Christie Lens 0.91 (UHC 4K) - 163-117100-01

Product Overview

The Christie Lens 0.9:1 UHC 4K (163-117100-01) is an Ultra High Contrast fixed lens with a 0.9:1 throw ratio, built on Christie's ILS4 intelligent lens platform for compatible Christie 4K projectors. Ultra High Contrast optics are engineered to raise system on/off contrast, deepening blacks in dark-environment installations. The short 0.9:1 throw places the projector close to the screen while preserving image quality. Creation Networks supplies Christie lenses across the Christie Digital range.

Product Description

Contrast performance in premium projection systems is set as much by the lens as by the light engine. Christie's UHC lens family is designed specifically to improve on/off contrast compared with standard high-brightness optics — on platforms such as the Sapphire 4K40-RGBH, a high contrast lens raises rated on/off contrast significantly. That makes UHC glass the right choice for dark-adapted venues where black level defines image quality: planetariums, dark rides, simulation domes, and immersive galleries. The ILS4 mount system handles motorized control with automatic lens recognition, and stored offset, zoom, and focus positions recall repeatably — important for venues that switch between configurations or for service swaps that must restore alignment exactly. As a fixed-focal design, the 0.9:1 provides consistent optical performance for permanent installations. Confirm compatibility with your specific Christie 4K projector model and run throw calculations with Creation Networks before ordering.

Key Features

• 0.9:1 Short Throw Ratio — large images from short projection distances in space-constrained venues.
• Ultra High Contrast Optics — engineered to raise on/off contrast for deeper blacks in dark environments.
• ILS4 Intelligent Lens System — motorized operation with automatic recognition and repeatable position recall.
• 4K-Class Glass — optical resolution matched to Christie native 4K projection platforms.
• Fixed Focal Design — stable, consistent performance for permanent installations.

Typical Applications

This UHC lens suits planetariums and domes, dark rides and themed attractions, simulation and visualization environments, immersive art installations, and premium screening rooms — dark-adapted venues built on Christie 4K projectors where black level is critical.

Technical Specifications

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which projectors accept this lens?
It is an ILS4-mount lens for compatible Christie 4K projection platforms. Confirm your exact projector model with Creation Networks before ordering.

What does Ultra High Contrast glass change in practice?
UHC optics raise system on/off contrast versus standard lenses, producing visibly deeper blacks in dark-adapted venues — the difference is most apparent in domes, dark rides, and screening environments.

Does the projector recognize the lens automatically?
Yes. The ILS4 system recognizes and calibrates the lens on installation, and stored lens positions recall repeatably for service swaps and configuration changes.

Can Creation Networks verify throw distance for my screen?
Yes — we run the lens calculation for your projector model and image size as part of the quote process. Request a quote to get started.