Used Strand Castor Fresnel Spotlight
Used Strand Castor Fresnel Spotlight units are compact 2000/2500W studio fresnels widely used as general purpose key lights and backlights in studios and on location. Available in manual and pole-operated versions, the Castor also comes in a dual-filament 1.25/2.5kW variant. Scroll down to browse the second-hand Strand Castor listings currently available.
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Strand Castor Fresnel Spotlight specifications
| Brand | Strand |
| Segment | Lighting |
| Typical used price | $285 (range $285–$285) |
About the Strand Castor Fresnel Spotlight
The Strand Castor Fresnel Spotlight is a compact studio fresnel popular as a general purpose keylight and backlight in both studio and location environments. Designed primarily for the 2000W CP41 lamp, it can also accept a 2500W CP94. The stirrup is fitted with a 29mm spigot, and a rotary power switch is included. A dual-wattage variant uses a 4-pin lampholder to take the CP30 lamp, with two separately switchable 1.25kW filaments providing either 1.25kW or 2.5kW output. Both manual and pole-operated versions are available, with the manual variant well suited to location lighting use.
Strand Castor Fresnel Spotlight — buyer FAQs
What is the Strand Castor Fresnel Spotlight and what is it used for?
The Strand Castor Fresnel Spotlight is a compact studio fresnel designed for 2000W or 2500W output. It is widely used as a general purpose keylight and backlight in both studio and location environments. The manual version is particularly suited to location work, while the pole-operated version suits fixed studio installations where the fixture is rigged out of easy reach.
Who makes the Strand Castor, and where does it fit in the lighting market?
Strand Lighting is a long-established theatre and television lighting brand with roots in London, known for stage and studio fixtures, dimming systems and control consoles. Through successive ownership changes the brand has been consolidated under the Vari-Lite name. The Castor sits in Strand's studio fresnel range as a practical, general purpose fixture aimed at broadcast and location use.
What lamp types does the Strand Castor Fresnel Spotlight accept?
The Castor is designed primarily for the 2000W CP41 lamp but can also accept a 2500W CP94. A dual-wattage variant uses a 4-pin lampholder to take the CP30 lamp, which carries two separate 1.25kW filaments. Those filaments can be switched independently, giving the operator a choice of 1.25kW or 2.5kW output from a single fixture.
What should I check when buying a second-hand Strand Castor Fresnel Spotlight?
Check which variant is being sold, manual or pole-operated, and confirm the lampholder type, since the dual-filament CP30 version differs from the standard CP41/CP94 configuration. Verify the rotary power switch and 29mm spigot stirrup are present and undamaged. Used units carry a 21-day warranty on major functional faults through 10K Used; full details are in the buying guide at 10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide/.
