Hydrargyrum medium-arc iodide (HMI) is the trademark name of Osram's brand of metal-halide gas discharge medium arc-length lamp, [1] made specifically for film and entertainment applications. Hydrargyrum comes from the Greek name for the element mercury .

OSRAM offers a broad and versatile portfolio of HMI lamps to meet the increasing demands of the Film and TV industry. Single end HMI lamps offering daylight color with reduced flicker operation on high frequency ballasts. Traditional single end HMI lamps reliably bringing true color to the film and TV industry.

Robust, flicker-free lamps deliver a steady performance on set or on stage – OSRAM’s iconic HMI brand lamps have illuminated film sets for decades. Today, the tradition continues with a line of lamps catering to the demands of modern film.

Longer life with heat dissipating round moly-foil design on lamps ≥ 6000W; Mechanically robust with eXtreme Seal (XS) technology, up to 450°C at the pinch seal Capable of hot restrike ignition; High stability of color temperature over lifetime; High energy efficiency providing up to 100 lm/W

The HMI single-end lamp family continues to offer the best in HMI quality. In addition to the DIGITAL line, these single end HMI lamps offer consistent 6000K color and >90 CRI. HMI Lamps ≥ 6000W are also designed with a unique round moly-foil that more evenly distributes heat and current, providing lamp life increases of 25% on average.

OSRAM HMI are a reliable light sources with high intensity light and color stability. Bring daylight and bright, true color to the Film and TV industry, with OSRAM HMI lamps from Bulb America

The HMI double-end lamp family offers excellent reliability. Enhanced heat dissipating technologies and compression seal bases are additional benefits offered on types ≥ 6000W, offering lamp life increases of 25% on average.

Longer life with heat dissipating round moly-foil design on lamps ≥ 6000W; Mechanically robust with eXtreme Seal (XS) technology, up to 450°C at the pinch seal Capable of hot restrike ignition; High stability of color temperature over lifetime; Broad spectrum suitable for solar simulation applications; High energy efficiency providing up to ...

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Hydrargyrum Medium-Arc Iodide lamps, commonly known as HMI lamps, are a staple on sets for their daylight-balanced light output. These powerful sources mimic natural sunlight and provide a consistent, high-intensity beam that’s ideal for capturing sharp details in both indoor and outdoor filming scenarios.