Leica Cine Compact 1 shrinks Leica laser projector in size and price

At first glance, the brand new Leica Cine Compact 1 looks almost identical to the older Cine Play 1, but the new model is 30 percent smaller, 2 kilograms lighter and over 50 percent cheaper. With a stand that allows the projector to be rotated 360 degrees and integrated 2 x 10 watt stereo speakers, the Cine Compact 1 is said to be ideal for use on the move, provided a suitable power source is available.

The 4.4 kilogram projector compromises on brightness, at least in comparison to the Cine Play 1, as the Cine Compact 1 achieves a maximum brightness of 1,700 lumens instead of 3,000 lumens. According to Leica, the image on a 100-inch screen is therefore just as bright as that of the Cine Play 1 on a 140-inch screen. With a zoom range of 1.0 to 1.3, the lens is not quite as flexible as the more expensive model, but at least it supports autofocus and automatic keystone correction. The projector supports screens from 60 inches to 220 inches.