Tease, new Prismasonic cylindrical lens and remote motorized sled. - Page 3

Anymore news on a possible release date ?

This is the best news I've read in a while! Of course I still haven't seen the prices, but hopefully this is gonna be awesome!

-Sean

Sorry, why would anyone want a "remote focusing system" on a cylindrical lens?

Once set, it is usually does not have to be re-done unless your changing your TR. Looking at the image of the lens, it appears to use the same thread adjusted action I use in the Aussiemorphic MK4 (threaded adjuster turned by allen key). So, given the fact that the difference between perfect focus and just out can be less then 1/8 of a turn, I do have to question their logic here.

Maybe some people with a ceiling mounted setup would rather focus by remote rather than climb up and down a step ladder (after they remember where they put their allen key).

Besides, if you don't want the remote focusing system, then don't buy it.

I don't see the problem here. You're talking like it's a bad thing.

One can stand closer to the screen and focus with better results due to better visibility than standing at the projector.........and heck don't us boys love our toys.....a push button soultion, nice!

All I am saying is that the astigmatism adjustment of an anamorphic lens is not the sort of thing you'd play with on a daily basis like you might do with the projectors focus.

Depends on the amount of teeth in the focusing system. I think it's a great idea for reasons kilgore and HJ have just mentioned. Not sure people would muck around with projector focus either once setup, but that hasn't stopped the likes of JVC, Mitsubishi, Panasonic and a host of others implementing motorized focus, zoom and lens shift. Those using Constant image area would benefit from this and those showcasing such projectors for clients and displaying various screen sizes would also benefit. I use my JVC focus, zoom and lens shift almost every time I do a demo. Having used manual versions I would never go back. Motorized is much better. Besides all that, it is there for those who want it, it's an add on option anyway.

What I would like to see on PJ's is a 1 to 100 scale so one knows exactly where the focus was or should be (like sharpness etc), rather than having to use your eye right up next to the screen each time.. this would not cost much to implement. Still it beats the hell out of manual methods used on cheaper models whether it's used daily, weekly or monthly.

So good on your prismasonic and Alan for bringing a 4 element cylindrical lens into the market at price point never seen before.

Is the said $3kUSD confirmed yet or are people still assuming $3K because it was posted in the under $3K projector forum? If so, it was also posted in the $20K+ section, and we all know it is not going to cost anywhere near that.

I'm sure Alan will confirm when he's ready. I have heard 3K from a few sources now. Even at 3.5K it's only 15% more and still a great price for the size that it is.

It's Alan's forum after all, he can post it wherever he chooses.

Aggressive pricing seems to be the idea so I imagine Alan would be buying more than 10 at a time to enable great pricing....

Looks like the competition is heating up either way.

Wow! Alan, are you planning a review or at least some test measurements before these are generally available?

Also, I'd love some info on the sled control: IR, trigger, RS232, .. As I understand the automated prisim lens from Prismasonic that use IR require a continuous IR signal until the stop postion is reached which is a little harder to automate than a simple trigger.

Thanks.

These prices sound awesome! Now I just have to wait on TR numbers and hope for the best, but you said its bigger than the Isco III, would that be the "L" model? If so, this bad boy has a good chance of sitting in front of my PJ someday soon!

-Sean

Can't wait to see the reviews

can't wait to see what this lens will do.

Any update?

Any photos of the sled?

Will this be out before Christmas?

-Sean

Has anyone seen a review or a working sample of the Schneider EL yet? I'm wondering how it might compare.

I believe it was on show at Schneider's stand at CEDIA. The unit seems well built and was very light due to the plastic lenses.

Being well built and very light are two nice attributes, which however don't say anything at all about image quality.

It seems unlikely that Schneider would produce or release anything that wasn't worthy. I'm just curious to see how it compares with other options in its general price range.

Which makes you wonder why it isn't released yet, doesn't it?

The slightest imperfection in the fabrication of a projection lens causes grief on-screen. If these molded plastic lenses are as big as you'd think they'd have to be, the potential for grief escalates. I bet this plastic lens wasn't actually being used at CEDIA for demos.

I don't know 100% if it was the EL lens on show or not. The lens on show produced an extremely sharp image. If it was the EL, then buyers of this lens would be very happy with their purchase.

The only lens in its 'price range' will be the lens this thread is about. Everything else is well above that in cost.


Does indeed...about both actually.

I'm interested to read it's review when it's released also.

Now I'm getting excited!

-Sean

Me too -- I want to compare this versus the Aussie Bob lens that also looks very interesting... Big changes are coming to my theater as I seriously consider changing from 16 X 9 to cinemascope - I've learned enough at this point to do it the right way, one time, instead of trying to economize and trade up in a short time.