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Category: Traditional Film Photography

Jean DeKraker		Lightbox I'd like to build my own light box but cannot find a source of the "daylight" light bulbs. Can any of you direct me to a source? Jean To love this question, log in above 0 December 18, 2005

John Rhodes		Hi Jean, I'm thinking of doing the same. I was in Home Depot the other day and checked out the lights. I had already read the specs on a tabletop light source and found it used fluorescent bulbs at 5000K output. These were designated “daylight” bulbs. I think that would be the way to go. Check out www.lowelego.com. I copied the following from their specsheet. "Replacement Lamp Code: E1-27 US List Price: $20.00 Lamp Features These lamps are designed for imaging and are intended for use only with the Lowel Ego. They are 5500° K (daylight) color temperature, with a CRI (color rendering index) of 90+. Each lamp is 27 Watts, with an output roughly equivalent to a 100 Watt standard incandescent light bulb. Lowel rates life at 5,000 to 10,000 hours. Instant start, flicker free. NOT DIMMABLE." John To love this comment, log in above 0 December 18, 2005

John Rhodes		Correction: I meant to say 5500K, but my fingers aren't connected to my brain. John To love this comment, log in above 0 December 18, 2005

Jean DeKraker		Thanks John. I'll check out Home Depot tomorrow. Jean To love this comment, log in above 0 December 18, 2005

- Craig m. Zacarelli Contact Craig m. Zacarelli Craig m. Zacarelli's Gallery		my wife has a "Metalhallied" (sp?) grow light, awsome "fake" daylight.. but, it gets so hot, youd never be able to keep the subject (or lightbox) under it for too long..lol Craig- To love this comment, log in above 0 December 19, 2005

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