Optoma ZH507: Laser projector launches in Europe offering 5,500 lumens of peak brightness
Optoma has started offering the ZH507 in Europe, a laser projector that outputs at 1080p (1,920 x 1,080). According to the company, the DLP projector also delivers up to 5,500 lumens of peak brightness and a 300,000:1 contrast ratio. Primarily developed for professional use cases, the Optoma ZH507's laser light source should last up to 30,000 hours before it needs changing.
Additionally, the Optoma ZH507 offers a 1.4:1-2.24:1 throw ratio with a 1-10 metre projection distance. Optoma adds that the projector has a manual zoom that can be adjusted up to 1.6x. Also, the Optoma ZH507 provides keystone correction and has a vertical scan rate of 50-85 Hz, or 120 Hz, when viewing 3D content. Moreover, the Optoma ZH507 comes with the following ports:
- Inputs
- 2x 3.5 mm audio jacks
- 1x 3.5 mm microphone jack
- 1x Composite video connection
- 1x HDMI 2.0
- 1x HDMI 1.4a (3D support)
- 1x VGA (YPbPr/RGB)
- Outputs
- 1x 3.5 mm audio jack
- 1x USB Type-A (1.5A power)
- 1x VGA
- Control
- 1x 12V trigger
- 1x 3D sync
- 1x micro USB service
- 1x RS232
- 1x RJ45
For some reason, Optoma advises people to 'request a demo' on its website, rather than providing an MSRP. Currently, the projector is orderable from a third-party seller on Amazon for €2,503.99. In other words, expect the projector to retail for over €2,500 when purchasing from Optoma directly.
