Has anyone played with Halogená bulbs for photo lighting?

Broadstruck

I just saw these and they are a neat design as they are regular incandescent bulb with a halogen element inside.

STONE

It's still just a light bulb...or is it!

I'd like to see some pics from it to know how well it works

ricko

They do run hot.... not sure about photography value... but they can cause fires.. Cheers, RickO

lkeigwin

I'm going to try them. Halogen is a great light for coin photography and this looks perfect for times when I need more light. I'll let you know.
Lance.

mgoodm3

The light will be a bit harsh with the clear glass. You can get PAR30 bulbs in halogen and thay also fit into a standard socket. They have the added benefit of having frosted glass in various versions, "floods" being the best with coins.

leothelyon

<< <i>The light will be a bit harsh with the clear glass. You can get PAR30 bulbs in halogen and thay also fit into a standard socket. They have the added benefit of having frosted glass in various versions, "floods" being the best with coins. >>



I was just going to say. But any bulb with a naked/visible filament will result in too much glare or white/wiped out surfaces. Too much relection of that filament will show up in your pictures. I have had some success with photographing frosted proof and darker coins with clear bulbs but not with brilliant lustrous coins.


Leo

Broadstruck

lkeigwin, I just wanted to let you know as I was at the Home Depot tonight that they sell GE Reveal Halogená bulbs of which I picked up a pair since you've shown image examples of the standard version.

JZrarities

<< <i>The light will be a bit harsh with the clear glass. You can get PAR30 bulbs in halogen and thay also fit into a standard socket. They have the added benefit of having frosted glass in various versions, "floods" being the best with coins. >>



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