The Leica Cine 1 projector series has been unveiled in three variants. The Cine 1 is an ultra-short throw projector series and all the models feature Summicron lenses. The release of the Leica Cine 1 is coming almost a year since the model was first teased.

Leica Cine 1 ultra short throw projector

The Cine 1 projector series was showcased at IFA 2022 and will feature 80-inch, 100-inch, and 120-inch projections. The Cine 1 series was the culmination of a collaboration between Leica and HiSense. HiSense still holds the aces in the ultra-short throw projectors segment.

Leica Cine 1 ultra short throw projector

All three variants of the Cine 1 deliver a maximum brightness of 3,000 ANSI lumens and a 0.25 throw ratio. They also output 4K using the Expanded Pixel Resolution (XPR) from its native 1080p resolution. All three projectors also offer 60Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+, among other features.

Leica Cine 1 ultra-short throw projector price & availability

The triple RGB laser light source of the Cine 1 projector series has an expected lifetime of 25,000 hours. The Leica Cine 1 is currently available only in Europe and the 80-inch version is priced at €6,995. The Cine 1 100-inch version in Europe is priced at €8,495 and the 120-inch variant costs €8,999. The models will berth in the UK in August while China, Australia, New Zealand, and Qatar are some of the countries on the lineup for the model. The Leica Cine 1 projector series will not be available in Africa, parts of Asia, and South America.

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