My unit turns off when it gets hot

I bought a brand new one of these on EBAY about 1 month ago. I need it for when I dj weddings. From day #1, after about 5 minutes of being turned on, the bulb goes dark. The fan motor is still on but the bulb just dies. I used a volt meter and there is no voltage feeding into the bulb when this happens. $300.00...waist of money....really. I bought mine from Sam Ash. This is really not a $300.00 light. It's a tin box with 2 magnifier glasses. I am very upset.

Yes, this IS the right choice.

This came very highly recommended. I was really nervous about ordering a portable spotlight since I know very little about projection, but this has been an absolute dream!

Not the brightest, but it gets the job done for sporting events in a gym where the lights are off.

Not the brighte...

Not the brightest, but it gets the job done for sporting events in a gym where the lights are off.

Fs-1000

I bought this item for a small show and was very impressed. I also have lycian followspots and this unit compares with my 1000 watt unit. The footprint is small and the unit itself is so small that it's great for small shows with a throw of 75'. Great unit and the price is well worth it.

Spot

I've used this unit several times. First off, I really can't complain as it is very affordable. 1,000 watts is not what you'd think. It is easy to operate, but far from as bright as I thought it would be. Spend a little more money and get something stronger so you will be happy!

Great Purchase

FS-1000 Follow spot was a great purchase. Easy to use and great for any productions. Looking forward to purchasing the colored light kit.

The FS–1000 system is a nice light for small to midsized venues. Plenty of brightness for most applications, this follow spot creates a well-defined beam edge with manual zoom and focused controls. Would be exceptional if the included stand was more sturdy and had casters. Power cord could be longer, and this unit burns very hot. At the end of the day, it gets the job done.

Works very well.

I highly recommend the American DJFS-1000 Follow spot light with stand. The only down side is that the electric cord could be a bit longer.

Does the job

Pros: EfficientCons: Unable To Mount,No Off SwitchNo on/off switch. Must unplug. Could not mount to a ceiling hanging bracket. Was able to purchase an extension piece to mount.

Could it be shorter?

Pros: Long Beam Throw,Easy Setup,BrightCons: Runs Hot,Difficult To TransportThis product by itself is OK however when using with the color option FS6C, it get too long so the weight get off balance, thus this made the assembly to nose down progressively even with after tightening hand knobs on both sides.

Excellent product

Pros: Runs Cooler,Bright,Efficient,Easy Setup,Long Beam ThrowWe use this product in a children's puppet production at church. It give us the additional edge we were looking for. Product is exactly what I was expecting to recieve. Shipping time was very acceptable. Price was reasonable as well. No regrets from this purchase. I recommend this to others. Weuse this a a 4000 sq ft room and the precision is what you would want.

This bag was perfect for my spot light.

Pros: Easy to use,Nice looking,CushionedCons: noneThis bag was EXACTLY the right size for my FS-1000 (Hx600) follow spot. Nicely built, too. I expect to get years of service out of this bag.

Surprising flexibility and capability!

Pros: Bright,Easy Setup,Efficient,Long Beam ThrowMy primary concern was getting a strong, clean throw from a distance of 60-plus feet. This spotlight did not disappoint. The dual lens configuration made it possible to adjust the circle and create different effects. The black-out feature is nice as well. However, I have to say the dimmer switch is my favorite feature. It just makes things easier. Great piece of equipment! Very happy I purchased it!