Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Using non-ushio lamps in Xebex Supersol N lamphouses

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Posted by John Koutsoumis (Member # 1855) on 12-09-2008, 12:59 AM:

Has anyone used lamps other than Ushio (such as Osram) in Xebex Supersol N IV & V lamphouses?
I have been getting mixed responses on compatabililty.
I am currently using UXL3000 HK-O's in both.
I have been asked to use Osram lamps and their equal is smaller in physical size.

Thanks
John.

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 12-09-2008, 02:47 AM:

If you've had great success with Ushios, why would you want to think on changing? Ushios/Christies have a great reputation over here in the States...

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 12-09-2008, 07:44 PM:

Ha! Good luck with the Osrams... used to be such a good brand too...

Posted by Gordon McLeod (Member # 33) on 12-09-2008, 09:35 PM:

Xebex lamphouses can have issues fitting other lamps into them
been there done it didn't bother with the video
stick with ushio that is what the lamphouse was designed for

Posted by John Koutsoumis (Member # 1855) on 12-11-2008, 08:18 PM:

Yeah I found out from both here and another call to our tech guy that those particular lamps I needed would not fit without adapters or modifictaions made. Will stick with Ushio.

Thank you for the replys.