About the ARRI True Blue T2 2000W Location Fresnel Spotlight
The ARRI True Blue T2 2000W is a premium location lighting fixture that represents the high-performance evolution of the classic tungsten Fresnel, engineered to deliver exceptional optical quality and robust reliability for demanding film and television production. This spotlight harnesses a powerful 2000-watt tungsten halogen lamp to produce a brilliant, continuous daylight-balanced output, a characteristic achieved through ARRI's proprietary True Blue coating technology on the lamp's glass envelope. This innovative coating filters the light to a consistent 5600K color temperature, eliminating the need for external correction gels that traditionally reduce output and generate excess heat. The result is a highly efficient source that provides pure daylight output directly from the fixture, offering cinematographers a stable and predictable color temperature ideal for matching exterior light or mixing with HMI sources on set.
Optical precision is a cornerstone of the T2's design, featuring a meticulously engineered Fresnel lens system housed within a durable, lightweight aluminum body. This system provides smooth, continuous focus adjustment from an even flood to a tight, hard-edged spot without any color fringing or noticeable focus shift. The fixture's advanced reflector and lens design maximizes light transmission and controls spill, producing a beam with excellent field uniformity and the characteristic smooth fall-off associated with high-quality Fresnels. For control, the unit includes a four-leaf rotatable barn door system and is compatible with the full range of ARRI accessories, including scrims, diffusers, and color frames, allowing for nuanced light shaping and modification directly at the source.
Built to withstand the rigors of location work, the ARRI True Blue T2 incorporates practical features that enhance on-set functionality and safety. It includes a robust yoke and a reliable, multi-positional tilt lock mechanism for secure positioning. The fixture is designed for optimal thermal management, with effective heat sinking and ventilation to maintain stable performance during long takes. The inclusion of a pre-focused socket ensures simple and safe lamp replacement in the field. As a workhorse of the lighting industry, this fixture combines the trusted, flicker-free performance of tungsten with modern enhancements for color accuracy and output efficiency, making it an indispensable tool for lighting directors and gaffers who require a dependable, high-quality daylight source.