So now do I have to start calling spotlights with axially mounted lamps and
ellipsoidal reflectors
ERS's and spotlights with
base down lamps and "modified" reflectors profiles? What should I
call spotlights with radially mounted lamps? Radials? Top-Loaders? Weren't the American spotlights with axially mounted lamps
Ellipsoidal? Isn't a
base down lamp radially mounted anyway? Mind you, American hasn't had true "
ellipsoidal" spotlights for years, ever since companies came out with "double-flatted" reflectors, there has been a continued search to find which modifications to the
reflector produce best light output. I think this is almost too much a fine
point, saying that 240V countries never had popular
ellipsoidal spots just doesn't make much sense to me. I'm sorry, but this is trying to define a gray area I doubt we could ever agree upon. For what its worth,
Selecon makes an
Axial Ellipsoidal, the Acclaim. Essentially, what it comes down to is what it does, and all "Ellipsoidals" do essentially the same thing. (Note I say essentially and not exactly, some are better than others, no doubt there) They have a beam adjustable from soft to hard, that allows for the projection of images and control through the use of shutters.
You're certainly entitled to your opinion, it's not like I'm trying to force you to change it or anything, these are just my thoughts on the matter.