Christie announced the Eclipse just prior to IBC 2019, it is the world’s first true HDR 4K RGB pure laser projector for the Pro-AV market.
The Christie Eclipse 4K RGB pure laser projector produces true HDR imagery with a massive 20,000,000:1 contrast ratio. By combining true HDR performance with an expansive color gamut approaching the full Rec. 2020 / Rec. 2100 color space, Eclipse is said to provide an unparalleled visual experience.
With a 20,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a brightness level of 30,000 ANSI lumens, as well as 4K resolution and a high frame rate capability of up to 120fps, this is a serious HDR projector. Its specifications make any consumer-based HDR display or projector pale in comparison.
According to Christie, “Audiences are immersed in a degree of detail and depth of color that have never before been possible in any Pro-AV projection system.”
Key features
- True HDR projector – Christie Eclipse processes and reproduces true HDR imagery on-screen, at both high and low brightness levels and true 4K resolution, achieving an unparalleled contrast ratio of 20,000,000:1. The result is stunning imagery, with incredible detail in the extreme black and white ranges.
- Rec. 2100 – Approaches the full Rec. 2020 / Rec. 2100 color space producing highly saturated color for ultra-realistic immersive experiences. What’s more, Eclipse exceeds Rec. 2100’s minimum 200,000:1 contrast ratio specification by 100x!
- Makes ‘video black’ a thing of the past – Displays true blacks without any residual light, which increases image quality and significantly reduces system complexity, eliminating the need for black-level blending adjustments and masking in multi-projector arrays
- High frame rate performance in 2D and 3D – Powered by Christie TruLife™ electronics, Eclipse is fully 4K, 4:4:4, 10-bit, 120fps capable, producing ultra-high resolution, high frame rate video for smooth, blur-free, dynamic visuals
- Long-life, RGB pure laser illumination – Enjoy the stability and reliability of solid-state illumination, and 30,000 hours of optimal performance to 80% brightness
- Flexibility to choose the brightness level to suit your environment – From 2000 to 30,000 lumens
With the Eclipse, black is now truly black, with no residual light. Whites are also brighter than ever. There’s no need for optical filters, black-level blending adjustments, or masking in multi-projector arrays.
As far as durability is concerned, Christie claims that their Eclipse has 30,000 hours of optimal performance to 80% brightness.
Specifications
| Brightness | 2,000 to 30,000 ANSI lumens typical (configurable) |
| Contrast Ratio | 20,000,000:1 (sequential) |
| Display Type | 6DLP |
| Resolution | 4096 x 2160 (4K) |
| Illumination Type | Christie® RealLaser™ (RGB pure laser, solid state illumination) |
| Orientation | Landscape 360 degrees and portrait orientation |
| Image Processing | Christie TruLife™ electronics, 1.2Gpx/s pixel clock |
| Frame rates | 24-120Hz |
| Inputs | HBMIC (2 x 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, 1x QSFP+ module for fiber use with Christie Link Transmitter) QDPIC (Quad DisplayPort 1.2 input card) or TSIC (Terra SDVoE input card)New Body |
| Option Inputs | Dual 3G SD/HD-SDI input card Dual Link DVI input card Dual DisplayPort input card Twin HDMI input card |
| Lenses | 0.72:1 0.9:1 1.13-1.31:1 1.31-1.63:1 1.63-2.17:1 1.99-2.71:1 2.71-3.89:1 3.89-5.43:1 4.98-7.69:1 |
| Size | 41.5 x 31 x 33.5” (1049 x 784 x 845mm) |
| Weight | 330lbs (150kg) |
The Cristie Eclipse is not for your home theatre unless you have very, very deep pockets. Not only does it weigh a whopping 150kg, but if you have to ask how much it is you probably can’t afford it.
