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Camera with mini Projector?

Oct 23, 2010 3:56AM PDT

There was an advertisement moving on air for Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera which has an mini projector for projecting the snaps on the wall or screen

I m just not a professional photographer i am lay man in Photography and just Interested in the projector part so that i can project pixs videos or presentation for my sales or my customers have following queries from professionals or photographers or projector experts:-


1. Is there any of the digital camera or any other gadget which can save the pics videos presentation on memory card and can be replayed or played through the projector

2. Whats the features of the Nikon Coolpix and whats ur reviews and advice for its clarity photography and projection part

3. Whats the model of Nikon model which have the projection feature

4. Whats the cost of the Nikon model in India

5. Can the projection be mad eon a wall or a special screen required for the same

6 Can the projection be made behind the screen or device.

67. Any other companies digital camera have features have projector in build in the digital camera

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Gimmicky
Nov 19, 2010 6:50AM PST

It's real gimmicky... at 10 lumens VGA resolution that thing is basically usuable in anything but pitch black, and then you're only getting VGA resolution. It is small though.

My suggestion - Optoma Pico301 or AAXA M1 micro projector. The Optoma one has a battery (which is real nice). I personally have the AAXA M1 micro projector, I can take my Canon DSLR SD Card, insert directly into the M1 micro projector and start doing a slide show. Most projectors (including the Optoma) don't have this capability, and the M1 is 75 lumens, SVGA resolution so at least you can see something... Just my $0.02.

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Stick with your quality projectors
Nov 20, 2010 4:20AM PST

This camera projector is for fun, more like a toy for those who loves small gadgets. It will make a pretty good Christmas gift.

But if you are doing a presentation for a major sale, please use the professional grade projectors. Using cheap gimmicky equipment will just give bad impression on your clients and give them a headache looking at your presentation.