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post #1 of 5
Thread Starter 
Does anyone know what the throw ratio is for this setup? I can't find any specifics on the Runco site. I see some options for the proteus lens but nothing for the Rainier. The projector model i'm looking at is the RS-1100.
post #2 of 5
Would that be because the Rainer is an option for the RS1100 Ultra ... not the RS1100.

Here are the specs for the Ultra:

Proteus A: This lens does not apply to the RS-1100 Ultra.
Use Proteus B for short throw applications.
Proteus B: Zoom 1.03 - 1.20
Proteus C: Zoom 1.23 - 1.47
Proteus D: Zoom 1.53 - 1.97 (with McKinley anamorphic 1.20 - 1.58)
Proteus E: Zoom 2.00 - 3.01 (with McKinley anamorphic 1.63 - 2.36)
Proteus F: Zoom 3.05 - 4.75 (with Rainier or McKinley anamorphic 2.38 - 3.58)
* CineWide or CineWide w/AutoScope option not available with Proteus A, B or C.
post #3 of 5
rlhjr34,
If you are referring to the RS-1100 standard version, it doesn't have interchangeable lenses, but is compatible with the Whitney anamorphic adapter. In combination, the throw distance range is 1.86-1.93 x screen width, with 0% horizontal offset, and 40% up/50% down vertical offset, assuming a ceiling mount, and relative to screen center.

The RS-1100 Ultra has interchangeable lenses. The options compatible with anamorphic adapters are: Proteus D (short), Proteus E (medium), and Proteus F (long). The D combines with a McKinley anamorphic for a throw range of 1.20-1.58 x SW and 14% up/30% down vertical offset. The E combines with a McKinley anamorphic for a throw range of 1.63-2.36 x SW and 17% up/39% vertical offset. The F combines with a Rainier anamorphic for a throw range of 2.38-3.58 x SW and 19% up/40% down vertical offset. All three have 10% horizontal offsets.

I lean towards the Rainier combo, since it is a few thousand less expensive and allows the longest throws. At the long end of the range of both lens combos, I think the Rainier is as good as the McKinley.

Hope this helps!
post #4 of 5
Apparently Dennis can type faster than I can!
post #5 of 5
Thread Starter 
Thanks for the help guys. Doesn't look like the Rainier option will work for my room. Way too long of a throw for me. The Proteus D or E with the Mckinley look more my speed. Can one of you PM me with what those options typically cost?
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