The ZUH6000 from Fujifilm is not like different ultra-short-throw projectors. It encompasses a funky rotating lens for optimum set up flexibility, and whereas Fujifilm has launched comparable fashions earlier than it, that is the primary to place out 4K visuals.
Fujifilm first introduced this unusual kind consider 2018, which was subsequently launched because the Full HD Z5000 the next yr – together with the Z8000. These numbers after the Z-series lettering point out the lumen output.
Like different ultra-short-throw projectors, these fashions might snuggle up pretty near a show floor equivalent to a wall or display and throw visuals at as much as 100 diagonal inches. Nevertheless it’s the odd-looking lens module to the entrance that makes them stand out in a crowded market.
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The Fujinon glass is mounted to a projection arm that may rotate from flat within the physique to face 90 levels proud, after which its head can swivel round by 360 levels. This permits enterprise venues, artwork galleries, museums and so forth to vary the path of thrown imagery with out essentially needing to reposition and reconfigure the projector itself.
The Z6000 model joined the household in 2022. This laser projector had a WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) decision and was priced at a whopping US$14,000. Now the Z sequence has gone 4K with the launch of the ZUH6000.
It is available in a bit bigger than its cousin, at 486 x 496 x 175 mm (19 x 19.5 x 6.8 in) and suggestions the scales at 17.5 kg (38.5 lb). The unit advantages from lens-shift performance over vertical (82%) and horizontal (35%) axes, permitting “the place of the projected picture to be moved over a large space with out altering the place of the projector itself or the path of the lens.”
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Because the title suggests, the laser mild supply is able to placing out 6,000 lumens, and the brand new mannequin reportedly affords a 1.5 instances enchancment on colour copy in comparison with present fashions, which is boosted to 2x for purple colours. Optical zoom mechanism caters for picture dimension adjustment, and the design permits for the principle housing to be hid with solely the “large-diameter aspherical lens” uncovered – to create a extra immersive area.
The ZUH6000 shall be accessible in black or white round June, however pricing has not been revealed presently – although given its enterprise focus, it will be effectively exterior most client budgets. Fujifilm will give attendees at this week’s Built-in Methods Europe occasion in Barcelona a sneak peek.
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