Over time, the people over at Canon have come up with a large number of high-end multimedia projectors, designed to meet the demands of both professionals and the SOHO segment. And this seems to be the case with the company's latest announcement as well, since the Canon LV-7585 is designed especially for the installation market (and comes packed with the suitable options and features), while the LV-7365 is a very compact, portable and much cheaper multimedia projector.

Thus, the large-venue Canon LV-7585 multimedia projector provides users and installers with the flexibility of using its standard 1.3x genuine Canon optical zoom lens with power lens shift (horizontal and vertical) or any one of four optional high-quality genuine Canon interchangeable lenses, including an Ultra Wide Angle, Wide Angle Zoom, Long Focus Zoom or Ultra Long Focus Zoom. Images can be projected from 3l inches to 400 inches (measured diagonally). The optional LV-NI02 Network Imager enables users to send presentations to the Canon LV-7585 Multimedia Projector via the network while allowing for a variety of network control, monitoring, and image-projection functions.

Furthermore, the Canon LV-7585 multimedia projector also features a side-loading, easy access replacement lamp and an innovative auto-winding filter system, which automatically winds the filter element forward to expose a new, clean section of filter. The filter can also be advanced manually using the remote control. In addition, an easy-maintenance design makes removal of the projector's top cabinet (for panel cleaning and maintenance of optical parts) unnecessary. All of these features make installation easier and maintenance simpler, especially if the projector is in an inaccessible location.

On the other hand, the Canon LV-7365 multimedia projector is much more portable and features a very short throw distance, which provides flexibility in projector placement, especially since the Canon LV-7365 can display a full 100-inch picture (measured diagonally) from only 9.2 feet away. Another benefit of the Canon LV-7365 genuine Canon optics are the new multi-layer coatings on its 1.6x projection zoom lens, which minimize internal reflection, flare and ghosting while also increasing contrast.

The device outputs a full 3000 ANSI Lumens with a contrast ratio of 500:1, and is equipped with a DVI-I interface, which provides an all-digital connection between the projector and digital input sources, such as DVD players and PC's. The DVI-I interface maintains high signal integrity and avoids the signal-conversion step required by an analog RGB interface.

"These two new Canon LCD projectors incorporate the latest advanced features, all of which are engineered to benefit specific categories of user needs," said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group at Canon U.S.A."Beginning with a unique design and innovative technology that goes beyond outstanding optics, these two new projectors allow Canon to meet and exceed the requirements of LCD projector installers and portable LCD projector users."

The Canon LV-7585 multimedia projector will retail for 10,000 US dollars (very expensive, but worth it, taking into account its intended range of uses), while the LV-7365 can be purchased for a much more affordable (and SOHO oriented) $1,500 price tag.

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