so would i! i'd think you'd be able to use a short arc lamp and appropriate power supply. those things are incredibly bright and not nearly as expensive as the "original" bulbs seem to be. alternative optics shouldn't be too hard either. Robert Rolf wrote: -------- > I'd be curious to see close up pictures of some of these > pricey bulbs. It can't be THAT hard to put two electrodes > into a quartz envelope and fill it with gas. --------- -- proof that the U.S. media is now state controlled! Ask your' local tv station why the hell they aren't airing the news any more! Our system of government requires an informed public, with their eyes open. -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body