RZ970
Another factor to take into consideration when buying a projector for a museum or gallery is that they may be getting used far more intensively than anywhere else, often staying switched on for the entire time the venue is open to the public. This Panasonic model – as well as offering 10,000 lumens of light and good picture quality – is a strong and stable performer that claims to provide up to 20,000 hours of continuous maintenance-free operation, so it won’t let you down. Or at least, it shouldn’t.
Christie WU14K-M WUXGA
Offering both a long lamp life and a compact size, this Christie model is popular with museums and galleries and was used in an exhibition at the Musuem Of Modern Art in New York by Isaac Julien, which required large scale projection of images and video including the kind of quality visitors to MoMa would expect. It needed to be visible and enjoyable from all floors of the museum, and staff chose this model to deliver that. If it’s good enough for MoMa, it should be able to meet these requirements!
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