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12/28/2007 09:47:30 PM · #1 |
i am using a couple clamp-on work lights for lighting and wondering if anyone has suggestions for the best type of bulb to use?
Message edited by author 2007-12-28 21:47:53.
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12/28/2007 09:49:25 PM · #2 |
Daylight bulbs, aka "Full Spectrum" - they make an amazing difference.
Those bulbs are the closest thing you'll get to being outside in "real" light. |
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12/28/2007 09:56:06 PM · #3 |
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12/28/2007 10:28:39 PM · #4 |
wow, pretty cool, whats the life expectancy on those things?
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12/28/2007 10:29:07 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Beetle:
Daylight bulbs, aka "Full Spectrum" - they make an amazing difference.
Those bulbs are the closest thing you'll get to being outside in "real" light. |
can you get em at lowes/home depot?
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12/28/2007 10:31:27 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
wow, pretty cool, whats the life expectancy on those things? |
Dunno actually, but would be a pretty good while I'd suppose!
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12/29/2007 12:07:26 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
can you get em at lowes/home depot? |
I have never looked for them there, but I bet they have them.
There aren't many different choices of them out there yet, but they are certainly becoming more common as more people realize how nice they are. |
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12/29/2007 12:18:09 PM · #8 |
Not to hijack here, but...
would that AC slave match a flash (430ex) in color temperature? |
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12/29/2007 12:31:02 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
Originally posted by Beetle:
Daylight bulbs, aka "Full Spectrum" - they make an amazing difference.
Those bulbs are the closest thing you'll get to being outside in "real" light. |
can you get em at lowes/home depot? |
You should be able to. |
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12/29/2007 12:45:12 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Beetle:
Daylight bulbs, aka "Full Spectrum" - they make an amazing difference.
Those bulbs are the closest thing you'll get to being outside in "real" light. |
You can now get these at Wal-Mart. Even up to 300w if you need :)
I know, I stocked them ;) LOL |
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12/29/2007 12:48:27 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by benee:
Not to hijack here, but...
would that AC slave match a flash (430ex) in color temperature? |
Yes, they would.
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12/29/2007 04:36:00 PM · #12 |
Just picked up a 4 pack of 100w Daylight bulbs, aka "Full Spectrum" 7.00 bucks put one in a home depot clamp worklight and cant believe the difference in the tone of light, bright but soft no glare. Now to test!
They also had these in florescent.
Karin: Thanks for the tip on these might be one of the hidden secrets for the poor man lighting system.
Leroy the Medalight Master Slave Flash (120V AC) is something I didn't know existed I will have to get one and try it also, thanks for the link.
Message edited by author 2007-12-29 16:36:45. |
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12/29/2007 05:40:59 PM · #13 |
Woohoo, I needed a success story today with my iPod misery!
Thanks for letting us know! |
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12/29/2007 06:00:38 PM · #14 |
| Glad to hear some other people are taking the low tech approach. My lighting system is a $15-20 pole lamp from Target - not sure if this is higher or lower tech than clamp worklights! Thanks for the suggestion about the full spectrum light bulbs, I'll have to give them a try. |
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12/29/2007 06:29:08 PM · #15 |
i did this shot with a sheet and a clamp light with a 500w bulb behind it, i like it but i was missing my tripod and i want better lights
plus that 500w is FREAKIN HOT!
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12/29/2007 06:35:18 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by ErikV:
Glad to hear some other people are taking the low tech approach. |
Besides determining the Kelvin of a light source, light is light.
If someone tells you that you need an expensive light kit, they are nuts.
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12/29/2007 06:37:59 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
plus that 500w is FREAKIN HOT! |
That IS one of the drawbacks... |
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12/29/2007 06:41:39 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by _eug:
Originally posted by smardaz:
plus that 500w is FREAKIN HOT! |
That IS one of the drawbacks... |
If you don't want heat, there are three things you can do.
1) Purchase a strobe kit.
2) Purchase very expensive LED panels.
3) Use the on/off switch.
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