New Light by High End.
Posted: October 2nd, 2007, 2:58 am
So, Today i went over to one of my fav light makers websites, HIGH END and was checking out there new product.. Called the SHOWGUN. http://www.highend.com/pub/products/aut ... _content=1
The first thing that intrested me was this warning on the unit.
![Image](http://www.highend.com/support/automated_luminaires/showgun/showgun-danger2.jpg)
(yes that light is melted)
So heres the specs on this unit
Features
* Proprietary Short Arc Lamp and optics produce exceptional light output
* Variable soft-edge
* fully rotating, indexable lithos
* Variable iris
* Variable strobe, Electronic strobe
* Light Burst lamp boosting
* Zoom range from 9° – 18°
* Remote focus
* Full optical dimming and fade to black
* Innovative LED Tracking Ring produces over 5000 lumens of RGB color. Homogenously mixed RGB LED circular array eliminates the multiple colored RGB look when white or mixed colors are produced.
* Smooth CMY color mixing provides and infinite palette of color
* Four indexing Litho/Gobo rotators
* Black Light projection filter
* TriColor effect supports independent color flag control
* Tracking and Independent modes selectable via DMX
* Optical encoders automatically correct the head’s position if manually moved
Operation
* 420° pan and 216° tilt movement
* Fixture Output: 100,000 Lumens
* Auto-switching power supply
* Large dot matrix display allows for 2 lines of text
* 200v-240v
* 30 DMX channels
* DMX Connector: 5-pin XLR
* Compliances: ETL, CE
Construction
* Modular construction
* Fast service design for Reflector, Condenser and Output lens
* Electronic cooling system control
* Stunningly fast, smooth and quiet yoke movement using proprietary multi-phase technology
* Performance oriented exterior design prevents stray light scatter
* Pan and tilt locks for easy transportation.
Electrical Specifications/Light Source
Power Consumption: 14 Amps at 208 V, 11 Amps at 240V
Fixture Rated Power: 2800 W
Lamp: PHILIPS MSR Gold SA/SE 2000 W
Color Temperature 6000K
Lamp Life 50% 750 hrs
CRI >80
CIE X=.320; Y=.330
Mechanical Specifications:
Fixture Dimensions: mm: 596x639x959 (in: 23.5x25.2x37.8)
Road Case Dimensions: mm: 749x1200x724(in: 29.5x47.25x28.5
Fixture Weight: 63.5kg (140 lbs.)
Shipping Weight (Road Case + fixture): 118 kg (260 lbs.)
I was like AWSOME...
THEN I WATCHED THIS ->
http://www.highend.com/support/automate ... p-test.htm
THEY DROP IT!!!
The first thing that intrested me was this warning on the unit.
![Image](http://www.highend.com/support/automated_luminaires/showgun/showgun-danger2.jpg)
(yes that light is melted)
So heres the specs on this unit
Features
* Proprietary Short Arc Lamp and optics produce exceptional light output
* Variable soft-edge
* fully rotating, indexable lithos
* Variable iris
* Variable strobe, Electronic strobe
* Light Burst lamp boosting
* Zoom range from 9° – 18°
* Remote focus
* Full optical dimming and fade to black
* Innovative LED Tracking Ring produces over 5000 lumens of RGB color. Homogenously mixed RGB LED circular array eliminates the multiple colored RGB look when white or mixed colors are produced.
* Smooth CMY color mixing provides and infinite palette of color
* Four indexing Litho/Gobo rotators
* Black Light projection filter
* TriColor effect supports independent color flag control
* Tracking and Independent modes selectable via DMX
* Optical encoders automatically correct the head’s position if manually moved
Operation
* 420° pan and 216° tilt movement
* Fixture Output: 100,000 Lumens
* Auto-switching power supply
* Large dot matrix display allows for 2 lines of text
* 200v-240v
* 30 DMX channels
* DMX Connector: 5-pin XLR
* Compliances: ETL, CE
Construction
* Modular construction
* Fast service design for Reflector, Condenser and Output lens
* Electronic cooling system control
* Stunningly fast, smooth and quiet yoke movement using proprietary multi-phase technology
* Performance oriented exterior design prevents stray light scatter
* Pan and tilt locks for easy transportation.
Electrical Specifications/Light Source
Power Consumption: 14 Amps at 208 V, 11 Amps at 240V
Fixture Rated Power: 2800 W
Lamp: PHILIPS MSR Gold SA/SE 2000 W
Color Temperature 6000K
Lamp Life 50% 750 hrs
CRI >80
CIE X=.320; Y=.330
Mechanical Specifications:
Fixture Dimensions: mm: 596x639x959 (in: 23.5x25.2x37.8)
Road Case Dimensions: mm: 749x1200x724(in: 29.5x47.25x28.5
Fixture Weight: 63.5kg (140 lbs.)
Shipping Weight (Road Case + fixture): 118 kg (260 lbs.)
I was like AWSOME...
THEN I WATCHED THIS ->
http://www.highend.com/support/automate ... p-test.htm
THEY DROP IT!!!