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200-watt tungsten Fresnel spotlight by Mole-Richardson (Type 2351 "Midget Solarspot"), focusable from spot to flood.
Overview
The Midget (full name "Midget Solarspot", type 2351 by Mole-Richardson) is a compact 200-watt class tungsten Fresnel spotlight. The name belongs to the traditional Mole-Richardson nomenclature where small tungsten units carry nicknames; in the same power class, the closely related Inbetweenie (type 3101/3111) is often offered interchangeably with the Midget by rental houses.
Like all Fresnel spotlights, the Midget can be continuously focused from spot to flood via a rotating adjustment and delivers a uniform, easily controllable light field. As a tungsten light source, it operates with the typical color temperature of approximately 3200 K for incandescent light.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer specifications for the Mole-Richardson type 2351:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 200 W |
| Voltage | 120/240 V (AC or DC) |
| Current Draw | max. 1.7 A |
| Fresnel Lens | 3 inch (approx. 76 mm) diameter, glass |
| Beam Angle | 12° (Spot) to 58° (Flood) |
| Reflector | Alzak aluminum |
| Socket | Double Contact Bayonet |
| Weight | approx. 4¾ lbs (approx. 2.2 kg, with cable and base) |
| Mounting | Standard 5/8-inch spud (16 mm) |
On-Set Use
Due to its low weight and small form factor, the Midget is suitable for tight setups where larger Fresnels wouldn't fit. Typical applications:
- Accent and effect lighting (edge light, hair light, eyelight)
- Small-area key or backlight in close-ups and tabletop setups
- Precise illumination of individual image areas thanks to the narrow spot angle
The focusable beam allows for precise light shaping and further modification with barndoors. As a tungsten unit, the Midget is color-matched to incandescent sources without correction gels; for daylight mixing, CTB conversion gel is used.
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