For Sale: HMIs

[Guy Holt]

Hey Everyone,

 

I have some new gear that I am selling. I have listed on ebay the new Arri M18 1800W “Baby Max” HMI with “Flicker-Free” Electronic ballast. You can buy directly at any time for the ebay opening bid amount as long as the item on ebay does not have a bid. If you want added security, you can partake in the ebay auction. As you can see from the screen grab of the present ebay auction, I have 100% positive feed back on my auctions so you can bid with confidence. Use the link below the screen grab to connect to the auction site. If the auction pictured below has expired, be sure to search for the item on ebay because it will be relisted if it did not sell.

 

 

Arri M18 1800W “Baby Max” HMI w/ Flicker Free Electronic Ballast

 

Featuring the same Academy Award winning design as the 18000W ARRIMAX, the Baby Max takes advantage of the new 1800w Single Ended Lamp to provide unparalleled performance in a light that can be operated on a 20A circuit.

 

 

Comparison between 2.5 Par w/ 20 deg. Med Lens (left), 1800 Baby Max in 20 deg. Spot (Center), and 1800W Par w/ 20 deg. Med Lens (Rght)

 

The unique ARRIMAX reflector creates diverging parallel rays to produce a crisp light with even distribution through a wide spot/flood range. The result is a lens-less open face fixture with an output greater than that of a Par, and with the light distribution of a Fresnel. With a beam angle of 20 to 60 degrees and a wide usable field angle, the Baby Max is designed to be both versatile and intense.

 

 

How bright is the Baby Max? Our independent tests confirm that this unique reflector design enables the Arri 1800W Baby-Max to achieve an output comparable to that of a 2.5kw Par, but with a light quality comparable to a 4k Fresnel. For instance, if you were to spot down the Arri 1800W Baby-Max to the same beam diameter as the 2.5kw Par with Medium Lens in the photometric table above, it would achieve an output comparable to that of the 2.5k Par. But, as is evident in the picture above and the photometric table below, the light distribution is more similar to that of a 4k Fresnel.

 

 

So that the new 1800W lamp can operate on a 20A circuit, Arri has engineered a new Power Factor Corrected 1200/1800 Ballast. Formerly only available in larger ballasts, this advanced electronics reduces current spikes and harmonics in the power line and contributes to a more economical use of power than typical electronic ballasts. With an Apparent Power of 2250VA, the Arri 1800W Baby Max draws only 19.5 amps at 115V. With the output of a 4k, but using only half the power (19.5A vs 38A), the 1800W Baby Max can serve as the backbone of a powerful HD lighting package when used in conjunction with our 7500W modified Honda EU6500is blimped generator (see below for details.) For details about powering the new Arri1800W Baby Max on wall outlets and portable generators read our company newsletter article: “The Use of Portable Generators in Motion Picture Production.”

 

 

This article is cited in the just released 4th Edition of Harry Box's "Set Lighting Technician's Handbook" and featured on the companion website "Box Book Extras." The article is available online at http://www.screenlightandgrip.com/html/emailnewsletter_generators.html. Of the article Harry Box exclaims:

 

"Great work!... this is the kind of thing I think very few technician's ever get to see, and as a result many people have absolutely no idea why things stop working."

 

"Following the prescriptions contained in this article enables the operation of bigger lights, or more smaller lights, on portable generators than has ever been possible before."

 

I am also selling on ebay a practically new sales demo Desisti 4k Par system with Power Factor Corrected Flicker Free Electronic Ballast. This is a rare opportunity. Once this sells, you will not find a complete 4k Par System with the latest Power Factor Corrected Ballast technology from a major manufacturer for under $7000.00 again.

 

 

Demo Desisti 4K HMI Par w/ Flicker Free Electronic Ballast

 

This Desisti 4k Par is an especially good value and can serve as the backbone of a powerful HD lighting package when used in conjunction with our 7500W modified Honda EU6500is blimped generator. As long as there is a sun and moon in the sky there is the need for a large HMI like this Desisti 4k Par on interior and exterior sets because smaller HMIs, Kino-Flos, & LED panels don’t come close to balancing direct sunlight in day light scenes or covering deep background in night scenes. For powerful daylight fill on exterior sets, to create the feel of hard sunlight on interior sets, or to light deep background on night exterior sets, a dual wattage HMI Par like this Desisti 4k Par is invaluable because it will operate off our modified Honda EU6500is (pictured below) or off of regular wall outlets.

 

 

New 7500W "Movie Blimped" Genny for Mole, Arri, Kino

 

The Par configuration of this light not only gives you more output, but it is also extremely versatile. When you need a lot of light for fill on day exteriors you can lamp it with a 4k globe. To cut a hard window pattern, swap the standard spreader lenses for a Frosted Fresnel. When you don’t need the punch of a 4k Par, like on a night exterior, you can swap the 4kw globe for a 2.5kw globe giving you more power to run additional lights on a small portable generator. The 15 Amps you save by burning the smaller 2500W globe will power quite a few more lights when you consider that a Kino Flo Parabeam 400 uses only 2 Amps. For example, it is possible to power a lighting package that consists of PFC 1200, & 800 HMI Pars, a couple of Kino Flo ParaBeam 400s, a couple of ParaBeam 200s, and a Flat Head 80, in addition to this Desisti Par (with a 2.5kw globe) off of our modified Honda EU6500is Generator. Use this link for an informative newsletter article that explains the electrical engineering principles that make it possible for our modified Honda EU6500is to power bigger lights, or more smaller lights, than has ever been possible before of a portable generator. Enough lights, in fact, to constitute a complete location lighting package for DSLR HD Cameras

 

Financing is available on items over $5000.00. I accept Paypal from confirmed addresses only as well as Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, and Wire Transfers. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email at rentals@screenlightandgrip.com or call 781-326-5088, Ext 5# for the Rental Dept. All Prices are in USD and do not include shipping. You are also welcome to pick items up personally in Boston, but you will then be subject to the 6.25% Massachusetts Sales Tax.

 

- Guy Holt, Gaffer, ScreenLight & Grip, Lighting and Grip Rental in Boston, MA