Our high school currently owns a pair of Altman 1000Q follow spots from 1986. Over the 26 years in the school district they have taken a serious beating and kept working. Over there life time they have fallen out of a pickup truck (moving Don't Ask), one has been dropped down half a flite of stairs (recently), they have also endured use from incompetent middle and high school students, and transportation between school buildings for their entire life. Needles to say they are rugged. They have had an uncountable number of bulbs, 2 sets of cords, 2 sets of sockets, 2 sets of casters and one new lens (damaged in truck fall) and a random assortment of other parts. Also touch up painted. They are true survivors and have served us well, we are now looking into the purchase of some new follow spots. We want to keep these around so they will probably permanently go to our middle school. What we need is another rugged spot that will last us a good long time. Also looking for a brighter spot that can compete with our stage wash more effectively. We have been looking at the Altman comets and I have been reviewing the spec sheets and they seem to have a significantly higher light output. (not to mention cheeper bulbs) Not really a big plus. Just wondering what you would suggest and what some of your thoughts on the comet are. I plan to add more information about the space they are used in soon. We currently use the 1000w bulb in the 1000q's the lower wattage of the comet is very attractive. For it would be much easier to power them off one circuit. Also possibly considering the I marc 200 if budget would allow. Might post some pictures of the survivors. We use spots for mainly highlighting actors.
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