Cineversum BlackWing Three projectors soar in, could be mistaken as Star Wars collectables

With a name like BlackWing, it's gotta be good, right? At least that looks to be the case with Cineversum's latest trio of BlackWing Three projectors, as these bad boys sport a design eerily reminiscent of something straight out of the Star Wars galaxy and a specs sheet that impressed even Yoda would be. The entire trio gets blessed with a 30,000:1 contrast ratio, 1,920 x 1,080 Full HD resolution, two HDMI 1.3 inputs, Color-Select filters for wider color reproduction and a motorized zoom / focus. As for the Pro model, you can expect everything you see above coupled with an optional SD-SDI input and 12V triggers board, professional color management tools and VGA compatibility. Finally, the Ultimate ups the ante a touch further with two more HDMI 1.3 sockets, Mosquito Noise Reduction technology and Theater Mode for 2.35:1 anamorphic setups. 'Tis a shame these start at £8,199 ($15,955), isn't it?

[Via AboutProjectors]

[Gremlin @ Feb 12th 2008 8:38PM]

pocket change...

[Tim Sweeney @ Feb 12th 2008 8:42PM]

And the light output, measured in lumens, is what? You should never post anything about a projector where you omit this information. Many 1080p projectors have unusably low levels of light output; the ultra expensive high-end ones are particularly notorious for this.

[Gremlin @ Feb 12th 2008 8:47PM]

It has 900 lumens, which is quite low.

[TonyD @ Feb 12th 2008 9:01PM]

More and more Manufacturers are leaving lumens out of the specs. Check out the specs on any of Sony's newest projectors, VW200, VW60 and VW40.. you will not see lumins info.

[britboyj @ Feb 12th 2008 8:57PM]

If your room is pitch black (as it should be) you shouldn't NEED that many lumens...

[SuperQ @ Feb 12th 2008 9:08PM]

Yup, 900-1000 lumens seems to be the correct target for home theater projectors. Unlike conference room units that do 2000+ HT units are designed to be used in a DARK room for best contrast.

[Allen @ Feb 12th 2008 9:11PM]

Having sold many projectors, I affirm that 900 lumens is very good for a home theater projector. Any brighter and contrast will suffer, and for real theater experience you need a dark room.

I've sold plenty to people who are trying to use their living rooms with picture windows with a projector. Almost universally, they come back for a large LCD.

[Reader @ Feb 12th 2008 11:10PM]

Pew pew pew

[Da @ Feb 13th 2008 12:17AM]

are you kidding me? that thing looks like it should belong in the bat cave...