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Overview
The Type 7261 is the smallest tungsten lantern in Mole’s Spacelite family. One 1 kW lamp lights the white silk cylinder and its bottom target. With the black skirt fitted, the head gives 29 fc at 6 ft over a 6½ ft field, enough coverage for a table without taking up much room in the grid.
Key specifications
| Specification | Type 7261 |
|---|---|
| Full lamp load | 1 × 1,000 W with FCM lamps |
| Rated supply | 120/240 V AC or DC, with lamps matched to the supply |
| Combined current | 8.3 A with a full set of 120 V FCMs |
| Circuit arrangement | One 1 kW circuit on a 2 ft lead |
| Head diameter | 13½ in. |
| Weight | 7 lb bare head, 19 lb with black skirt, silk and target |
| Mounting and reflector | Attached chain hanger, Alzak aluminium reflector |
Replacement lamps
The head takes double-ended T-3 quartz lamps with recessed single contacts and a 4 11/16-inch overall length. Mole specifies horizontal operation within 4°. The ratings below are per lamp. Look up the FCM lamp code.
| Lamp | Power | Voltage | Rated colour | Finish | Rated life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCM | 1,000 W | 120 V | 3,200 K | Clear | 300 h |
| FHM | 1,000 W | 120 V | 3,200 K | Frosted | 300 h |
| EME | 800 W | 240 V | 3,200 K | Clear | 250 h |
| EMF | 800 W | 240 V | 3,200 K | Frosted | 250 h |
| EMD | 750 W | 120 V | 3,200 K | Frosted | 400 h |
| EJG | 750 W | 120 V | 3,200 K | Clear | 400 h |
| FDF | 500 W | 120 V | 3,200 K | Clear | 400 h |
| FDN | 500 W | 120 V | 3,200 K | Frosted | 400 h |
| FCL | 500 W | 120 V | 3,000 K | Clear | 2,600 h |
| EHM | 300 W | 120 V | 2,950 K | Clear | 2,000 h |
| EHZ | 300 W | 120 V | 2,950 K | Frosted | 2,000 h |
Strengths and limitations
- The full skirt keeps much of the spill off nearby walls. With the outer skirt removed, the glowing white cylinder can act as a broad source for both the subject and background.
- There is only one lamp. Stepping down by switching off a circuit is an option on the 2 kW model. Here it takes a lower-wattage globe or a dimmer.
Practical uses
For a dining table or a standing mark, start with the full black skirt if the walls should stay dark. Pull the black skirt for a wider interior where some light on the walls will help carry the exposure through the room.
Output and photometrics
Mole tested the head with 1,000 W, 120 V FCM globes rated at 3,200 K. The lux figures are converted from the published foot-candles and rounded.
Black skirt, white silk and bottom target
Throw is measured down from the fixture. Field width is the diameter at about half the centre intensity.
| Throw below head | Centre (fc) | Centre (lx) | Field diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft | 29 | 312 | 6.5 ft |
| 8 ft | 17 | 183 | 8 ft |
| 10 ft | 12 | 129 | 9 ft |
| 12 ft | 8.8 | 95 | 11 ft |
White silk and bottom target, outer black skirt removed
Mole labels its open-silk diagram by diameter. Choose the diameter marked on the diagram when looking up an intensity. The skirted table uses vertical throw below the head.
| Chart diameter | Illuminance (fc) | Illuminance (lx) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 ft | 23 | 248 |
| 8 ft | 16 | 172 |
| 10 ft | 11 | 118 |
| 12 ft | 7 | 75 |
Exposure at a measured setup
Select a measured position. Set the ISO, frame rate and shutter angle to estimate the incident-meter aperture.
Chart reading and exposure
Select a configuration to calculate.
The chart uses 1,000 W FCM lamps at 120 V. Different fabrics, lamps and dimmer levels change the output. Mole-Richardson photometric sheet.
Power and controls
The factory lead is 2 ft long, with the plug specified at purchase. A 1,000 W FCM draws about 8.3 A at its rated 120 V. An 800 W EME belongs on its rated 240 V supply.
Skirts, target and mounting
The white skirt diffuses the light around the sides. The target stretches across the bottom. The outer black skirt cuts the side light while leaving the bottom opening. Mole specifies these parts for the Type 7261.
| Accessory | Mole part | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Full black skirt | 726-16 | 18½ in. diameter × 18 in. long |
| White silk skirt | 726-05 | 15½ in. diameter × 15 in. long |
| Silk target | 726-13 | 16 in. diameter |
Comparable fixture
The 2 kW Type 7271 adds a second 1 kW circuit and uses a 22½-inch target. Its black skirt is 5 inches longer. 2 kW Spacelite (Type 7271).
Field coverage
B&H’s archived 7261 listing sold the fabrics separately. That distinction matters when a used listing describes a complete head and shows only the metalwork. B&H’s Type 7261 listing.
Rental and used-fixture checks
Ask for the silk target as well as the skirt. The 16-inch target closes the bottom of this head, and the larger 2 kW target is a different part.
Documentation
- Mole-Richardson model and accessory specifications
- Type 7261 lamp table and photometric diagrams (PDF)
- Mole-Richardson catalogue, Spacelite family (PDF)
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