Canon Unveils LCOS Ultra-Brite Widescreen Projector
October 07, 2004
Mississauga, ON - Canon has introduced what it calls a new advance in projection technology, the Realis SX50 1400 x 1050 SXGA+ multimedia projector. Featuring super-high (SXGA+) resolution from Canon's patented proprietary AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) technology, the unit offers high brightness and high contrast with outstanding image quality in a compact size.
At the core of the Realis SX50 projector is Canon's proprietary AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) optical technology, a patented means of achieving both the high brightness of 2500 ANSI Lumens and a contrast ratio of 1000:1 while also reducing projector size. AISYS fully maximizes the performance of LCOS (Liquid Crystal On Silicon) technology, which has major advantages over traditional projection methods, including higher (SXGA+) resolution, seamless imagery, enhanced performance on motion images, and superior display of text, the manufacturer describes.
The Realis SX50 projector includes multiple input jacks and connectors, and can accept a wide variety of digital and analog computer-display formats. Other inputs include DVI video and all major component, composite, and S-video inputs. All connectors attach from the side of the projector housing, making for a more attractive presentation environment.
Designed and manufactured by Canon, the projector weighs 3.9 kg and features a genuine Canon high-performance 1.7x optical zoom lens that can project a 100-inch image on a screen from 2.9 metres away. A projector well suited for the HDTV era, the Realis SX50 projector can display true 16 x :9 720p HD broadcast images. And for digital cinema enthusiasts, the Realis SX50 projector's special 2:3 pull-down circuitry converts interlaced 480 and 575 video to progressive-scan imagery.
The Realis SX50 projector also features Multiple Image Modes that provide a wide range of options depending on user needs. These Image Modes include four Color-Preset Modes, which are designated as Standard, Presentation, sRGB, and Cinema.
* The Standard mode produces images closely resembling the original input source, with an emphasis on white areas.
* The Presentation mode increases contrast between bright and dark areas to make it easier to see detailed diagrams and text often used in presentations.
* The sRGB mode is the colour space used in most digital cameras, which is an international standard to unify colour reproduction and colour spaces as defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
* The Cinema mode is the most suitable mode for projection of moving images; it emphasizes gradations to produce Realistic depth and dimension.
Additional Image Modes of the Realis SX50 projector include: Dynamic Gamma Correction for optimum contrast balance; Six-Axis Color Adjustment to fine-tune tone and contrast adjustments on both RGB and CMY colour axes; a Greenboard Mode to adjust colours for optimal display on green chalkboards; and Memory Color Correction for photo display of colours based on subjective human recollection.
Professional photographers will particularly be interested in the Realis SX50 projector's sRGB mode, six AXIS colour-adjustment features; the projector's realistic photo reproduction (for colour processing that allows for optimal reproduction of metallic objects) and skin-tone reproduction (for seamless, pattern-free images that reproduce outstanding skin tones) capabilities.
Suitable for front or rear projection, the Realis SX50 projector measures (W x D x H) 286 x 284 x 96 mm and comes complete with a wireless remote control, connector cables, and a soft carrying case. In addition to such standard features as digital keystone adjustment, PIN Code Lock & Key Lock, a user-friendly menu system (in 13 selectable languages), ceiling mount compatibility, and RS-232 control/USB mouse control, the projector also offers several optional accessories.
The Realis SX50 multimedia projector will be available in November at suggested manufacturer's list price of $7,500 CDN.
For more information, visit
www.canon.ca
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