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Author Topic: How to determine proper lens size Don Hallmark Film Handler Posts: 12 From: Andrews, TX. Registered: Nov 2005 posted 12-13-2005 12:55 PM                     What are the formulas for proper lens sizes on new installs? Does the height of the screen enter into the calculation or does the calculation determine the height of the screen?  |  IP: Logged Mike Croaro Master Film Handler Posts: 394 From: Millbrae, CA Registered: Apr 2005 posted 12-13-2005 01:17 PM                     Hi Don: There are a couple of formulas out there. I am assuming you will use side masking with common picture height. To figure a good screen height, measure from the screen to the last row of seats and divide the figure by 5. This will give you a good average screen height. I'm sure other members will chime in on the subject. For the lens, meany people suggest the "Isco lens calculator" available on Isco Optics website. Mike  |  IP: Logged Demetris Thoupis Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1240 From: Aradippou, Larnaca, Cyprus Registered: Apr 2001 posted 12-13-2005 03:54 PM                     Also available at the manual section of the site D  |  IP: Logged

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