Which Lamp type would you go with. and Why? It seems that the DYS type is the cheaper way to go, what is the ratio throw distance to Dia. Thanks
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any one going to give him an answer!?? I would like to know as well.
doesn't it depend on the reflector? I think ADJ makes 3 for the Par 64. According to my info, the lamp produces 17,000 lumens.
In my opinion, go with the sealed beam lamps. I originally purchased several Par-56's and Par-64's with the DYS kits... and needless to say they have given me a few problems. I have since upgraded to sealed beams.
-Reflectors are difficult to rotate in the can.
-The lamps are especially fragile and don't cope well with bumps and and bangs.
-The sockets on the reflectors deteriorate and lead to lamps falling out in transit and sockets cracking.
-Beam quality is much better with sealed beams... much more even.
Granted, the kits do make the fixture lightweight, but personally I'm a much large fan of the sealed beams.
=Griffin
-Reflectors are difficult to rotate in the can.
-The lamps are especially fragile and don't cope well with bumps and and bangs.
-The sockets on the reflectors deteriorate and lead to lamps falling out in transit and sockets cracking.
-Beam quality is much better with sealed beams... much more even.
Granted, the kits do make the fixture lightweight, but personally I'm a much large fan of the sealed beams.
=Griffin
I have 24 64's with the medium flood kit and 4 46's with narrows (for a neat ACL[ish] effect). The 600 watt DYS kit cuts through the fog really nicely even with blue gels. The lighter weight makes it nice and easy to carry, especially when you have several in cases. $5 per lamp isn't bad either.
Two drawbacks: the beam pattern is wierd, works fine for back light, not cool for front lighting. Lamp life, after you pass the lamp's life expectancy, you can really really notice the drop in color temp. If you are going to use gel, don't get narrow kits, your gel will burn in little time.
Two drawbacks: the beam pattern is wierd, works fine for back light, not cool for front lighting. Lamp life, after you pass the lamp's life expectancy, you can really really notice the drop in color temp. If you are going to use gel, don't get narrow kits, your gel will burn in little time.
Sealed beam is the way to go...Much longer and more durable lamp....Better beam and can move the flat field of the lamp to get the hot spot more where you want ti