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Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on June 06, 2017, 12:29 PM:

I finally have a possible opportunity to construct a home cinema complete with booth. However, because of sloping roof ceilings I would end up with a 10ft throw. Is it worth it? What would be the chances of getting a reasonably big picture at this throw? I plan to show 16mm and S8.
I'm just interested in your thoughts, should I decide to go ahead.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on June 06, 2017, 02:50 PM:

Micheal
It hardly seems worth it for only a throw of ten feet.
The standard 16mm projector lens of 2" (50mm) will only give a picture 22 inches wide.
A 1.5" lens will give 29".
A 1" lens will give 44".
Perhaps the one inch lens would give an acceptable picture for you which of course would double when showing 'scope.

Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on June 06, 2017, 04:57 PM:

Michael

As a trial I would still set the 16mm up and run a bit of film onto a temp screen, sit down and see what you think using different lenses.. as will it work. The thing is bigger is not always better. If you imagine a future small screen, with masking, curtains and lights, what will that image appear like prespective wise to how you view it. [Smile]

Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on June 07, 2017, 03:10 AM:

Thanks, fellas. It's just something I'm thinking about. I'm inclined to agree with Graham. Size may not be what it's all about.

Posted by David Roberts (Member # 197) on June 07, 2017, 03:21 AM:

I project super 8 onto a screen about 44 inches from around 10 feet, and its fine,nice big picture when you are that close to screen.
Michael,get a 1 inch lens and go ahead.

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