[drummermitchell]

Hi Guys,I know most of you use an A-lens with your curved screen(no choice I

suspect).

Do people use an A-lens with a flat scope screen.

I'm still a bit indecisive at which way to go.

I figure if I went with a flat scope screen,then I might think,jeez what would a curved be like and then I'd be out a few thou with the flat screen.

Definately hard to decide,don't mind paying for a curved and lens,BUT.

 

[stanger89]



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Originally Posted by drummermitchell /forum/post/20878370


Do people use an A-lens with a flat scope screen.

Sure, a lot of us, maybe even most of us.

 

[drummermitchell]

Got it,thanks.

So perhaps the curved is more immersive and cool looking with a hefty price.

 

[Bigus]

Many people simply view curved as a necessary evil to compensate for a specific type of geometric distortion all anamorphic lenses produce. Some think curved is cool in itself, many don't. Plenty don't use curved for a variety of reasons and accept the pincushion distortion. If the projector is far enough back and you expand the image a bit into the masking, you may never notice the slight geometry problems and be forever happy with a flat screen.


I'd say buy the pj and lense first and play with projecting onto a wall, sheet, whatever. Then make screen decisions.

 

[drummermitchell]

Picked up a X-9

(we'll see)awhile ago.

using a 106"16X9 screen.

I did put tape on the wall ect. and zoomed,I do like the bigger pict.

So your saying buy the lens first(reason is...............)Thanks.

 

[230-SEAN]

Reason to buy the lens first is so you can see the amount of distortion you will have and if it bothers you enough to desire a curved screen. Its all personal preference.


-Sean

 

[SteveHorn]

... alignment of projector-screen and projector/lens/screen is fairly critical.The projector must be horizontally centered on the screen. And the lens 'square' to the face of the projector. There is more general info on alignment in the CIH subforum, as this subject is common to all A-lenses.

 

[drummermitchell]

Thanks guys,that makes sense with the lens and then if the imperfections drive me crazy

I can do the curved,thanks.

Already have an in to a lens,now to throw my hat over the fence and go get it,thanks again.