Large Screen Projection with Ultra Short Throw projectors

There is no doubt that LED display technology is expanding fast and cost is coming down. Since LED displays consist of small panels, which are connected, unusual shapes can be created and even curved displays are possible. LED is very bright and has impactful colours. So what is not to like about them?

As always with new developments, certain technologies attract attention and than be promoted as the optimal technology, gaining to get as many followers as possible.

At times some of the disadvantages are overlooked and once acquired the technology may not be as ideal as first thought. But now the budgets are locked in.

Projection of images is a very old technology, going back centuries. For a long time 35mm slide projection has been the mainstay, combining high image quality with easy operation and handling and low cost.

Unfortunately there was a limit in how bright these 35mm slides could be projected, due to lamp technologies and the heat sensitivity of the slide film material. 35 and 70mm movie film had it easier in this respect, since the film only stopped for a fraction of a second in front of the projector gate and heat exposure was limited. But even here, at times burning film frames could be seen if the movie film jammed in the mechanism.

So it was not surprising that with the development of digital imaging technology, came the development of digital projectors. This happened as early as the 1980’s with an LCD projector by Kodak-Epson/ Seiko.

Of course, for a while we had also big and heavy cathode tube based video projectors. If you have been around long enough, you would remember the three-gun units, with their limited light output and sometimes not always well aligned lenses.

But in the early 2000’s we not only got three-LCD technology, but also DLP together with the development of better and brighter light sources. These ‘early’ technology still suffered from low resolution, compared to 35mm slides, but were very convenient and progressively got brighter. No wonder that 35mm slide disappeared almost completely from the market

As to expect, the projector resolution improved in line with computer display’s and digital data/video projectors are the norm nowadays.

Another development had a big impact and that we the development of short-throw and ultra short throw projectors. Units which could be placed on the desk next to the computer and project images up to 8 feet wide. These projectors took over the education system, in particular once interactivity and touch technology was added.

Ultra short-throw projectors quickly found their way into museums and galleries or public displays from visitor centers to airports, railway stations to shops.

It is almost unbelievable for someone who grew up with 35mm slide projectors and projection distances of 4-5 meters or more, that nowadays 6m wide images can be projected from as little and two desk lengths.

But in line with the optical developments, colour quality and resolution improved, right up to 4K.

Earlier in this article I mentioned the issue of flexibility. While LED panes are static and require a certain amount of labour to be assembled and a fixed amount of real estate, projection does not need this. In fact projection is probably the most flexible display technology. Variable image sizes and high colour quality, combined with high resolution and very affordable acquisition cost. Since a projector can be flexibly deployed it can offer a very good return on an, in comparison, very moderate investment.

To day we are offering you a range of ultra short throw projectors, which belong to the best in the market. Projectors with permanently installed lenses and sizes and weights, which makes the highly affordable.
All prices are in Australian Dollars for supply within Australia. If you see this write up overseas, please be reminded that your local prices and taxes may vary.

Projectors and special offers (May 12,2025). Prices marked * are subject to change without notice.

Special:

Fujifilm Z5000 projector (ex demo unit and sold without factory warranty). This unit has a resolution of 1920×1080 pixel and a unique lens which can be rotated by 360 degree. This allows highly flexible installation with projection sizes of just over 6m wide from 2.4m distance.The projector has a very solid construction while still remaining portable.

This demo unit has a 5000 lumen brightness and low usage hours. Normal light source life is 20,000 hours.

Special price $6500 including GST (normal price $16,000 + GST) plus shipment to your location.

Fujifilm Z6000 projector.
6000 lumens with WUXGA 1920×1200 resolution. 20,000 hour light source and DLP technology.
Projector weight approx. 16kg. Available in white or charcoal gray.
This projector has a rotating lens and allows set-up in horizontal or vertical positioning.
Warranty 2 years.

Price $16,000 plus GST* ($17,600 incl. GST*) including delivery within Australia.

Fujifilm Z8000 projector.
Similar to the Z6000, but with a brighter lightsozurce. 8000lumen. This projector also includes a blending for up to 4 projectors.

Price $18,000 plus GST* ($19,800 incl. GST*) incl. Delivery within Australia

Optoma AZU617ST WUXGA projector.
A compact short throw projector with 6400 lumen light output. Weight 6.3kg.
Warranty 3 years.

Price $7,999 incl. GST plus delivery *

Optoma OP-ZU820TST WUXGA projector.
Professional grade projector with 8100 lumens light output. Weight 13kg. Throw ratio 0,75 – 0.95
3 year warranty

Price $10,999 incl GST plus delivery *

Optoma OP-ZU920TST WUXGA projector
Professional short throw projector with 9800 lumens light output. Weight 14kg. Throw ratio 0.65-0.75:1.
3 year warranty.

Price $16,199 incl. GST plus delivery.

Other sales items :

VNS Geobox HDMI splitter/amplifier. 1in 4out. 1x ex demo available $135 plus GST ($148.50 incl. GST) plus delivery.

VNS Geobox M804x 4 projector blending. Warping unit with mapping overlay.
Top model of the 800 series. 4 output 1920×1080. Picture in Picture and Full frame.
Multiple inputs per channel. 2 channels can be used in one blending set-up, allowing two separate projector pairs to display independent blended projection.
1 x unit ex demo available. $3500 plus GST ($3850 incl. GST) plus delivery.