Welcome to the world of Optikinetics Effects projectors! If you are a regular user, then you won’t need to read this, but if you are new to effects projection, this is a simple guide to help you purchase.

Choosing the right projector

There are 4 Machines to choose from…
Solar 100C – Uses a 100 watt halogen lamp (M28). Fan cooled projector best suited to small shop display and smaller rooms for your home party!
Light output – 575 Lumens

Solar 250 – Uses a 250 watt halogen lamp (M33). Fan cooled projector used extensively in nightclubs, corporate events, home parties, mobile disco’s etc. Made since 1973 and still going strong!!
Light output – 1200 Lumens

Goboshow – Uses a 150 watt Discharge lamp. Fan cooled projector used extensively in exhibition, shop display, nightclub and live music.
Light output – 1550 Lumens

Gobopro – Uses a 250 watt discharge lamp (MSD 250/2). Fan cooled projector used extensively in larger exhibitions, concerts, theatre, shop display and concert lighting
Light output – 2800 Lumens

K4 – Uses a 575 watt discharge lamp (MSR 575/2). Fan cooled projector used extensively in large music venues, larger nightclubs, arenas and festivals. The biggest of the bunch!
Light output – 5200 Lumens

All projectors are sold WITHOUT rotators and effects so you can choose what is best for you

Choosing your effects

There are 2 types of effects that are mostly used with these projectors…Wheels and Cassettes.

The effect wheels are 6 inches in diameter and are available as Picture Wheels or Liquid Wheels. These wheels need a Wheel Rotator to drive them. There are various speed rotators, but the most useable is ½ RPM.

Effect cassettes come in two formats. 3” and 50mm.

3” Cassettes
The 3” format has been around since the early 70’s and as such there are thousand of machines in use that use 3” rotators. The main drawback to this format is that they are prone to separating in prolonged use and have been known to fall off their rotators!! As so many people just live with these eccentricities, they are still manufactured. Also, it would be a major expense to have to replace all your rotators and cassettes so Opti are to be applauded for still supporting what is, in effect, a superseded product.

50mm Cassettes
The 50mm Cassettes are much more user friendly in our opinion. They use a simple “Snap fit” Cassette Rotator and seem to wear much better in long-term use. These cassettes are cheaper than the 3” version, but the rotators are more expensive.

We have phased out 3” cassettes in our hire stock in favour of the 50mm format as we have found them a better product all round.

Both 3” and 50mm versions are available in Moire effect and Liquid.

So, have a browse around the shop and enjoy the experience.
Any questions, contact us and we’ll be happy to help!