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06/30/2005 10:10:36 AM · #1 |
Ok... you guys are so great! I have another seemingly simple question..
I recently bought some studio lighting. I bought (4) hotlights which are 500 watts each, two have large softboxes, one with an umbrella, and hopefully one will have barn doors. I have the stands and everything. My simple question is this.... How the heck do I handle the HOT bulbs after my shoots? I use my lighting set up as a portable, on location, set up. I knew nothing about lighting when I bought the stuff. In hind sight, I wish I would have bought strobes, but I didnt, so I have to live with it. What would you recommend that I put the bulbs in after a shoot. Are they hot enought that I shouldn't put them in the foam in my lighting equipment bag?
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06/30/2005 10:15:54 AM · #2 |
| Wait for them to cool down! |
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06/30/2005 10:17:39 AM · #3 |
| How long does it usually take for them to cool down? I did forget to ask that ! |
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06/30/2005 10:22:00 AM · #4 |
| It really depends on how long have you been using it. Those lamps can get REAAAAAAALLY hot! And you can get seriously injured if you happen to touch the lamp! I'd say, give it something like 10-15 minutes, better to wait a little longer than having a burned hand/arm (body part) and a damaged carrying bag! |
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06/30/2005 10:38:55 AM · #5 |
| Do you still have the metal cup that goes around the lights? I used those to store them so I don't break the lights and prevent from being burned. I have never had a problem with them being to hot. Maybe I just talk to much, gives them time to cool off. hehehe.. |
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06/30/2005 11:57:22 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Sonifo:
Do you still have the metal cup that goes around the lights? |
AFAIK, those are usually used in studio strobes to protect the flash tube. It sounds like Jen has "hot lights" (a.k.a. "continuous lights") which are a much different animal. With strobes, you can pretty much pack them up immediately when you're done, since the flash tube, well, flashes, for only a few thousandths of a second and doesn't really get hot. (The only thing you really have to be concerned with are any modeling lights, if active.)
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06/30/2005 12:06:45 PM · #7 |
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06/30/2005 12:12:37 PM · #8 |
In 25 years of architectural shooting, those 500W floods were my constant companions, for fill light. Much more controllable than strobes. I just kept the corrugated sleeves the bulbs come in, and returned them to those when I broke down the gear. 15 mins was plenty of time for them to cool.
Robt.
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06/30/2005 12:20:52 PM · #9 |
| My related question would be this: how can you use a softbox or even an umbrella with those lights? I have a couple of 500 watt halogens that I use (is this the same as what the thread is about?) and I would be scared to put anything close to that heat. |
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06/30/2005 12:23:11 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by jpochard:
My related question would be this: how can you use a softbox or even an umbrella with those lights? I have a couple of 500 watt halogens that I use (is this the same as what the thread is about?) and I would be scared to put anything close to that heat. |
We had metallic umbrellas that could take the heat, not a problem.
R.
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06/30/2005 01:59:43 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by jpochard:
My related question would be this: how can you use a softbox or even an umbrella with those lights? I have a couple of 500 watt halogens that I use (is this the same as what the thread is about?) and I would be scared to put anything close to that heat. |
The softboxes I bought are made of resistant lamenated material that is made for up to 500 watt bulbs. |
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06/30/2005 02:01:51 PM · #12 |
What a brilliant use for the Ov Glove!! I saw that commercial on TV but never thought to use it for that purpose! Great idea!!
15 minute cooldown time should be NO PROBLEM. It will take me that long to undo everthing I will be bringing-background stands, softboxes, etc. Thanks for the info everyone!!
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06/30/2005 02:20:12 PM · #13 |
| That is why I bought strobes... |
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