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03/18/2004 02:36:17 AM · #1 |
Can anyone tell me what I should be looking for when I go out to pick up some of these worklights from HD? Is there a choice of lights, or do I basically just ask for the 500w one?
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03/18/2004 08:20:53 AM · #2 |
I have the 500w work lights from Home Depot, and I actually don't like using them. I'm on the lookout now for better lighting, but I'm not sure where to go with it.
Would love to hear other's thoughts on affordable lighting solutions (macro and portrait). What do you use??
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03/18/2004 08:29:14 AM · #3 |
| I have 2 500w work lights and I'm not in love with them either. They work well for macro work and they're cheap, but the light is soooooooo harsh and hot as the sun. I almost burned my face off once :) |
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03/18/2004 09:10:52 AM · #4 |
I have them as well....they are HOT as the others have mentioned.
also they have a grille infront of the glass and in some instances it cast a shadow from the grille.
I mainly use them to bounce or reflect light to give the room im in more ambient light so my shutter speeds dont have to be so slow.
over all they are not bad lights for the cost, but there are some drawbacks.
James
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03/18/2004 09:37:10 AM · #5 |
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03/18/2004 10:03:43 AM · #6 |
| how expensive were they and do they have stands? |
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03/18/2004 10:32:33 AM · #7 |
I bought a 50.00 (canadian) set at home depo. Two 500 watt lights, each can be turned on and off and individual adjusted. One thing to note is they are not like Alien Bee lights adjusted to be in the daylight spectrum, two very hot (suntanning almost), and yes the grills can through shadows.
For me it was well worth the 50.00 to have two lights on an adjustable stand, again I am likelest to be pointing at a white wall or ceilling with the light to give me a bit more working time during the long Canadian winters.
oh and this is what it looks like
If I was pro I would buy Alien bees setup, as I just wanted more light ni my kitchen these help keep my shutter times down.light pic
Message edited by author 2004-03-18 10:42:38. |
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03/18/2004 11:05:06 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by C-Fox:
I bought a 50.00 (canadian) set at home depo. Two 500 watt lights, each can be turned on and off and individual adjusted. One thing to note is they are not like Alien Bee lights adjusted to be in the daylight spectrum, two very hot (suntanning almost), and yes the grills can through shadows.
For me it was well worth the 50.00 to have two lights on an adjustable stand, again I am likelest to be pointing at a white wall or ceilling with the light to give me a bit more working time during the long Canadian winters.
oh and this is what it looks like
If I was pro I would buy Alien bees setup, as I just wanted more light ni my kitchen these help keep my shutter times down.light pic |
I use some like this too (plus two of the little $12 floor variety). I removed the grilles, and usually use some type of diffuser (coloured tissue paper works well - the inexpensive version of real lights and gels). at first i just used some clamps to hold the diffser, now I've built little boxes that mount to the frame. cheap and easy. |
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03/18/2004 11:08:01 AM · #9 |
I have a few of these, they work pretty good when you need some quick lighting. They are hot, but so is the stove when you cook. Just be careful and you should do ok. My husband also uses them in the garage. For the price, I would get them.
I used them to take this shot.
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03/18/2004 11:14:10 AM · #10 |
| just remember to set your white balance to "Tungsten" or peoples faces turn yellowy-orange. hey wait...the challenge this week is Orange... Sweet! |
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03/18/2004 12:00:19 PM · #11 |
Attach an umbrella to them!
I have used them in the past, and rigged a device so I could attach a photo umbrella to it. Not so hot when it's facing away from you :-)
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03/18/2004 12:40:20 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by crabappl3:
Attach an umbrella to them!
I have used them in the past, and rigged a device so I could attach a photo umbrella to it. Not so hot when it's facing away from you :-) |
I was hoping someone would post this link again. In my kitchen I can use the white fridge to bounce the other way but was hoping to figure out an umbrella set up (might even build it one of these days) |
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03/18/2004 01:37:06 PM · #13 |
I have ordered these - //www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40123
250 watt x2 on a stand, seperately controlled and can be removed from the stand for floor work. One can get more powerful bulbs. I have 2 floor models, and yes, HOT is the word, an so is BRIGHT. I ordered 2 sets from harborfreight - $57 delivered. And who knows, the tripod/stand things may be useful for other things. And I can always use more work lights!
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03/18/2004 06:28:39 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Pedro:
just remember to set your white balance to "Tungsten" or peoples faces turn yellowy-orange. hey wait...the challenge this week is Orange... Sweet! |
Ooompa, Loompa, doompadeedoo.
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03/19/2004 03:01:40 AM · #15 |
I use 500 W floodligths as well, my portrait entry in the current challenge was taken with it, so was my off-screen expectation shot.
In fact, most of my artificial light picture were taken with it.
For diffusion I bought a large light colored umbrella and spraid it with silver paint, works perfectly. I'll show the portrait after the challenge is over. I can post a picture of the setup if desired.
I also use large styrofoam board for reflectors.
Only disadvantage is the heat they produce, they get really hot. And when I use the 2000 W water cooker at the same time, all the lights go out, fuse blows.
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