Daylight luminaires feature a color temperature of between 5,600 K and 6,000 K and thus offer the intensity of natural sunlight. The bulbs in these lamps are filled with a combination of halogen gases and a series of metals, including rare earth metals. Because the distance between the electrodes in daylight luminaires is so small, they achieve a higher light efficiency and better color reproduction than tungsten luminaires, with the capacity ranging from 200 W to 18 kW.
Also known as HMI or metal halide lamps, daylight luminaires are the most well-known discharge lamps. A ballast produces the high voltage required to ignite the light arc between the electrodes and sustain the arc voltage.
Modern electronic ballasts can also be used to dim the output of a daylight luminaire by between 50 % and 100 %.
These luminaires are mainly used for outdoor production, and are also very popular for night shoots, as their color temperature is more efficient at creating an authentic night look.

Reporter 21D MicroSun/Reporter 21DX MicroSun The Reporter 21D MicroSun daylight reporter lamp can run on 24-V car or boat batteries, as well as Sachtler's conventional 12 and 30-volt rechargeable batteries. The wide focussing area of 18 bis 61° HW makes the Reporter 21D a flexibile choice for many applications. The holder for filters and the four wings are also suitable for other accessories with 76 mm diameter (corresponds to 3"). The MicroSun's light duration with a fully-charged battery is twice as long as a conventional 50-W halogen lamp with the same battery power. more detailed » Operation Instruction  for Reporter 21D MicroSun/Reporter 21DX MicroSun, PDF Data Sheet , PDF To discuss at a forum

Reporter 200DI/Reporter 200DSM This compact open face daylight lamp produces non-flicker daylight with high light efficiency. The patented "No-noise" ignition system lets you work silently. Oversized ignition coils avoid electrical loss. The Reporter 200DI's light performance of 200 W is much higher than that of a halogen lamp with 300 W power consumption. more detailed » Operation Instruction  for Reporter 200DI/Reporter 200DSM, PDF Data Sheet , PDF To discuss at a forum

Reporter 270DI This compact open face daylight lamp produces non-flicker daylight with high light efficiency. The patented "No-noise" ignition system lets you work silently. Oversized ignition coils avoid electrical loss. The Reporter 270DI is the most powerful battery operated light on the market, offering an outstanding light performance of more than 9,000 lux (from 5 m) in the spot setting. more detailed » Operation Instruction  for Reporter 270DI, PDF Data Sheet , PDF To discuss at a forum

Reporter 400D/Reporter 400DV This open face daylight lamp, used with mains control gear, is ideal for a wide range of requirements. The Reporter 400D is protected from rain and a safety switch keeps it from being switched on by accident when open. The light features compact design, low weight and high light efficiency. more detailed » Operation Instruction  for Reporter 400D/Reporter 400DV, PDF Data Sheet , PDF To discuss at a forum