There's no such a thng as a MV cram lamp from my knowlege....plus...its actually kinda easier than you think....you have to look carefully....the M-250 has LOOOONG socket inside....
Most likely a utlity wouldn't use a Plusrite anyway...its one of the worst quality lamps out there.... plus if it was 175 or 250 watt...it would be centered in the reflector because of longer socket....and yes you'll be able to see through glass....you need an experienced eye...like me! If it was a cram lamp MV....it would totally be off centered on the reflector
Actually Jace, I wouldn't be able to see through the glass because my vision is blury without my glasses. If you want to know what my vision looks like, look at a few of my pictures in the gallery. I actually see the lights on the pole in person just as blury as when on the website.
But I must admit.....it's harder to see on GE refractors than the OV-25 refractors because the OV-25 refractors has much clearer spots on the sides....
You know, I actually tried to take a picture using my glasses over the camera lens, but it focused in on the glasses. It was a cool pic though. My OV10 lens is virtually see-through. Even before I opened it, I knew there was a coated BT lamp inside.
You probably just need to learn how to do a focusing on cameras....you need to do a half press on the camera (press lightly on the shutter) it would do a focusing measurements.....then when the picture looks good on the screen....SNAP IT!
But I must admit.....it's harder to see on GE refractors than the OV-25 refractors because the OV-25 refractors has much clearer spots on the sides....
Your camera probably needs glasses