Claypaky’s Sharpy Returns for Weather Ready, Camera Safe Shows

About this episode

The episode discusses the revival of the Sharpy with new features for modern productions.

FUTURETECH Featuring Claypaky Claypaky revives the legendary Sharpy with the Ultimo Sharpy, adding IP66 protection, broadcast-friendly operation, and faster, tougher performance for modern productions. The episode also digs into its 100,000-lux output, low-noise mode, Sharpy Emulation Mode, and the real-world value of keeping a classic beam fixture in the truck.

People in this episode

Host: Marcel Fairbairn

Topics covered

• lighting technology
• broadcast production
• event production
• theatrical lighting
• equipment review

Keywords

• Claypaky
• Sharpy
• Ultimo Sharpy
• IP66 protection
• broadcast-friendly
• 100,000-lux output
• low-noise mode
• Sharpy Emulation Mode

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Claypaky

Products: Ultimo Sharpy, Sharpy

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