Knowing Ansi Lumens

ANSI lumens, which means American National Standards Institute measurement of candle power, is the measurement used to determine the degree of brightness of a projector. It is usually the standard used for comparing projectors in terms of their light output or brightness specification. When choosing a projector, the choice here is generally determined by the environment or the lighting of the place in which it will be used. In a darkened room, for example, a projector with 600 ANSI lumens will produce an acceptable image display, while an 800-ANSI-lumen projector is capable of producing short range images in daylight.

Canon LV-7375 Projector

Cannon LV-7375 Projector

On the other hand, if you are looking for a projector that will produce good quality images in various meeting environments, it is recommended to use one that has ANSI lumens above 1000. If you intend to use the projector for larger venues like conferences, it is best to choose one with over 1200 ANSI lumens. Other than the environment, the distance can also affect the quality of an image projected. Thus, prior to purchasing, it is important that you must ask for a demonstration in order to assess performance.