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Panamorph Alpha DCR anamorphic lens

Panamorph Anamorphic Lenses in Ottawa

Panamorph anamorphic lenses for JVC D-ILA projectors and 2.4:1 scope screens, designed, installed and aligned by Aura Design in Ottawa, Kanata, Gatineau.

Panamorph Anamorphic Lenses in Ottawa

Panamorph anamorphic lenses for JVC D-ILA projectors and 2.4:1 scope screens, designed, installed and aligned by Aura Design in Ottawa, Kanata, Gatineau.

Why Anamorphic

It is an anamorphic lens that lets your projector use its full panel for 2.4:1 cinema-format content, for a brighter, more detailed image on a scope screen.

Cinema-format movie scene on a 2.4:1 screen

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Cinema-format movie on a wide 2.4:1 screen

Brighter Cinema Format

Instead of zooming, an anamorphic lens uses the projector's full panel for 2.4:1 movies. Panamorph rates its DCR lenses at about 23% more brightness and its CDR lenses at about 30% more for cinema-format content.

Streaming content on a 2.4:1 cinema screen

More Detail

Using all of the projector's vertical pixels for wide movies and streaming content gives the image more detail than a zoomed-up letterbox picture.

16:9 sports content expanded on a 2.4:1 screen

16:9 Content Your Way

In a 2.4:1 theatre you can watch 16:9 TV and sports pillarboxed, stretched to fill the screen, or cropped slightly to fill the width, with no extra processing required.

Panamorph Alpha distortion-free grid geometry

Distortion-Free Alpha Optics

Panamorph's Alpha and Alpha Pro lenses use a proprietary distortion-free optical design, which makes them easier to install and align than earlier anamorphic lens designs.

Lenses for JVC

Panamorph designs the Alpha DCR and DCR-G2 with the XM3 plate for JVC D-ILA projectors, and the larger Alpha Pro for high-end projectors. We confirm fit for your model and throw.

Panamorph Alpha lens features

Alpha DCR, Alpha Pro and DCR-G2

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Panamorph G2 lens with XM3 mounting plate

Panamorph's Alpha DCR with the XM3 plate is designed for distortion-free performance on JVC D-ILA projectors, and Panamorph lists JVC NZ500, NZ700, NZ800 and NZ900 models in its JVC lens calculator. The DCR-G2 with XM3 is a lower-cost option for JVC D-ILA projectors that keeps a slight barrel distortion.

The Alpha Pro is Panamorph's flagship large, independently mounted lens for high-end projectors, with the same on-screen performance as the Alpha in a larger size. Aura Design checks your throw distance, screen and JVC model, then recommends and installs the right lens.

Panamorph Alpha DCR lens
Panamorph G2 lens with XM3 mounting plate
Panamorph Alpha Pro lens

Built for Your Theatre

Yes. Aura Design designs, installs and aligns Panamorph lenses in Ottawa, Orleans, Kanata, Rockland and Gatineau.

16:9 sports content on a 2.4:1 cinema screen

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Panamorph Alpha lens mounted on a projector

Mounting & Throw

The Alpha DCR and DCR-G2 include the XM3 plate for direct mounting to JVC D-ILA projectors, while the Alpha Pro includes a bracket for shelf or ceiling-mount use. Panamorph recommends a throw distance of 12 to 35 feet.

Screen Formats

Panamorph recommends a 2.4:1 screen for cinema-format content, the current standard that replaced 2.35:1. We help you size the screen and masking for your room.

Processing

Your JVC projector's anamorphic mode handles the vertical stretch. For automatic aspect ratio control, a video processor such as the madVR Envy can manage the stretch and switch formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Panamorph lens do?
It is an anamorphic lens that lets your projector use its full panel for 2.4:1 cinema-format content, for a brighter, more detailed image on a scope screen.
Which Panamorph lens works with a JVC projector?
Panamorph designs the Alpha DCR and DCR-G2 with the XM3 plate for JVC D-ILA projectors, and the larger Alpha Pro for high-end projectors. We confirm fit for your model and throw.
Can I watch 16:9 content on a 2.4:1 screen?
Yes. You can watch 16:9 content pillarboxed, stretched to fill the screen, or slightly cropped to fill the width.
Do you install Panamorph lenses in Ottawa?
Yes. Aura Design designs, installs and aligns Panamorph lenses in Ottawa, Orleans, Kanata, Rockland and Gatineau.
Can I see Panamorph options before I buy?
Yes. Visit our showroom at 1344 Youville Dr, Ottawa, to talk through options with our team. Aura Design also matches big-retailer pricing on Panamorph products.