Canon rolls out WUXGA REALiS WUX10, REALiS SX80 LCOS projectors

It looks like Canon's laid claim to not one but two "world's first" titles today, with it rolling out the world's first WUXGA LCOS in the form of the REALiS WUX10 and the world's first PictBridge compatible with its new REALiS SX80 (also LCOS-based). In addition to a 1920 x 1200 resolution, the REALiS WUX10 also boasts 3,200 lumens of brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and some of Canon's propriety features like its AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) Optical Engine, which promises to maximize the performance of the LCOS panels. The REALiS SX80, on the other hand, takes things down to a still decent SXGA+ resolution, along with 3,000 lumens of brightness, a 900:1 contrast ratio, and that aforementioned USB / PictBridge connectivity. Both models also boast just about all the ports you could want, including DVI, HDMI and component, as well as that all-important built-in 1W speaker. As you might have guessed, neither of them come cheap, although at $3,999, the SX80 is a relative bargain compared to the WUX10's $12,999 price tag.

[I Love John S. @ Jun 3rd 2008 1:59PM]

First.

[teej @ Jun 3rd 2008 2:29PM]

::sigh::

[Leo @ Jun 3rd 2008 2:37PM]

So how good is 1000:1 contrast for a hi-def home theatre projector? shouldn't it be like 2,500 at least?

I'll admit now, I don't really know a lot about projectors so please, keep the flames down folks!

[Peter @ Jun 3rd 2008 3:44PM]

1,000:1 is referring to the real contrast ratio (the difference between black and white when they are displayed at the same time on the screen). The huge numbers you are used to are dynamic contrast ratios. Dynamic contrast ratios are the difference between a completely white image displayed, and then a black image displayed afterwards on the screen.

[jon @ Jun 3rd 2008 3:08PM]

wow, that headline looks like my spam box.

the WUXGA REALiS WUX10 looks pretty nice but i'm holding out for the H3rB4L C1ALiS version.