Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Xenon bulbs for Eiki 16mm EX-5500S

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Posted by Andy Uhrich (Member # 3169) on 03-14-2006, 12:39 PM:

We have two 16mm Eiki EX-5500S and I am trying to track down a source for their xenon bulbs. Ushio discontinued their line of UXL-555. Does anyone know of another company that makes them?

Thanks!

Posted by Scott Norwood (Member # 30) on 03-14-2006, 02:06 PM:

Have you tried calling some Eiki dealers? Someone might have these bulbs on the shelf somewhere.

I have an EX-2000N (350w xenon) and, last I checked, the bulbs were still available new through Eiki dealers. Is this no longer the case? I remember reading somewhere that Superior Quartz has a replacement for these bulbs that works with the newer machines (EX-3500 series) with the switching rectifiers, but isn't as good as the Ushios with the older-style rectifiers (which the 2000N uses).

Posted by Mike Croaro (Member # 3123) on 03-14-2006, 05:10 PM:

Hi Andy:

Try Superior Lamp. They have begun making replacement lamps for various Eiki Xenon machines.

Mike

Posted by Jeff Taylor (Member # 443) on 03-15-2006, 09:00 AM:

Superior can definitely "clone" any lamp you've got. They will need a new Ushio lamp to model, however. I supplied the one for the 350w Eiki xenon, and the SQP lamp has worked flawlessly on my EX-3500S switcher machines, although there were early compatibility issues with machines such as the EX-1500's using the older reactance supplies. The only issue might be convincing Denny that there would be adequate demand for the lamp to justify his development work.