Topic: Projector

A demonstration of new IMAX laser projection technology at the AMC in San Francisco revealed that the system uses three separate laser light sources to produce images on screens up to 100 feet wide. It was disclosed that many IMAX films, including "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," are only partially shot with native IMAX cameras, with the remainder of the footage upscaled from lower resolutions.

Producer Jerry Small donated a Canon SX80 projector with an extra bulb to the show. The hosts discuss the technical specifications of the device, noting its 3,000-lumen brightness, and thank him for the contribution to the studio's equipment.

Adam Curry asks John C. Dvorak for technical advice on purchasing a projector for a photography art project. They discuss the necessary lumens (2000+) and resolution (1080p vs 720p) for projecting images in a dark room. The segment also mentions the Pentax 645Z, a 51-megapixel medium format camera that produces "amazing" image quality.