Are you using CFL? Which brands and watt? How using them? at DVinfo.net

Lisa Bennett · March 5th, 2008, 04:03 PM

Hi,

I located a store that has the N:vision 60 watt CFL bulbs. Anyone using the same?

I'd like to know which model CFL bulbs, if any, you are using and the watts.

I have a simple interview project that I'm finally finding the time to do and would like to hear about other's experience using CFL bulbs.

Thank you,
Lisa

Richard Andrewski · March 6th, 2008, 02:19 AM

Yes they are. Here's one discussion about it:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...n%3Avision

We've talked about them a lot. You can use the search function to find all the different threads. Basically, everyone that's used them felt they were pretty adequate. As to how many you need, that depends upon your camera, the size of the area to be lit, etc. The common source for these is Home Depot and they usually only have actual wattages up to about 30 or 40 watts. Where did you find a 60 watt and was that the actual wattage its drawing or was that the equivalent wattage where its saying that it will replace a 60w tungsten bulb? If thats the case, you have a 15w bulb which is not so intense and you'll need a lot of those to help.

Gary Moses · March 7th, 2008, 07:52 AM

Good Information Richard.
It can be a little confusing on the actual wattage usage and equivalent light output. I use (18) 100 watt equivalent daylight balanced Nvision CFL's from Home Depot. I use 2 fixtures. I find a lot of benefits:
The light output is soft yet potent.
They use 27 watts each (243 watts for my 9 bulb fixture)which easily runs off my car inverter.
The color is easily White Balanced
The cost is great.

Gary

Mark Gaffney · March 9th, 2008, 03:49 PM

I just got done fooling around with a homemade light (got the case from the Habitat store for 5 bucks). After playing around with the various types -- daylight, soft, etc., I noticed that 3 daylights and 2 softs in the same box come in at about 3400 K.

Anyone ever tried mixing and matching same wattage bulbs of different types to get a specific color temp?

Anyone see any problems with that?

I have attached my light. Still needs some refinements. Mainly reflectivity.

Thanks,
Mark

Marcus Marchesseault · March 9th, 2008, 11:00 PM

Home Depot have a 3500K version of the nvision as well as daylight and soft white. I think they call the 3500K "bright white".

Lisa Bennett · March 19th, 2008, 11:17 AM

Hi,

I've been delayed getting back to the forum....

I called a Home Depot to see what they had available. The guy was busy with customers at the time and didn't provide much help other than to say he had a 60 watt available. I'm planning to go and take a look for myself and wondering which of the N:vision CFL's will be best for my set-up.

I have a small interior area that I have to light. I have a backdrop that will be hanging and one person to light that will be sitting. I currently have 3 scoops but need the bulbs. I also have 1-2 500 watt worklights available.

Any suggestions as to which of the N:vision CFL's work best is appreciated. I noticed they have the soft light, daylight and bright white in a variety of watts on http://www.nvisioncfl.com/ProductLis...ID=1&PageID=24

Thanks in advance.
Lisa

Marcus Marchesseault · March 19th, 2008, 03:58 PM

Lisa, more light is better so get the brightest lamps that fit in your fixtures. If you want to match the color of fluorescents to your halogen worklights, get the "soft white" lamps that are about 2700Kelvin. If you have any sunlight coming into the room, skip the halogens and go with all "daylight" CFLs at about 5500Kelvin.

March 5th, 2008, 04:03 PM	#1
Lisa Bennett Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central, FL Posts: 397	Are you using CFL? Which brands and watt? How using them? Hi, I located a store that has the N:vision 60 watt CFL bulbs. Anyone using the same? I'd like to know which model CFL bulbs, if any, you are using and the watts. I have a simple interview project that I'm finally finding the time to do and would like to hear about other's experience using CFL bulbs. Thank you, Lisa

March 6th, 2008, 02:19 AM	#2
Richard Andrewski Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shenzhen, China Posts: 781	Yes they are. Here's one discussion about it: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...n%3Avision We've talked about them a lot. You can use the search function to find all the different threads. Basically, everyone that's used them felt they were pretty adequate. As to how many you need, that depends upon your camera, the size of the area to be lit, etc. The common source for these is Home Depot and they usually only have actual wattages up to about 30 or 40 watts. Where did you find a 60 watt and was that the actual wattage its drawing or was that the equivalent wattage where its saying that it will replace a 60w tungsten bulb? If thats the case, you have a 15w bulb which is not so intense and you'll need a lot of those to help. __________________ Richard Andrewski - Cool Lights USA - RED #114 http://www.coollights.biz

March 9th, 2008, 03:49 PM	#4
Mark Gaffney New Boot Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elberton, GA, USA Posts: 6	CFL's and color temp I just got done fooling around with a homemade light (got the case from the Habitat store for 5 bucks). After playing around with the various types -- daylight, soft, etc., I noticed that 3 daylights and 2 softs in the same box come in at about 3400 K. Anyone ever tried mixing and matching same wattage bulbs of different types to get a specific color temp? Anyone see any problems with that? I have attached my light. Still needs some refinements. Mainly reflectivity. Thanks, Mark Attached Thumbnails

March 19th, 2008, 11:17 AM	#6
Lisa Bennett Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central, FL Posts: 397	CFL's Hi, I've been delayed getting back to the forum.... I called a Home Depot to see what they had available. The guy was busy with customers at the time and didn't provide much help other than to say he had a 60 watt available. I'm planning to go and take a look for myself and wondering which of the N:vision CFL's will be best for my set-up. I have a small interior area that I have to light. I have a backdrop that will be hanging and one person to light that will be sitting. I currently have 3 scoops but need the bulbs. I also have 1-2 500 watt worklights available. Any suggestions as to which of the N:vision CFL's work best is appreciated. I noticed they have the soft light, daylight and bright white in a variety of watts on http://www.nvisioncfl.com/ProductLis...ID=1&PageID=24 Thanks in advance. Lisa

March 7th, 2008, 07:52 AM	#3
Gary Moses Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 110	Good Information Richard. It can be a little confusing on the actual wattage usage and equivalent light output. I use (18) 100 watt equivalent daylight balanced Nvision CFL's from Home Depot. I use 2 fixtures. I find a lot of benefits: The light output is soft yet potent. They use 27 watts each (243 watts for my 9 bulb fixture)which easily runs off my car inverter. The color is easily White Balanced The cost is great. Gary

March 9th, 2008, 11:00 PM	#5
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	Home Depot have a 3500K version of the nvision as well as daylight and soft white. I think they call the 3500K "bright white".

March 19th, 2008, 03:58 PM	#7
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	Lisa, more light is better so get the brightest lamps that fit in your fixtures. If you want to match the color of fluorescents to your halogen worklights, get the "soft white" lamps that are about 2700Kelvin. If you have any sunlight coming into the room, skip the halogens and go with all "daylight" CFLs at about 5500Kelvin.