I read on the AV Science Forum that the
In Focus IN76 is capable of anamorphic enhancement although this is the second list of anamorphic capable projectors I have seen that’s not including the IN76.  Can you confirm that the IN76 is or is not capable of anamorphic enhancement.  I understand that the IN76 doesn’t include the anamorphic lens but does not require an additonal scaler/processor for 2:35:1.
Thanks—I appreciate you help.  I am planning on purchasing a projector in the next month or so.

It is funny - Optoma EP910 is not a cinema scope projector - it is 4:3 and with lens you may get 16:9, not 2.35:1

You probably missed Optoma H81 a 1080p projector.

The Optoma HD81 should be added to this list. Optoma will be offering the lens,  motorized rail, and mounting plate as an option for this or they can be purchased from Panamorph (lens and rail) and Chief (plate only).

I appreciate the two comments and am very happy for the Optoma EP910 &  H81.  Below is a restatement of information requested concerning the “In Focus”  “IN76”.  Sorry, I’m interested only in the IN76 or perhaps IN78EX.

“I read on the AV Science Forum that the
In Focus IN76 is capable of anamorphic enhancement although this is the second list of anamorphic capable projectors I have seen that’s not including the IN76.  Can you confirm that the IN76 is or is not capable of anamorphic enhancement.  I understand that the IN76 doesn’t include the anamorphic lens but does not require an additonal scaler/processor for 2:35:1.”

A reader wrote in to express concern about the “true” definition of CinemaScope. EH Senior Editor Steve Castle responds:

“From my own research I also believe the term ‘CinemaScope’ originated from the anamorphic process. But note in the article that we said it is ‘the general term used to describe the really widescreen format that many Hollywood blockbusters are released in,’ which, in fact, it has come to be known as. We opted to keep the explanation general and easy for our nontechnical readers.”

Mac Slocum
Managing Editor
http://www.electronichouse.com

CinemaScope is a registered trade mark of 20th Century Fox and has been since the mid 1950s. The CinemaScope process has almost completely been replace by lens and camera systems made by the Panavision company. In the film industry the general term for anamorphic photography and projection is simply “scope”.

Douglas Monce

Will this work on a Mistubishi HD1000U ?