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Old December 16th, 2008, 07:04 PM

 
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So I'm thinking about adding to my gobo repertoire for my moving lights (NW Lighting FX fixtures) but I can't seem to figure out what size I would need to order for new gobos. Basically, the manual says " gobo size 21.8mm / 15 mm image." On the rosco website, it seems like there are seizes that are bigger and small than that, but nothing with those measurements. Should I go to the next smallest size (20 mm /13 mm)? Or is there a better way to tell? Thanks in advance!
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Ask your dealer, they can probably order the gobo in the size that you need. It may cost a little extra, though often not. Your dealer can find out for you. Other option is to ask the manufacturer if you can use the smaller size.
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Thanks for the suggestion!
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Hi Everyone,

So I'm thinking about adding to my gobo repertoire for my moving lights (NW Lighting FX fixtures) but I can't seem to figure out what size I would need to order for new gobos. Basically, the manual says " gobo size 21.8mm / 15 mm image." On the rosco website, it seems like there are seizes that are bigger and small than that, but nothing with those measurements. Should I go to the next smallest size (20 mm /13 mm)? Or is there a better way to tell? Thanks in advance!
When making any of hundreds of sizes of glass gobos, Apollo begins with a larger plate and cuts each individual gobo from it. Any size from .2mm all the way up to 150mm round/square/trapezoidal may be cut. So don't think in terms of a few select sizes being available, but rather any size can be cut for your specific fixture.

Here is a guide with a few more common sizes- http://downloads.goapollo.com/patternsizes1008.pdf


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