Last Updated on July 11, 2022 by Mark P.
An old school overhead projector can bring back memories of days spent in the classroom. While old school projectors are not as common in schools today, they are becoming more popular. People have found a variety of creative uses for old school overhead projectors, and used projectors for sale offer affordable ways to be creative. Whether you dig an overhead projector out of the attic or find a great deal online, there are many possible ways to use the relic from days past. Keep reading to learn more about old school projectors and how people are using them today.
Where to Get a Good Deal on an Overhead Old School Projector
With the few retailers out there that still have old school overhead projectors for sale, getting the best deal on an overhead projector might seem overwhelming. Here are some of the current deals available at eBay:
Texas Instruments TI ViewScreen Overhead Projector Presenter NOS
Apollo Transparency Film 100 Overhead Projector Sheets for Plain Paper Copier
ENX PROJECTOR BULB NEW SURPLUS IN BOX
Transparency Film for Inkjet Printers, Overhead Projector (8.5 x 11 In, 30 Pack)
Apollo Horizon 2 Overhead Projector, 2000 Lumen Output, 10" x 10"
Koala Inkjet Transparency Film Clear 8.5x11 20 Sheet Overhead Projector Crafts
3M 1800 Overhead Projector 3M 1800 BJ2 Plus Series - NEW IN BOX
New Apollo Horizon 2 Overhead Projector V16000M
New Apollo Horizon 2 Overhead Projector V16000M Missing Screws See Photos
2 Pack 3M Projection Lamp HA6000 Type ENX for Overhead Projectors 360W 82V New
JoyUsing Joy-DocCam V500S Visual Presenter
New/Vintage 3M 1700 Overhead Projector Model 1700 CJI
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What is an old school or overhead projector?
An old school project, also known as an overhead projector, is used to project an image on a screen. Common in schools, the machine utilizes light to enlarge an image and display it. Teachers often used old school projectors to enlarge a small worksheet, document, or image for an entire class to see. You might even have memories of following along with your teacher or professor as they worked through a problem using wet erase markers.
For some, an old school projector may be a slide projector. Common in the 1950s, families would share their vacation photos and memories with the whole family using a slide projector. Using reversal film, slides were inserted to enlarge the image on a screen. While these machines were used in homes, they were also popular in schools and colleges.
Can you buy an old school projector for sale?
You can find a variety of old school projectors for sale today online and in resale stores. Common brands like 3M, Apollo, Elmo, and more are all available to purchase. You can purchase an old school project for $35 or less, while some models cost $130 or more.
The price of an old school projector will depend on the age, model, and condition of the projector. For collectors, certain models or brands may be worth more due to their rarity or historical significance. Old school projectors in good, working condition are also likely to cost more than projectors sold for parts or in need of repairs.
What can you do with an old school projector?
Today, old school projectors have mostly been replaced by more modern digital projectors. However, creative individuals have found many uses for old school projectors, especially when it comes to art projects. You can use an overhead projector to trace artwork to a larger surface. If you want to transfer an image to a large canvas, blanket, fabric, or other surfaces, an overhead projector makes it easy.
You can learn how to draw using an overhead projector as well. By projecting the image on a surface, you can practice tracing letters and shapes to improve your drawing skills. Kids may have fun tracing their favorite cartoon characters or learning their letters on a large whiteboard or canvas. Just make sure you get all of the supplies you need to print transparency pages to use with your old school projector.
Here’s a cool video about liquid light shows on an overhead projector:
