Christie Zoom Lens 1.95-3.26:1 Ultra High Contrast ILS4 - 163-120103-02

What is the Christie 163-120103-02 lens?

A 1.95–3.26:1 zoom lens with ultra high contrast optics on an ILS4 mount. It is the mid-to-long throw UHC option, for venues where the projector sits well back from the screen and black level still has to hold.

Throw distance

At 1.95–3.26:1 a 10-foot-wide image needs 19.5 to 32.6 feet of throw. That covers a projection booth at the rear of an auditorium, a catwalk position in a theatre, or a long atrium.

The wide zoom range is useful on these distances — it absorbs the variation between a drawing and the position the structure actually allows.

Ultra high contrast at distance

Long-throw lenses have more optical elements, which means more opportunity for internal scatter to lift the black floor. UHC construction matters more here, not less — and in a darkened auditorium or theatre, where the audience can see the black level, it is the difference between an image that sits in the room and one that glows.

Technical specifications

Specifications sourced from Christie published data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What throw distance does it cover?

19.5 to 32.6 feet for a 10-foot-wide image. Scale proportionally for other image widths.

Which projectors take an ILS4 lens?

ILS4 is used across Christie's higher-brightness 3DLP ranges. Confirm your chassis before ordering.

Does contrast matter at long throw?

More, if anything. Long-throw lenses have more elements and more scatter, and auditorium audiences sit in the dark where black level is visible.

Can Creation Networks specify the right lens?

Yes. We calculate throw against the room drawing and confirm compatibility. Call 888-230-3661 or email sales@creationnetworks.net.