Fresnel


Strand 6 " Fresnel EC 6" Fresnel Century 6" Fresnel 3" Fresnel (Inky)
BTR 1Kw BTN 750w BTL 500w ETC 150w


Boston Light
Boston Harbor, Massachusetts







Reflector
Shrerical Reflector Diagram
Spherical

Spherical Reflector



Fresnel Lens
Derived from Plano-Convex Lens



Side View

Front View

Lens Advantages

Thinner Lens Means:
Less weight
Cheaper to make
Resists heat better
Soft diffused spot light

Shorter Focal Length Means:

Smaller light fixture


Fresnel Lamp

BTR

BTN
BTL

ETC

Spot/Flood Capability

 

Spot = Lamp/reflector moves away from lens
Flood = Lamp/reflector moves towards lens


Accessories

Barndoor
Top Hat
Gel Frame Holder

Fresnel Sizes


Inches in Diameter
3", 6", 8", 12"



History of the Fresnel Lens


Lighthouses in America

Duluth Lighthouses Apostle Island Lighthouse