ultra compact CFLs
 

http://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/eca...search=neolite

Anyone try these? I've always had trouble fitting the CFL 100W and especially the 150W equivalents in a number of light fixtures. In fact, I like to fit two of these bulbs in a y-socket adapter for ultimate brightness during a shoot around the house. It's easy to loosen one so that it's not always on.
That's my solution for dimmable CFLs. Chuckle.

The site doesn't list CRI on those units so its tough to know if they'll be okay for you until you just try them.