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Navitar Takes the Lead in Developing Projection Optics for 4K Projectors

Rochester, New York (March 25, 2009) –Navitar, a global leader in optical technology, is taking the lead in the rapidly emerging 4K digital projection market with custom lens making capabilities and a new line of lenses optimized for 4096 x 2160 resolution. Navitar stands ready with lens designs of unprecedented optical performance that meet the 4K projector requirements of small pixel size, high pixel quantity and high contrast ratios.

The 4K projection standard represents the next level of display resolution in the world of digital projection. Navitar’s new optical designs provide consistent resolution and illumination across the entire image and easily achieve 4096 x 2160 effective resolution - nearly four times the pixel count of current HD 1080p resolution optics.

One example of Navitar’s custom 4K lenses is a long throw zoom lens offering throw ratios of 1.9 to 4.9:1 and focal lengths of 55.6 to 141.6 mm. Designed with 12 groups of 14 elements, this lens is optimized for a pixel size of 6.8 and provides exceptional illumination and no distortion. Ideal for projection applications using JVC 4K D-ILA and Sony 4K SXRD projectors, the lens achieves high-quality images with rich and precise color tonal reproduction. Another custom lens example is a 1:1 relay lens designed for 8.5 micron pixel size resolution for a 4k projector. Other designs include wide angle and 1:1 and 1.2:1 lenses for 1080p projectors.  

From wide angle to telephoto, Navitar presentation lenses are used in diverse applications where higher resolution is making a meaningful difference. Applications include training and simulation, planetarium and dome presentation, command and control monitoring centers, rental and staging, art gallery and museum display, interactive projection and amusement, presentation rooms, digital cinema and home theater.

In addition to lens solutions for the newest 4K high resolution formats, Navitar manufactures stock and custom replacement and conversion lenses for LCD, DLP, 3-chip DLP, SXRD, D-ILA, LCOS, WXGA, SXGA+, 720p, 1080p, and 2K projector formats as well.  

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About Navitar, Inc.
Navitar is the largest manufacturer in the world producing stock and custom designed projector lenses for most formats of digital projectors including new high resolution 3-chip DLP, SXRD, D-ILA, LCOS, WXGA, 1080p, 2K and 4K projectors. Navitar lenses let you place the projector almost anywhere while maintaining high quality images. Navitar has designed lenses for a variety of applications including flight and training simulators, dome presentations, planetariums, Broadway shows, amusement rides, and retail display. For more information, contact Navitar at 585-359-4000 or visit our website at www.navitar.com.