Christie Crimson Series 1.8-2.6:1 ILS Zoom Lens - 118-100113-03

Product Overview

The Christie 118-100113-03 is an ILS zoom lens with a 1.8–2.6:1 throw ratio on Christie M Series HD/WU projectors and 2.0–2.8:1 on SXGA+ models. It belongs to the M Series lens suite used across Crimson and related 3DLP platforms, and includes the true Intelligent Lens System that automatically recognizes and calibrates the lens when installed. Stepper-motor encoding ensures accurate, repeatable recall of all offset, zoom, and focus positions without drift. Its mid-throw range covers the most common projection positions in theaters and event venues.

Product Description

With a 1.8–2.6:1 range, this lens positions the projector roughly twice the image width from the screen — the standard geometry for front-of-house and mid-venue rigging. It supports screen widths from 59 to 522 inches (150–1326 cm) on HD/WU projectors and 55 to 470 inches (140–1194 cm) on SXGA+ models. Lens shift is generous: ±120% vertical and ±42% horizontal on HD/WU (±100% / ±50% on SXGA+), letting riggers place the projector well off the screen axis without geometric penalty. The ILS system is particularly valuable in multi-projector blends and rental workflows: lenses self-identify and calibrate when seated, and saved positions return precisely after teardown and rebuild. DC-motor drift — the gradual loss of stored positions plaguing older encoded designs — is eliminated by the stepper-motor architecture. Confirm exact distances for your model with the Christie Lens Calculator.

Key Features

• 1.8–2.6:1 Zoom Range (HD/WU) — covers standard mid-venue throw positions; 2.0–2.8:1 on SXGA+.
• Intelligent Lens System (ILS) — automatic recognition and calibration on installation.
• Stepper-Motor Encoding — no motor drift; repeatable recall of offset, zoom, and focus.
• ±120% Vertical / ±42% Horizontal Offset — wide rigging latitude on HD/WU projectors.
• Wide Screen Coverage — 59–522 in (150–1326 cm) screen widths on HD/WU.
• Crimson and M Series Compatible — interchangeable across the M Series lens-mount family.

Typical Applications

A go-to optic for Crimson and M Series projectors in theaters and performing arts centers, live event staging, houses of worship, lecture halls, and projection mapping where the projector sits about two image-widths back. Find compatible projectors and other 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 projector families accept this lens?
Christie M Series and related 3DLP platforms sharing the M Series mount, including the Crimson Series. The effective throw ratio is 1.8–2.6:1 on HD/WU and 2.0–2.8:1 on SXGA+ models.

How large an image can it produce?
Screen widths from 59 to 522 inches on HD/WU projectors, depending on throw distance.

Does it hold alignment in blended arrays?
Yes — stepper-motor encoding eliminates motor drift, so stored offset, zoom, and focus positions recall accurately.

Is calibration manual?
No. The Intelligent Lens System recognizes and calibrates the lens automatically when installed.