Ultimo Sharpy

The Clay Paky Ultimo Sharpy is an advanced compact beam moving head designed to deliver extreme brightness and all-weather durability. Using a custom 250 W Osram short-arc lamp, it blasts out up to 100,000 lux at 20 meters, a level of output typically seen in much larger fixtures. Its advanced optics produce a razor-sharp beam that cuts through ambient light with ease. Engineered for both indoor and outdoor use, the Ultimo Sharpy carries an IP66 weatherproof rating, meaning rain, dust, and fog are no obstacle. Despite its high output, the fixture weighs only about 19.5 kg (43 lbs), making it easy to transport and rig on demanding tours. This rugged yet lightweight design is ideal for touring productions, outdoor festivals, and even permanent installations where intense, reliable beams are required.

Packed with advanced features, the Ultimo Sharpy gives lighting designers broad creative control. Its true CMY color mixing system (supplemented by a 14-color wheel) provides a full palette from deep saturates to soft pastels. A static gobo wheel loaded with 17 high-contrast gobos and dual rotating prisms allows for layered aerial effects with stunning depth. Need a wider look? An integrated 10° frost filter can instantly soften the beam into a wash-like output for stage washes or camera fill. The fixture’s movement is lightning fast, with ultra-quick 275° tilt and continuous pan rotation, enabling spectacular sweeps and never-ending beam effects without hitting a pan stop. High-resolution dimming ensures smooth, flicker-free fades, so the Ultimo Sharpy is equally at home on film sets and live TV broadcasts as it is on concert stages. Every aspect of this light is designed to enhance shows with vibrant colors, dynamic motion, and precision control. 

The Ultimo Sharpy is also engineered for efficiency and reliability. Its 250 W lamp lasts up to 6,000 hours, dramatically reducing lamp change-outs and maintenance over the course of a long tour or installation. Smart power management dims the lamp during low-intensity cues to extend its life, and the fixture’s eco-conscious design uses recyclable components and a lower mercury lamp to minimize environmental impact. In short, this next-generation Sharpy delivers the punch and performance needed for modern productions while keeping operating costs low. Whether you’re lighting a massive festival stage, a touring arena show, a television production, or a theme park spectacular, the Clay Paky Ultimo Sharpy provides bright, razor-sharp beams with rock-solid performance show after show.