March 12, 2009
Single-Projector 3D Adaptor Announced

3D adaptor unit for Sony CineAlta 4K system

By Gary Reber


Sony has announce its latest digital cinema technology innovation: a 3D adaptor designed specifically to work with CineAlta 4K projectors for single-projector 3D exhibition.

The new system uses the full height of Sony’s 4K resolution SXRD imaging device, with the ability to display full 2K images at (2048 x 1080) pixels for the left and right eye simultaneously and in parallel, from top and bottom. The new 3D adaptor consist of an optical and mechanical assembly for each left and right eye image. It is designed to meet DCI specifications for 3D digital projection, while overcoming the bandwidth and resolution limitations of currently available single-projector 3D systems.

Two models will be launched to cover a range of installations and screen sizes up to 17 metres (55 feet) wide. The LKRL-A002 has a zoom ratio of (x1.1 – 1.9) and the LKRL-A003 covers the range (x1.9 – 4.0).

The addition of the 3D adaptor to the digital cinema product line-up enables Sony to offer the best of all worlds to cinema exhibitors: stunning 4K imagery from 4K movies, and incredible 3D with no triple-flash artifacts.
 
3D Adaptor
The 3D adaptor is designed to
integrate with the Sony’s SRX-R220 CineAlta 4K projector and LMT-200 Media Block to achieve a 4:4:4, 12 bit RGB signal path throughout, while avoiding the “triple-flash” artifacting of current 3D solutions. It can also deliver a 60P 3D display that is especially effective for sports or other fast-moving content in 3D.

The system is developed to give exhibitors the flexibility to switch between showing 4K and 3D content. The 3D adaptor attaches onto the lens mount of the projector and is compatible with Sony CineAlta 4K projectors using the LMT-200 Media Block. It can be easily removed or re-attached within 10 minutes.





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