Christie Crimson Series 1.1:1 ILS Fixed Lens - 118-100117-03

Product Overview

The Christie 118-100117-03 is a 1.1:1 ILS fixed lens for Christie Crimson Series and M Series 3DLP projectors (1.2:1 on SXGA+ models). Like every lens in the M Series suite, it carries Christie's true Intelligent Lens System, which automatically recognizes and calibrates the lens on installation. Stepper-motor encoding ensures stored offset, zoom, and focus positions recall without the drift seen in DC-encoded motors. Its near-1:1 ratio suits installations where the projector hangs close to the screen but a true short-throw is unnecessary.

Product Description

With a 1.1:1 throw ratio, this lens places the projector at approximately the same distance from the screen as the image is wide — a common geometry in theaters, staging, and large-venue installs. It covers an exceptionally wide screen range of 100 to 530 inches (254–1346 cm) on HD/WU projectors, and 92 to 485 inches (234–1232 cm) at 1.2:1 on SXGA+ models. Vertical offset of ±120% (HD/WU) gives riggers enormous freedom to fly the projector well above or below screen center, with ±42% horizontal play; SXGA+ models offer ±100% vertical and ±50% horizontal. ILS automation means a touring lens dropped into a different Crimson chassis self-identifies and calibrates in moments, and stored lens presets return precisely — critical in blended multi-projector arrays where a fraction of a pixel matters. Confirm placement with the Christie Lens Calculator before final rigging.

Key Features

• 1.1:1 Throw Ratio (HD/WU) — near-unity geometry for close projector positions; 1.2:1 on SXGA+.
• Intelligent Lens System (ILS) — automatic recognition and calibration when the lens is installed.
• Stepper-Motor Encoding — drift-free, repeatable recall of offset, zoom, and focus presets.
• ±120% Vertical Offset — exceptional rigging flexibility on HD/WU projectors.
• Huge Screen Range — covers 100–530 in (254–1346 cm) screen widths on HD/WU.
• Crimson and M Series Compatible — interchangeable across the M Series lens-mount family.

Typical Applications

A staple for Crimson Series projectors in live event staging, theaters and performing arts venues, projection mapping rigs, and large-venue fixed installations where the projector sits roughly one image-width from the screen. Find Crimson projectors and companion ILS lenses in our Christie Digital collection.

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Christie vendor data. Unlisted values are omitted rather than estimated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which projectors use this lens?
Christie Crimson Series and M Series 3DLP projectors sharing the M Series lens mount. The effective throw ratio is 1.1:1 on HD/WU models and 1.2:1 on SXGA+ models.

How much mounting flexibility does the offset provide?
Up to ±120% vertical and ±42% horizontal on HD/WU projectors, allowing the projector to hang well off the screen axis without distortion.

Does the lens need manual calibration after installation?
No. The ILS automatically recognizes and calibrates the lens, and stepper-motor encoding keeps stored positions accurate.

What screen sizes does it support?
From 100 to 530 inches wide on HD/WU projectors — verify exact distances with the Christie Lens Calculator.