Lighting suggestion
Lighting suggestion
I built a light tent for taking photos of my pipes and my brother-in-law's wife's jewelry. It works pretty well but my lights aren't quite up to par. What kind of lights are some of you folks who take nice pictures using, if you don't mind? I've got 3 daylight cfl's that put out 1600 lumens each and it still seems a little dim. Thanks
Re: Lighting suggestion
I use these:
Ebay UK item 230379140776
Trumpet Top DAYLIGHT BULB 32w BC = (B22 - Bayonet cap)
also available in ES and 20w
simulated natural daylight
5000k balanced neutral colour
Ideal for product photography arts & crafts & hobbies anywhere you need a clean crisp light for intricate work and true colour definition
80% Energy Saving uses 32w power - gives 160w light
Specifications Lumens - 2030(63.45 pw @ 1m) CRI - 84.1
The light from them is amazingly clear and I'll be getting another two for the workshop. The 'bulbs' are very fragile though.
David
Ebay UK item 230379140776
Trumpet Top DAYLIGHT BULB 32w BC = (B22 - Bayonet cap)
also available in ES and 20w
simulated natural daylight
5000k balanced neutral colour
Ideal for product photography arts & crafts & hobbies anywhere you need a clean crisp light for intricate work and true colour definition
80% Energy Saving uses 32w power - gives 160w light
Specifications Lumens - 2030(63.45 pw @ 1m) CRI - 84.1
The light from them is amazingly clear and I'll be getting another two for the workshop. The 'bulbs' are very fragile though.
David
Re: Lighting suggestion
Just the kind of thing I have been looking for. I currently use 2 x 60W daylight bulbs and while the light they give off is a nice colour, its not bright enough, Im going to grab two of these
Great post!
Great post!
DMI wrote:I use these:
Ebay UK item 230379140776
Trumpet Top DAYLIGHT BULB 32w BC = (B22 - Bayonet cap)
also available in ES and 20w
simulated natural daylight
5000k balanced neutral colour
Ideal for product photography arts & crafts & hobbies anywhere you need a clean crisp light for intricate work and true colour definition
80% Energy Saving uses 32w power - gives 160w light
Specifications Lumens - 2030(63.45 pw @ 1m) CRI - 84.1
The light from them is amazingly clear and I'll be getting another two for the workshop. The 'bulbs' are very fragile though.
David
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Re: Lighting suggestion
The most important thing is to use full spectrum bulbs - the ones that are 5000K seem to provide the best balance of daylight-like color, especially when coupled with the ability to use custom white balance on your camera. I use the 100W equiv (23W actual I think) "Daylight" CFL bulbs at Lowes here in the states, and I think Home Depot and Ace carry similar products. Just make sure it's 5000K (degrees kelvin, the color temperature).
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Re: Lighting suggestion
Very good info, gents! It seems the trickiest part of pipe making sometimes is taking pictures afterward.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Re: Lighting suggestion
I do agree on that.Sorringowl wrote:Very good info, gents! It seems the trickiest part of pipe making sometimes is taking pictures afterward.
Thanks!
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