A
luminaire produced by
Altman since 1974 and likely the most popular
ERS ever.
360Q-ellipsoidal.jpg
http://altmanltg.com/ellipsoidal-360Q-lighting.htm
Available in five different beamspreads:
Lenses (Beam/Field)
4.5 x 6.5 (55°/22°)
6 x 9 (37°/16°)
6 x 12 (26°/11°)
6 x 16 (19°/8.5°)
6 x 22 (11°/8°)
PROs:
Cost. New, approximately 2/3 that of the
ETC Source Four, and very inexpensive on the used market.
A simple design that has had minor improvements over the years
Durable, easy to maintain
CONs:
No
dichroic reflector, high
gate temperature unkind to shutters and gobos
No rotating
barrel, some
shutter angles impossible to achieve
No interchangeable
lens tubes
Not rated for over 750W, although many users put 1000W FEL lamps in them, which can lead to premature
socket, shutter and lens failure.
No
drop-in
iris or accessory slot
