Additional output is primarily achieved through the larger aperture (higher ‘f stop’) and greater efficiency of the 2:1 zoom lens system, while increased colour temperature and improved beam uniformity are a result of the faceted reflector. As a result, designers can now specify 4:1 zoom fixtures for shorter throw, wide projection applications and 2:1 zoom fixtures for longer throw or beamage applications where output is king and ultra wide zoom range is not critical.
High End will of course continue to offer x.Spot with 4:1 zoom optics: the 4:1 zoom unit will also now include the faceted ‘flat field’ reflector, thus incorporating the higher colour temperature and flattened field benefits of this technology. All the components may be retrofitted to original x.Spots and High End is currently running a special x.Spot Owner Loyalty Programme through authorized High End dealers. Shipment of x.Spot HO begins in May.
(Ruth Rossington)
