Leica Teases Its First Laser TV To Watch Cinematic Films From
Leica’s idea of imaging has broadened to include home theaters too. The camera old-timer has shared the first look at the Cine 1, an ultra-short-throw projector that it succinctly calls a laser television.
Sporting an “exceptional Leica purist design,” as the brand touts in its teaser, the device is built as a more compact, yet energy-efficient, answer to bulky OLED televisions. The projector is just 60 by 40-centimeters (23.6 by 15.7-inches) in size and sits close to your wall to deliver sharp, ultra-bright 4K images, making it ideal for homes with limited space.
The laser television “can easily be integrated into the design of a room and is therefore also an interesting alternative to the heavy and dominant LED displays in terms of homeliness,” says Leica. “With brilliant picture quality in 4K resolution, but significantly lower consumption values at the same time compared to traditional LED televisions, consumers will be able to have a real home cinema experience in the comfort of their own living room.”
As explained by Fstoppers, ultra-short-throw projectors remove the need for a ceiling mount, and instead beam large images upward while being just inches away from a makeshift screen.
With the Cine 1, you’ll have a floating 80-inch or 100-inch display, depending on the variant you choose.
Since this is a Leica home projector, you can expect great-quality graphics too. The company has recently inked a deal with television maker Hisense to start making laser televisions, and as a result has obtained the expertise to bring “bright images and breathtaking color rendition” for the Cine 1 using a triple RGB laser light source with more than 25,000 hours of usage.
The device features a sleek aluminum body and an automatic dust cover to protect the precious Leica lens when the device is not in use.
Elsewhere, the laser television is also equipped with a Smart TV launcher, an internal television tuner, and other interfaces to support “your favorite streaming, gaming, or live-action content, or even your own content playback.” All this is delivered through built-in Dolby Atmos speakers that provide surround sound for your home cinema.
The Cine 1 will first debut in Europe in the second quarter of 2023, before making its way to other markets.
