Alpha Pro
Alpha Pro
Our flagship, large, universal,
distortion-free lens for all
anamorphic-compatible
ultra-high end projectors.
Alpha + XM3
Alpha + XM3
Distortion-free performance
for Sony 5100ES, 6100ES, 8100ES
projectors.
Shown on Sony VPL-XW8100ES
G2
DCR/CDR-G2 + XM3
For JVC D-ILA and
Epson QB/LS projectors

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Cinema Format Projector Conversion Lenses

Sony VPL-XW5000ES, VPL-XW6000ES, VPL-XW7000ES JVC NZ800 NZ900

With many thanks to our CEDIA 2025 Sound Room 7 industry partners!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panamorph conversion lenses work with the anamorphic modes of today’s most popular projectors to activate millions of unused black bar pixels – filling 2.4:1 cinema-format projection screens for theaters and commercial/educational venues with up to 30% higher brightness and detail while the Alpha and Alpha Pro also expand the image width 10% for the most immersive big-screen experience possible.

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Enhanced 2.4:1 content on a wider 2.4:1 screen
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Streaming content on a 16:9 display
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Enhanced streaming content on a wider 2.4:1 screen
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16:9 content on a 16:9 display
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    • Both the Alpha ($11,995) and Alpha Pro DCR/CDR ($19,995) include Panamorph’s fully-coated, proprietary, distortion-free optical system whereas the DCR/CDR-G2 lenses ($6,995) use the same industry-awarded performance as previous DCR models. All lenses provide 30% higher brightness using 2 million more pixels from today’s anamorphic-compatible 4K projectors. 
    • The Alpha and DCR/CDR-G2 include the XM3 plate system for direct mounting to Sony XW, JVC D-ILA and Epson QB/LS projectors or for mounting the XM3 plate between the projector and ceiling mount. A bracket is included with the Alpha Pro either for shelf mounting or to attach to a dedicated Chief RPA/RPM ceiling mount (not included).
    • Alpha and Alpha Pro CDR lenses expand the projected image width by 10% to support larger images beyond the projector’s capability. The Alpha Pro DCR expands width by 7%. Remember to factor in this expansion during your projector throw ratio analysis. Effectively the native throw ratio of the projector should be divided by 1.1 or 1.07 respectively for the full range of throw ratios in your theater. DCR/CDR-G2 lenses do not change the image width. 
    • Recommended throw distance between 12 and 30 feet (Alpha and DCR/CDR-G2) or between 12 and 35 feet (Alpha Pro DCR/CDR). Optional components can modify the Alpha Pro DCR/CDR for optimum performance at 35, 50, 80, 120 and 150 feet (coming fall of 2025). 
    • Lenses support projectors up to 10,000 lumens (Alpha and DCR/CDR-G2) and 30,000 lumens (Alpha Pro DCR/CDR).
    • Alpha, Alpha Pro CDR and CDRG2 lenses are optimized for use of 16:9 display panels or the 16:9 portion of 17:9 display panels in most projectors having anamorphic modes. The Alpha Pro DCR and DCRG2 are optimized for 17:9 projectors.
    • No projector zoom/shift/focus features are needed.
    • Alpha and DCR/CDR-G2 lenses accept a beam up to 58mm W x 44mm H while Alpha Pro DCR/CDR accepts a beam up to 75mm W x 50mm H, both measured with the projector zoom at a 1.4:1 throw ratio.

 

RECOMMENDED LENS MODELS FOR POPULAR PROJECTORS       Anamorphic Projector Modes
Sony – XW5100 XW6100 XW8100 Bravia 7/8/9   Alpha + XM3. Image will 10% wider than the native image.   V-Stretch, Squeeze, Normal
Sony – GTZ380   Alpha Pro DCR. Image will be 7% wider than the native image.  
JVC – All D-ILA models with 65mm projector lens   DCRG2+XM3 over full throw ratio range of projector (does not change image width).   Anamorphic C, Anamorphic D, Normal
JVC – All D-ILA models with 80mm projector lens   DCRG2+XM3 at throw ratio above 1.6:1 (does not change image width).  
JVC – All D-ILA models with 100mm projector lens   Alpha Pro DCR. Image will be 7% wider than the native image.  
Epson – QB1000, LS9000 – LS12000   CDRG2+XM3 (does not change image width).   Anamorphic Wide, Anamorphic Squeeze, Auto
Epson – QL3000,  QL7000   Alpha Pro CDR. Image will be 10% wider than the native image.