Hi Guys,
Haven't posted on here for a while So for the past year I have gone scope (136" - 2.39:1 Screen) and I couldn't be more happier. I have the JVC x9900 and I have been very pleased with using it's lens memory function and zoom options in order to view cinemascope movies on my screen.
I have always wondered how much better an anamorphic lens would be and often toyed with the idea of buying one. Now I am in a position to buy a "Panamorph Phoenix" lens which if I am not mistaken replaced their previous UH480 and DC1 models.
99% of my viewings are 4K HDR movies which are mostly 2.39/2.40 or 2.35 movies. Lens to screen throw is approx. 5.5 meters. the Panamorph Phoenix comes with the XM1 bracket, which is a fixed bracket so the lens will always be in place.
The question I have is this:
1 - How much better would it be to use this lens with my PJ rather than the zoom method? I appreciate there is said to be more light output and smaller pixels which in result is supposed to give a much better picture, however in real world viewing is this really noticeable?
2 - I currently have a flush mount to ceiling lens, which even when I use maximum vertical lens shift the screen is still higher than I would like in the 16:9 native format which is required for use with anamorphic lens. Which projector mount is preferred to use with this type of anamorphic lens? What I mean is I need to drop it down from the ceiling really as it is almost flush to the ceiling. Which mount is recommended please?
3 - I appreciate the this lens may not work with the newer JVC models 17:9 models which I believe are the N7 and NX9 so would it be sensible to pass on this and buy a better lens? I do not intend to change or upgrade for a good few years .
The lens I am looking to buy is the Panamorph Phoenix. Would really appreciate all your help and advice. Please see attached pics of my current setup with no anamorphic lens, using the zoom option and cropping the black bars with JVC masking . I mean does it really get better than this with the lens?? The last picture I have attached is a picture of the actual lens I am looking to purchase.
Haven't posted on here for a while So for the past year I have gone scope (136" - 2.39:1 Screen) and I couldn't be more happier. I have the JVC x9900 and I have been very pleased with using it's lens memory function and zoom options in order to view cinemascope movies on my screen.
I have always wondered how much better an anamorphic lens would be and often toyed with the idea of buying one. Now I am in a position to buy a "Panamorph Phoenix" lens which if I am not mistaken replaced their previous UH480 and DC1 models.
99% of my viewings are 4K HDR movies which are mostly 2.39/2.40 or 2.35 movies. Lens to screen throw is approx. 5.5 meters. the Panamorph Phoenix comes with the XM1 bracket, which is a fixed bracket so the lens will always be in place.
The question I have is this:
1 - How much better would it be to use this lens with my PJ rather than the zoom method? I appreciate there is said to be more light output and smaller pixels which in result is supposed to give a much better picture, however in real world viewing is this really noticeable?
2 - I currently have a flush mount to ceiling lens, which even when I use maximum vertical lens shift the screen is still higher than I would like in the 16:9 native format which is required for use with anamorphic lens. Which projector mount is preferred to use with this type of anamorphic lens? What I mean is I need to drop it down from the ceiling really as it is almost flush to the ceiling. Which mount is recommended please?
3 - I appreciate the this lens may not work with the newer JVC models 17:9 models which I believe are the N7 and NX9 so would it be sensible to pass on this and buy a better lens? I do not intend to change or upgrade for a good few years .
The lens I am looking to buy is the Panamorph Phoenix. Would really appreciate all your help and advice. Please see attached pics of my current setup with no anamorphic lens, using the zoom option and cropping the black bars with JVC masking . I mean does it really get better than this with the lens?? The last picture I have attached is a picture of the actual lens I am looking to purchase.