{"product_id":"christie-zoom-lens-0-8-1-16-1-ultra-high-contrast-ils1-for-m-series-rgb-118-133108-01","title":"Christie Zoom Lens 0.8-1.16:1 Ultra High Contrast ILS1 for M Series RGB - 118-133108-01","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Christie 118-133108-01 lens?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 0.8–1.16:1 zoom lens with ultra high contrast optics on an ILS1 mount, \u003cstrong\u003efor use with Christie M Series RGB projectors only\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a short-throw zoom for rooms where the projector sits close to the screen but a fixed lens would be too inflexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUltra high contrast is the point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUHC optics are built to preserve the black levels an RGB pure laser projector is capable of. On a standard lens, internal reflection and scatter lift the black floor — which wastes the contrast performance you paid for when specifying pure laser in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a museum, visitor attraction or mapped installation where deep blacks are the deliverable, pairing a pure laser projector with a standard lens is the most common way the result disappoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility is restricted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lens is specified for M Series RGB projectors only. It is not a general ILS1 lens, and fitting is not the same as functioning — confirm the chassis before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThrow distance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 0.8–1.16:1 a 10-foot-wide image needs 8 to 11.6 feet of throw. Measure the distance available, divide by the image width you need, and check the result falls in that band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;width:38%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e118-133108-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrow ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.8–1.16:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eZoom, Ultra High Contrast (UHC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eILS1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChristie M Series RGB projectors only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications sourced from Christie published data.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this on a non-RGB projector?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Christie specifies it for M Series RGB projectors only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does ultra high contrast actually do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suppresses internal reflection and scatter that would otherwise lift the black floor, preserving the contrast an RGB pure laser projector can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it worth the premium over a standard lens?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere black level matters — museums, attractions, mapped surfaces, theatre — yes. In a lit conference room the room limits contrast before the lens does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan Creation Networks specify the right lens?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. We calculate throw and confirm chassis compatibility before anything is ordered. Call 888-230-3661 or email sales@creationnetworks.net.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christie Digital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67609445957868,"sku":"118-133108-01","price":9495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/Christie_09e095c9-f614-4752-b09f-48e4aec5b6b7.jpg?v=1790889133","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/christie-zoom-lens-0-8-1-16-1-ultra-high-contrast-ils1-for-m-series-rgb-118-133108-01","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}