[bigalexe]

Ok this is absolutely off the wall and only remotely firearms related. If anyone thinks there is a better forum for me to ask this on than please recommend it!

I have been introduced to the wonderful world of manual spotlight operation for theater stage productions. The problem with spotlights (or at least the ones I am using) is the lack of a decent sighting mechanism. I have considered a solution and want some input. My solution considered mounting an AA Gun or HMG type of sight on top of the light most likely with duct tape for a trial and then screwing it in. I am referring to the type of sight on something like the Browning M1919 or other rifles with that tall open thing in the rear. Then marking the range for front and rear of stage.

Is this a good idea, besides the fact that the P.C. Police my object to it?

Again I reiterate: If anyone thinks there is a better forum for me to ask this on than please recommend it! Apologies to the mods i just didnt know a better place to ask.

[7X57chilmau]

You're right, it ain't firearms or weapons related at all!

However, if I were you, I'd probably install a red dot site on the spotlight. Cheap and easy!

I'm assuming you're simply trying to have the light pre-pointed, before throwin' the beam open, right?

J

[highorder]

I think a simple red dot sight would work very well.

[bigalexe]

yeah because spotlights aren't on the whole time, its not a magic show. It's hard to accurately line up someone in the middle of the stage and looks terrible when you turn it on 10 feet to the left and back of them.

So far I've gotten by with the method of looking directly down it and imagining a shotgun bead sight there. It works ok except that I am covering the people with the light so if they walk forward after I get to them, I can't see that they've moved. Also actors tend to do a lot of walking of their own free will, its not like they have choreographed paths to follow.

[rcmodel]

I am referring to the type of sight on something like the Browning M1919 or other rifles with that tall open thing in the rear. Then marking the range for front and rear of stage.Won't work. An anti-aircraft sight ring is huge and is only a rough estimate for pulling lead & hold-over somewhere in front of a hi-speed target.

You would be better off with a 3' dowel rod pointer taped on the light.
Aim it like the shotgun barrel you refered too.

There is no hold-over with a light, as light beams have no drop or trajectory..

The cheap red-dot sight also seems like a great idea, if you can keep it from melting on the light.

rc

[highorder]

You should mount an IR laser and a AN-PVS 14. ;)