Leica Ciné 1: Leica unveils its first laser projector (4K, short focal length, etc.)

Reference in the world of photography, German Leica enters the promising laser projector market. Presented at the IFA 2022 show, the Leica Cine 1 is a laser video projector (triple RGB laser on Summicron lens with aspherical elements) whose housing life is estimated at 25,000 hours. Of course, this box can be changed when necessary. The image is projected in 4K and diagonally 80 or 100 inches and icing on the pixel, the device integrates a Dolby Atmos audio system. And of course, all the necessary connections are present (HDMI 2.1, USB, TV Tuner, CI slot). The Leica Cine 1 also promises to be extremely bright, knowing that brightness is one of the few sticking points of video projectors.

The other big advantage of this laser projector, in addition to the long life of its projection box, is the ability to display on large diagonals in very short focal length, which means that it will be possible to bring it closer to the wall (no need to position it on the ceiling or behind the spectator). the trailer of presentation of the machine does not give more indications, but it is already rumored that the Leica Ciné 1, which will be marketed in Europe in the second quarter of 2023, would be offered at a price of around 7000 euros. All the same…