Fresnel Spotlights


Colortran 8"
Fresnel
Strand 6 "
Fresnel
EC 6"
Fresnel
Century 6" Fresnel 3" Fresnel (Inky)
BVW 2Kw BTR 1Kw BTN 750w BTL 500w ETC 150w

The Development of the Fresnel Spotlight

Sphereical Reflector

Shrerical Reflector Diagram

Spherical Reflector


Plano-Convex (PC) Spotlight

Side section view of a plano-convex spotlight




Fresnel Lenses

Boston Light
Boston Harbor, Massachusetts



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 Lamps

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