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12/06/2005 04:54:51 PM · #1 |
Guys,
I'm considering buying a pair of lights for illuminating a light tent. I've seen a pair on ebay which claim to be 'daylight' bulbs. What temperature is generally considered to be appropriate?
Some advice quotes 5000 Kelvin, others quote 6500 K
Any thoughts?
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12/06/2005 05:50:38 PM · #2 |
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12/06/2005 05:57:15 PM · #3 |
6500 K is what I've always heard. GE Reveal bulbs are supposed to mimic outdoor light, I do believe. edit - You don't have to go to Ebay for those, just go to WalMart or wherever you buy you incadescent bulbs.
Message edited by author 2005-12-06 17:58:49.
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12/06/2005 06:02:04 PM · #4 |
Photo supply houses sell "blue bulbs" for floodights that are corrected to daylight color; I believe they run around 5700 kelvin, though I can't recall precisely. We used them a LOT in our architectural photography. Are these what you're referring to?
The GE Reveal bulbs don't seem to balance well with daylight WB. They are designed for the human eye, for reading, and while they "mimic" daylight they don't match it as well as the blue floods do.
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