High brightness and resolution; compact size.Canon's new Realis SX50 multimedia projector has solved the dual challenge of making a high brightness, high contrast LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) A technology used to make microdisplays for rear-projection TVs and head-mounted displays (HMDs). Each LCoS chip hosts a grayscale LCD shutter sandwiched between a cover glass and a mirror. (liquid crystal on silicon Liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS or LCoS) is a "micro-projection" or "micro-display" technology typically applied in projection televisions. It is a reflective technology similar to DLP projectors; however, it uses liquid crystals instead of individual mirrors. ) projector in a compact size. The Realis SX50 is based on Canon's AISYS AISYS Aspectual Illumination System (Aspectual Illumination System) optical technology, which virtually eliminates the grid-like effect often produced by other technologies that diminishes fine detail. The projector weighs just over 8 pounds, and features a 1.7X optical zoom Changing the focal length of a camera by adjusting the physical zoom lens. All zoom lenses in film cameras and digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are optical zoom. Digital point-and-shoot cameras as well as consumer and prosumer video camcorders have optical zoom, but they also tens that can project a 100-inch image on a screen from 9.8 feet away. The Realis SX50 features multiple image modes (Standard, Presentation, sRGB, and Cinema) that provide a wide range of options depending on user needs. Available this month, the Realis SX50 multimedia projector has a suggested selling price of $3,999. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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