Leica reveals Pradovit D-1200 DLP HD projector

Whoa, Leica -- what got into you of late? Introducing three new cameras at once just not good enough? Evidently not, as the outfit better known for its retro-styled snappers has just produced an all new high-def projector, the 7.5-pound Pradovit D-1200. Taking a hint from projectiondesign's, um, design cues, this DLP beamer boasts a native 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, 1,400 ANSI lumens, a 2,500:1 contrast ratio and a VARIO-ELMARIT-P f/2.8-3.1/33-42 mm high-speed lens. You'll also find a 220-watt FusionPlus VIDI UHP lamp from Philips which is said to be good for around 3,000 hours, and as for ports, there's component, HDMI 1.3, DVI, composite, S-Video, VGA and Ethernet jacks. Mum's the word on a price, but it'll be available for those with thick wallets this November.

[Via LetsGoDigital]

[gabe @ Sep 15th 2008 11:15AM]

FIRST!



I know, I'm gay.

[AC @ Sep 15th 2008 11:38AM]

glad to hear you're happy.

[Hellaphunt @ Sep 15th 2008 11:26AM]

Wow! The first projector I would actually consider buying (unless the price is too high). Nice design.

[zargon @ Sep 15th 2008 11:55AM]

What are you talking about, first projector you would actually consider buying??? Why? Do you even know anything about projectors or maybe you have been living under a rock?

All the following are excellent projectors that currently would be worth buying and with their replacements recently announced, they should be able to be picked up at a discount soon.

Panasonic PT-AE2000U
Sanyo PLV-Z2000
Epson 1080 UB
Sony VPL-VW40

[nathan.wong @ Sep 15th 2008 12:16PM]

Are you kidding? It's a Leica projector! In the days of regular slide projectors they were $2500 as compared with a Kodak slide projector that was $450! I'm sure this projector will be ULTRA expensive.

[nathan.wong @ Sep 15th 2008 12:18PM]

Are you kidding? It's a Leica projector! In the days of regular slide projectors they were $2500 as compared with a Kodak slide projector that was $450! I'm sure this projector will be ULTRA expensive.

[Hellaphunt @ Sep 15th 2008 12:25PM]

Also, how am I supposed to know what's ok to like when your profile is private? I guess I'll have to take my chances. Wish me luck!

[Hellaphunt @ Sep 15th 2008 12:25PM]

@ nathan. Sorry. Read my comments to zargon...

[Bromo @ Sep 15th 2008 12:11PM]

Looks nice, wonder how it stacks up against Runco and their ilk?

[Dave @ Sep 15th 2008 12:18PM]

Looks like the designer is overcompensating for his other "shortcomings" with that mammoth lens-piece =)

[Hellaphunt @ Sep 15th 2008 12:32PM]

I hate your comment system, Engadget.

[nathan.wong @ Sep 15th 2008 1:32PM]

I'm pretty sure that's a universal complaint. For such a high tech company that's supposed to be cutting edge you'd think they'd have the best commenting system on the planet, but instead it's worse than ones made in the 1980's! Even the commenting system on www.sfgate.com are light years better than this one.

[dreamscape86 @ Sep 15th 2008 1:04PM]

2500:1 contrast ratio? That'd better be native with a dynamic iris to go with it...

[Hellaphunt @ Sep 15th 2008 4:09PM]

Holy fuck! Even after submitting it multiple times, my main comment still isn't up?! It's what gave sense to all the other shit I posted. Also comment I made about my main comment not being posted. Swell...

[hudster @ Sep 15th 2008 4:30PM]

"Whoa, Leica -- what got into you of late?" Umm, Photokina, the big photography trade show, kicks off in Germany next week. *That* is what got into Leica of late, along with other photography manufacturers as well, making new product announcements prior to the show.