A common question among renters of projectors is “what kind of projector do I need for my presentation?”  I have compiled a quick guide as to the uses of projectors and what exactly lumens means. 

Projector bulb strength brightness is measured in ANSI lumens or lumens. Lumens refers to the brightness of the bulb or bulbs. Projectors range from around 650 to 10,000 lumens in brightness. Presentations where the lights are on are the most desirable, because you can interact and demonstrate off-screen with your audience.

Another consideration is portability of the projector. Lower lumen units are the most portable. As a general rule, as you increase bulb strength brightness, you reduce portability. High lumen projectors are larger and weigh more than low lumen projectors.

Less than 1,000 lumens – good for low ambient light, presentations.

1,000-2,000 lumens – These are the most popular units being rented today. Very practical and will work with some ambient light.

3,000 lumens - Much Larger unit than the 1000 to 2000 lumen units. Good for audiences of less than a hundred with ambient light.

5,000 lumens – For audiences of 100 or more under brighter lights

6,000-10,000 lumens – For large events like conventions, conferences and tradeshows where thousands of people need to view a presentation at the same time.

We carry several projectors from the Panasonic PT-L6500U, which is rated at 3600 lumens to smaller models like the Panasonic L797PXUL that rates at 2200 lumens.  Contact us today with answers to your projector rental questions.