$1500-2000 - What Followspot to buy???

Hal Harrison

Hal Harrison

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Hello all,

Getting a lot of calls for followspots these days and thinking about adding a couple to my rental inventory. Would like to know your thoughts on a good quality, rugged followspot in the $1500-$2000 price range which can throw legitimately 125' or so and cut through LEDs and some movers. The Chauvet Followspot 1200 has caught my eye - has anyone had a chance to use them? I am interested in so give me your opinions.

Thanks
Hal

$1500-2000 - What Followspot to buy???
 
Re: $1500-2000 - What Followspot to buy???

Purchase based on photometrics and condition (if used). Hell, I've seen Super Troopers go for $1500...

At 125' and to cut through movers and LEDs you'll need an optical train designed for that distance... and probably every bit of 1200w HID.
 
Re: $1500-2000 - What Followspot to buy???

Hal Harrison said:
Hello all,

Getting a lot of calls for followspots these days and thinking about adding a couple to my rental inventory. Would like to know your thoughts on a good quality, rugged followspot in the $1500-$2000 price range which can throw legitimately 125' or so and cut through LEDs and some movers. The Chauvet Followspot 1200 has caught my eye - has anyone had a chance to use them? I am interested in so give me your opinions.

Thanks
Hal

$1500-2000 - What Followspot to buy???
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125' throw with reasonably lit stage puts you squarely into the world of "long-throw" followspots. It also pretty much demands an arc source, although you might be able to get away with a 575W lamp depending on your exact needs and the optical train. Unfortunately, this means you are unlikely to find a new unit within your budget.

The Chauvet unit you are looking at is a pretty clear knock-off of a Clay Paky unit, I'd stay away from it on those grounds alone.
 
Re: $1500-2000 - What Followspot to buy???

Phoebus iMarc850 fits the bill except on price new. If you could find a used one in your budget it would fit the bill. Lamp is VERY pricey too but it is a very long life lamp comparitively.
 
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