Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announces two new Canon Native 4K Laser LCOS Projectors - the REALiS 4K6020Z and 4K5020Z. Compact and lightweight, both new projectors measure 18.8in (W) x 7.1in (H) x 21.4in (D) and weigh 41.8 pounds, “making both units the world’s smallest and lightest projectors in their class at less than half the weight of competing Native 4K laser projectors,” according to the company’s press release. In addition, both projectors offer a Five-Year (or 12,000 Hours) Laser Limited Warranty. Canon is also adding to the company’s lineup of RS projector lenses with the introduction of the RS-SL07RST 4K Standard Zoom Lens. The RS-SL07RST projector lens is the seventh in the lineup. All seven RS projector lenses are compatible with the two new projectors.
“As the demand for 4K projection continues to grow, Canon understands that we need to offer customers a variety of options that best suit each individual installation,” says Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Not all 4K is created equal, which is why Canon is so excited that both new models feature true Native 4K resolution producing outstanding image quality with robust colors and high contrast.”
The new 4K6020Z and 4K5020Z Native 4K Laser LCOS Projectors are designed for a variety of applications, including art galleries, museums, schools and medical institutions. They are also suitable for product design and simulation use. Both projectors feature LCOS panels and Canon’s proprietary AISYS optical system that helps to deliver 6000 and 5000 lumens respectively. “This technology, when combined with true Native 4K (4096x2160) resolution, helps both projectors to produce a cleaner and more robust image with virtually no grid lines,” according to the release statement.
The laser-light source for both projectors is designed for up to 20,000 hours of operation in typical use or up to 40,000 hours when in Long Duration Mode 2. The laser-light source allows the projectors to start up in as little as two seconds while in Fast Boot mode. In addition, users are able to create presets to be set-up to their specific preferences and needs.
HDR technology in both projectors increases the dynamic range ability, expanding not only the color-gamut range but also the overall brightness, resulting in a more realistic and lifelike image. Additionally, the projectors support HDR10 and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), which produce broadcast-quality HDR images.
Additional features of the 4K6020Z and 4K5020Z Projectors include:
- Compatible with seven optional genuine Canon interchangeable lenses for a wide variety of applications
- High dynamic contrast of up to 22,000:1 in the 4K6020Z and 20,000:1 in the 4K5020Z is achieved by the combination of an image engine that analyzes the contrast of each frame and a double-door type shutter system which allows the iris to operate faster -- tracking scenes instantly and reducing light leaks.
- Covers 99.9 percent of the sRGB color space
- Supports HDMI, HDBaseT, Wi-Fi technology and other various interfaces
- Compatible with Canon Service Tool for PJ App
- Six preset Image modes provide different variations of color reproduction characteristic suitable for the type and projection environment, includes DICOM Simulation mode and additional five customizable modes that can be stored
Canon RS-SL07RST 4K Projector Lens
The new RS-SL07RST 4K Standard Zoom Lens features the distinguished red line around the barrel, Canon’s signature of their highest level of design and image quality. The lens can project images up to 600 inches and can project onto curved surfaces; maintaining focus in the center of the image when peripheral focus has been adjusted.
Additional features of the RS-SL07RST Projector Lens include:
- Unique Marginal Focus feature which allows incremental focus adjustment on peripheral areas of image, designed for concave and convex surfaces
- Substantial lens shift of vertical ±73 percent and horizontal ±11 percent
- Powered lens shift, zoom and focus
- Equipped with a UD lens to help reduce color shift and bleeding
- Minimal luminance difference from wide to tele position as F value exhibits minor change from 2.1 to 2.4
- Deep focal length of 22.67mm up to 37.79mm
- Large zoom ratio of 1.76x
- Weighs 4.1 pounds, the lens can be secured in place or taken out to be replaced with one touch, using the spigot-type lever
Pricing and Availability
The Canon 4K6020Z, 4K5020Z Native 4K Laser projectors and RL-SL07RST Standard Zoom Lens are all scheduled to be available in late November 2018 for a suggested retail price of $45,799.00, $43,499.00 and $8,000.00 respectively. For more information, please visit usa.canon.com/projectors.
