
ROBE BMFL Followspot
Description
The ROBE BMFL Followspot is a custom-modified version of the BMFL WashBeam designed for follow-spot operation. It offers both motorised movement and the option for manual control via follow-spot handles, combining the high output of a BMFL with features tailored to spot operators.
Key Features
- Powerful light source: 1700 W OSRAM Lok-it! HTI 1700/PS compact short-arc metal halide lamp.
- High output: Fixture lumen output up to 39,770 lm, with measured illuminance of 251,000 lx at 5 m (also 2,500 lx at 50 m).
- Flexible beam control: Zoom range 5° to 45°, motorized stepless iris with pulse effects up to 3 Hz, and variable frost (Light, Medium) plus replaceable Heavy.
- Accurate colour: CRI 92+ and variable CTO from 2,700 to 6,000 K for reliable colour rendering and temperature adjustment.
- Colour and effects: CMY colour mixing, two colour wheels (one fixed six-position dichroic, one six-position replaceable SLOT&LOCK), and frosts for beam shaping.
- Control and operation: Electronic ballast with automatic and remote on/off. Unit supports both motorised pan/tilt and manual follow-spot operation via handles.
Use Cases
Suitable for theatrical, concert and touring applications where a high-intensity, long-throw followspot is required. The combination of motorised movement and manual handles makes it useful for productions that need both automated cues and live operator control.
Specifications
- Lamp: OSRAM Lok-it! HTI 1700/PS (1700 W)
- Fixture lumen output: 39,770 lm @ 1700 W; 36,985 lm @ 1500 W; 32,610 lm @ 1200 W (Quiet mode)
- Lux: 251,000 lx @ 5 m
- Zoom: 5° – 45°
- Colour temperature: Variable CTO 2,700 – 6,000 K, nominal 6,000 K
- Colour wheels: Wheel 1: 6 fixed dichroic colours plus white. Wheel 2: 6 replaceable SLOT&LOCK dichroic colours plus white.
- CRI: 92+
- Dimensions: approx. 19" x 13.2" x 32" (813 x 483 x 335 mm). Weight: 77.2 lbs (35 kg).
Included with your rental
- Modified BMFL fixture with follow-spot handles fitted for manual operation.
- Installed lamp and electronic ballast, ready for deployment.
- Standard colour wheels and frosts as described; replacement SLOT&LOCK colours available on request.
If you need additional accessories, spare lamps, or specific SLOT&LOCK colour plates, please request them when booking to ensure availability.
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- Light source: 1700 W OSRAM Lok-it! HTI 1700/PS
- Light output: 39.770 lm, 251.000 lx @ 5 m, 2.500 lx @ 50 m
- Zoom range: 5° - 45°
- Effects: CMY, 2 Colour wheels, Frost, Iris
- Light source type: Compact short-arc metal halide lamp
- Approved model: OSRAM Lok-it! HTI 1700/PS
- Lifetime: 750 hours @ 1700 W / 1500 W / Quiet mode
- CRI: CRI 92+
- Colour temperature: 6.000K
- Control: Automatic and remote on/off
- Ballast: Electronic
- Zoom range: 5° - 45°
- Fixture total lumen output:
- 39.770 lm @ 1700 W
- 36.985 lm @ 1500 W
- 32.610 lm @ 1200 W (Quiet mode)
- Light output: 251.000 lx @ 5 m
- Variable CTO: 2.700 - 6.000 K
- Colour Wheel 1: 6 fixed dichroic colours: deep red, deep blue, orange, green, magenta, congo blue + white
- Colour Wheel 2: 6 replaceable "SLOT&LOCK" dichroic colours: pink, lavender, laser green, 9000 K CTB, minus half and minus green + white
- Iris: Motorized, stepless, pulse effects up to 3 Hz
- Frost: Variable Light, Medium plus replaceable Heavy

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