Anyone using 2.35:1 screen setup with the Anamorphic lens?

Originally Posted by eummagic

Hi guys,

What I read from the reviews and manual of Panasonic PT-AE4000 is that if we intent to use a 2.35:1 aspect ratio screen then initially setup required two lens position to be stored in the projector memory. 1) for 2.35:1 aspect ratio i.e by playing a 2.35:1 sample and then adjusting the lens and store into memory 2) for 16:9 aspect ratio again by playing a 16:9 sample and readjusting the lens position and storing to memory. Once this is done there is setting in projector to assign the two values for 2.35:1 and 16:9 aspect ratios with auto detect feature turned on.

Now how does this anamorphic emulation works......

The projector by default is 16:9 ratio, so while playing a 2.35:1 aspect ratio movie there will be still black bars on top and bottom. The anamorphic emulation feature of the projector zooms in the 2.35:1 portion to fill the 2.35:1 screen (for which we have initially adjusted the lens position and memorised). Likewise while playing a 16:9 aspect ratio sample we adjust to fit inside the 2.35:1 screen. So the lens zooms out to adjust the 16:9 portion in the 2.35:1 screen. So, there will be black bars on the left and right of the movie.
Whenever, anyone these two aspect ratio movies are played the projector automatically adjusts the lens position based on our stored value. Cool!

The pros:
1) Saving equivalent cost of the projector for anamorphic lens.
2) Enjoying the 2.35:1 aspect ratio
3) Need adjust the lens manually since the same can be memorised and adjusted automatically by detecting the source.
4) Anamorphic lens can be fitted for real effect.

The cons:
1) It still uses only 75% of the projector light output in 2.35:1 mode as the top and bottom bars are appearing above and below the 2.35:1 screen which is unnoticed while viewing.
2) Cannot match the real anamorphic lens quality

Can I go ahead with this system considering my budget can now buy me only the projector? And since anamorphic lens add-on is possible, I can purchase the same later on. Till such time I have be convinced with the anamorphic emulation feature.

What you guys say....

Originally Posted by eummagic

Hi guys,

What I read from the reviews and manual of Panasonic PT-AE4000 is that if we intent to use a 2.35:1 aspect ratio screen then initially setup required two lens position to be stored in the projector memory. 1) for 2.35:1 aspect ratio i.e by playing a 2.35:1 sample and then adjusting the lens and store into memory 2) for 16:9 aspect ratio again by playing a 16:9 sample and readjusting the lens position and storing to memory. Once this is done there is setting in projector to assign the two values for 2.35:1 and 16:9 aspect ratios with auto detect feature turned on.

Now how does this anamorphic emulation works......

The projector by default is 16:9 ratio, so while playing a 2.35:1 aspect ratio movie there will be still black bars on top and bottom. The anamorphic emulation feature of the projector zooms in the 2.35:1 portion to fill the 2.35:1 screen (for which we have initially adjusted the lens position and memorised). Likewise while playing a 16:9 aspect ratio sample we adjust to fit inside the 2.35:1 screen. So the lens zooms out to adjust the 16:9 portion in the 2.35:1 screen. So, there will be black bars on the left and right of the movie.
Whenever, anyone these two aspect ratio movies are played the projector automatically adjusts the lens position based on our stored value. Cool!

The pros:
1) Saving equivalent cost of the projector for anamorphic lens.
2) Enjoying the 2.35:1 aspect ratio
3) Need adjust the lens manually since the same can be memorised and adjusted automatically by detecting the source.
4) Anamorphic lens can be fitted for real effect.

The cons:
1) It still uses only 75% of the projector light output in 2.35:1 mode as the top and bottom bars are appearing above and below the 2.35:1 screen which is unnoticed while viewing.
2) Cannot match the real anamorphic lens quality

Can I go ahead with this system considering my budget can now buy me only the projector? And since anamorphic lens add-on is possible, I can purchase the same later on. Till such time I have be convinced with the anamorphic emulation feature.

What you guys say....

Originally Posted by eummagic

Hi all,

I asked a few dealers in Cochin, Kerala and found the least rate I get for Panasonic PT-AE4000 is Rs.1,38,000 + 12.5% Tax = Rs.1,55,250/-. Can anyone give some of the dealers nos in Kerala/Chennai etc. who can give at a reasonal rate?

Also, Iam looking for a screen size of 110" (2.35:1 ratio) please guide me what brand of screen to choose, a suitable spec mentioning the screen type like HC etc and gain. If possible the dealer nos also...

Originally Posted by jayad08

why do u want it with bill?
pana 4000 is a new model, so no risk with the lamp life..

get it from a traveling friend for 94k or
get it from borderlinx or KMD/TE for 115-120k
get it from grey mkt for 120k
get it from ur dealer without bill for 135k

Originally Posted by eummagic

Going for without bill is not so convincing me when investing around a lakh of rupees. I will try your 1st option and what you mean by KMD/TE. Kindly explain.

Originally Posted by eummagic

Hi all,

I asked a few dealers in Cochin, Kerala and found the least rate I get for Panasonic PT-AE4000 is Rs.1,38,000 + 12.5% Tax = Rs.1,55,250/-. Can anyone give some of the dealers nos in Kerala/Chennai etc. who can give at a reasonal rate?

Also, Iam looking for a screen size of 110" (2.35:1 ratio) please guide me what brand of screen to choose, a suitable spec mentioning the screen type like HC etc and gain. If possible the dealer nos also...

Originally Posted by subhash

pana PT-AE 4000 ,available for 1.3k @ chennai (inclusive of all )

will PM u contact, @ this price i guess its without bill ,it is shipped from singapore and available at chennai, there were 2 no:s of the PJ available 2 days back , u cud chk out

regards