Ellipsoidal reflector spotlight
Ellipsoidal reflector spot is the name for a type of stage lighting instrument, named for the ellipsoidal reflector used to collect and direct the light through a barrel that contains a lens or lens train. The optics of an ERS instrument are roughly similar to those of a 35 mm slide projector.
A Colortran ERS.
An Ellipsoidal Reflector from a Leko
Source Four ERS
Niethammer Enizoom ERS with variable focus (Zoom).
Stage lighting instrument
Stage lighting instruments are used in stage lighting to illuminate theatrical productions, concerts, and other performances taking place in live performance venues. They are also used to light television studios and sound stages.
A Source Four ERS with major parts labeled
20 PAR can lighting instruments
Optics of an Altman 1000Q followspot. From left to right: Lamp, Ellipsoidal Reflector, Shutter/Iris Assembly, Fixed Lens, Variable Lens.
Floodlights (the intelligent moving head lights) and spotlights (the Source Fours) in use at the USMC museum.