The Joker-Bug 800 is a compact, high-output daylight fixture designed for rentals where strong, controllable beam light is required without the power and heat of large quartz units. It produces output comparable to a 4000 Watt quartz fixture while drawing only 12.5 Amps, making it practical on location shoots with limited electrical capacity.

Key Features

• High output, low draw, 800W MSR/SE daylight lamp, special UV-Stop envelope, up to 600 hours life.
• Beam performance, 5235 footcandles at 1.5 ft diameter from 20 ft with the spot lens. 164 footcandles at 16 ft diameter from 20 ft with the Super Wide lens.
• Robust construction, aluminum housing, machined BEAMER housing with replaceable ears, specular parabolic reflector with 90% reflectance.
• Safe and serviceable, borosilicate tempered safety glass beaker, G22 lamp socket for hot restrike, striker compartment in aluminum.
• Quiet electronic ballast, square wave flicker free, convection cooled, selectable input 90-132V or 180-265V, 50/60Hz, on/off push button.
• Location-ready connectivity, Veam quarter-turn quick locking connectors, 25 ft shielded extension cable plus nine feet attached to the head.
• Grip compatibility, fits standard 5/8" baby hardware, large T-handle and brake area for modifiers.

Use Cases

• Key or backlight on interior and exterior shoots where electrical capacity is limited.
• Situations requiring a tight spot beam or wide soft coverage, by swapping included lenses and beakers.
• Run-and-gun or staged setups needing a durable, quiet light with reliable flicker-free performance.

Included with your rental

• 800W ballast, Joker
• 25' head cable
• Fresnel, Medium, Wide, X-Wide lenses
• Lens bag, Barndoor
• Clear and frosted beakers
• Scrim set 7 3/4"
• Roadcase

This description focuses on practical information for renters, covering light output, power requirements, safety features, and the standard kit provided to support a range of lighting needs on set.

We strive to provide impeccably maintained rental equipment for the entertainment industry that is prepped and ready for your event. Our experienced staff stands ready to help you with your lighting, video, rigging & production needs. Rental inventory availability may vary based on date and 4Wall location. In cases where your preferred item is unavailable, we'll do our best to suggest a suitable replacement.