Browse Forums Home Theatre & Automation Re: 2.35:1 projector screens/lenses, your thoughts ? 10Mar 28, 2010 8:03 pm Hi there, For what it's worth, if you are prepared to look at overseas models, you can save a fortune on Aussie RRP's. No, you won't have a local warranty, but if you buy through a company like priceusa.com.au, they can help you with any returns if possible. For example, I purchased a Mitsubishi HC6800 1080P projector landed in Oz for just over $2000. Local price can be over double that and it is a dual voltage model. No problems and works a treat. This model does have a 2.35:1 anamorphic mode, so you can achieve a cinemascope picture without a lens, however you won't be using all of your available resolution and there is about a 25% reduction in brightness. Not such an issue with this proj at 1500 lumens. You can also get the same anamorphic zoom mode with the Panasonic PT-AE4000 at $2K us. Great projector as well. Also look at the BenQ W6000. Great brightness and DLP if you like that. If you do want to go for a lens, then I can recommend using one made by Home Theater Brothers in the USA. They are now called anamorphic research and you can purchase their AR2 lens for about $995US. Absolute bargain and recommended for entry level. So, whilst I see that there is a great need for local blokes offering local service, if you are prepared to take a calculated risk, then you can save yourself a fortune. I was really on a budget and ordering OS has worked well for me. In fact, I have just ordered 3 x Klipsch KL-650THX front speakers and 2 x Danley Subs out of the USA. All strapped onto a pallet and shipped for a reasonable price from the USA. Remember, it's not the retailers shafting us but the larger companies. Ask why a $2K projector in the USA is double that over here, when the dollar is within 10% parity. Not fair! Anyways, hope that maybe I have helped you out with atleast considering an option if you are trying to get most bang for your buck. Greg. Hi everyone. I am a single mother with little daughter, living in a small tourist town in WA Australia. I am thinking to install security screens to all the doors and… 0 22236 Building Standards; Getting It Right! We are building on a zero-lot. The first-floor windows on the zero-lot side is 1.2m away from the boundary. There are 3 windows on that side of the house in the first… 0 566 Were struck with: Colorbond Ironstone Grey roof and cream windows. What color should we render and paint the garage door to tone down the cream windows? Farm House, will… 0 24449 |