HPS sources are so much cheaper where I am, is it even worth considering?
O Optical Member 2002-11-03 1:36 pm Auckland, New Zealand 2005-06-25 8:25 am #1 2005-06-25 8:25 am #1 HPS sources are so much cheaper where I am, is it even worth considering? ••• More options Share
M Mikey p Member 2004-02-04 2:33 pm Sask. Canada 2005-06-25 8:49 am #2 2005-06-25 8:49 am #2 HPS color temperature is to low, usually under 3000K, which is in the yellow part of the light spectrum. Metal Halide is in the 4500K to 6000K range which is better suited for projection purposes. ••• More options Share
HPS color temperature is to low, usually under 3000K, which is in the yellow part of the light spectrum. Metal Halide is in the 4500K to 6000K range which is better suited for projection purposes.
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Emeritus 2002-04-03 7:15 pm Rotherham, England 2005-06-25 11:25 am #3 2005-06-25 11:25 am #3 HPS is also very peaky, and that gives very poor colour rendition. ••• More options Share
O Optical Member 2002-11-03 1:36 pm Auckland, New Zealand 2005-06-26 3:17 am #4 2005-06-26 3:17 am #4 yes, but is there any photo evidence? maybe the panel colouring can be tuned around it? probably not i know.. you cant make what isnt there, but id still like to see some photo evidence... ••• More options Share
yes, but is there any photo evidence? maybe the panel colouring can be tuned around it? probably not i know.. you cant make what isnt there, but id still like to see some photo evidence...
M Mikey p Member 2004-02-04 2:33 pm Sask. Canada 2005-06-26 4:28 am #5 2005-06-26 4:28 am #5 Someone did post a picture of a HPS projection shot on one of the other forums, but I can't remember which one. If I find it again I'll post a link. ••• More options Share
Someone did post a picture of a HPS projection shot on one of the other forums, but I can't remember which one. If I find it again I'll post a link.
