This ARRI Conversion Kit M18 to AS18 allows you to convert your M18 lamphead (an open-face, lensless fixture with a beam angle of 20° to 60° with a wide usable field angle that combines the characteristics of a PAR and a Fresnel to create diverging rays of light) to an Arrisun 18 lamphead (a lamphead that uses common ARRI spread lenses and a PAR reflector along with spot, medium and flood focus settings for an intense, efficient light). Both fixtures are designed to accept a new power class of lamp--the 1800 SE HMI lamp--that can operate on a 20A household circuit.

Change ARRI M18 to Arrisun 18

Change an ARRI M18 lamphead to an Arrisun 18 lamphead

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Q: 1. Astrophotography using 7D Mk II and Canon EF 8-15mm Fisheye with 2 plates on the 7D so it can be mounted facing forward on Wimberley 200 gimbal. Only horizontal images possible with non-collared lens (weight of gimbal destabilises tripod if swing center column 90 degrees to vertical). Sidemount conversion will give vertical image only, right? UGH. Has anyone used an L bracket on the Sidemount conversion?

A: I use a Kirk L plate on my Nikon D810 and have used it with the sidemount conversion with no problems.

Q: 2. Can you attach a shotgun microphone to the top of this mount?

A: No, the RetiCAM Smartphone Tripod Mount with XL Conversion Kit BH #RECSTM01C does not have a mount for a shotgun microphone.

Q: 3. Can this case fit 2 M8s?

A: This case can only hold one Arri M8 Lamphead.

Q: 4. Why does it list a male connector as an essential element to this kit? Do you have to manually do wire splicing to get this light to work?

A: Due to the input power requirements a plug is not included so that the end user can wire it according to their own needs. 90-130 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 25-19 A 180-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 13-10 A

Q: 5. Is this 650W enough to use as a main light for talking head videos?

A: Yes

Q: 6. Do you recommend a particular size or size limitation for a softbox over the arri 650? I'd also like to get boom arm setup for the light. I'm currently using the lightweight Arri AS-1 Tripod. Any basic considerations I should consider, and perhaps a recommendation? Thank You.

A: Without taking away from the output too much, a 16 x 22 softbox would be an ideal size to use with the Arri 650 Fresnel. One in particular that works well is the Chimera Video Pro Plus 1 Small. This softbox will accept fabric grids for directing the beam of light and has a user replaceable front diffuser. You would also need a speed ring to attach this to the head. Please see the links for those two products:a href= http://bhpho.to/1MBW8h0, target= _blank http://bhpho.to/1MBW8h0,/a a href= http://bhpho.to/1JZsj5Y. target= _blank http://bhpho.to/1JZsj5Y./aAs for the boom, the Avenger A4041B Alu Boom Stand 41 would be sturdy and tall enough to hold the set up I mentioned above. Here is a link to that product: a href= http://bhpho.to/Nfg4vn target= _blank http://bhpho.to/Nfg4vn/a

Q: 7. color temperature?

A: Tungsten colour temperature is 3200k

Q: 8. Is this for the lamphead and ballest?

A: Both will fit but it is tight.

Q: 9. Can these be use for stage lights?

A: This fresnels could be used for lighting a stage if used in close proximity.

Q: 10. Is that a 1/4 thread on the bottom?

A: yes