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Panamorph M480SYS Projector lens The Panamorph M480SYS is the acclaimed UH480 anamorphic lens with manual sled and AK mounting plate to suit JVC X series projectors (currently X95R) with Chief RPA Elite ceiling mount. RRP over $7000 and current gen Panamorph lens for newer model JVC projectors are over $10,000. I imported this from the US in 2012 (AV Science) and have had mounted ever since. Currently in-situ and can demo, but will shortly be coming down. Can be packaged with X95R projector - see other Ad. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Cash, PayID, EFT. Region/State: (SA) South Aust
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Panamorph emerged in 2003, founded by Mark Schubin amid the rise of digital projection, with roots in Colorado where the company incorporated before establishing its headquarters in Colorado Springs. This American innovator drew from decades of high-end optical design expertise to address a key limitation in home theater: unused black-bar pixels on widescreen content.
The brand specializes exclusively in anamorphic cinema format conversion lenses, such as the Alpha Pro, DCR, and CDR series, designed for top projectors from Sony, JVC, and others. These lenses activate internal anamorphic modes to stretch images vertically, filling 2.4:1 Cinemascope screens with up to 30% greater brightness, sharper detail, and 2.6 million additional pixels—delivering theater-like immersion unattainable on flat-panel TVs.
Panamorph holds a commanding niche in the high-end home cinema market as the most recommended anamorphic lens brand, favored by enthusiasts and custom installers for its distortion-free optics and seamless integration. Positioned as a boutique leader in premium projection accessories rather than traditional hi-fi audio gear, it excels in elevating residential setups to commercial cinema standards.
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