Light For Grading

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foodude
foodude Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭
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What type of light do you use for grading, and why?

According to HRH, the PCGS graders use 75W, frosted incandescent light (see Q&A)

My preference is a halogen light source because I find it is the best for seeing underneath toning. At shows I usually use incandescent, because that is what is available.
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  • jbsteven
    jbsteven Posts: 6,178 ✭
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    reveal 100 watt

    but if you come to my table at a show I will have at least 2 100 watt Reveal bulbs that I will use. I hate coin show lighting.
  • Blade
    Blade Posts: 1,744 ✭
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    Does anyone use / prefer the OTT lights? Are they worth $80? I'm using a 75W Reveal bulb right now.
    Tom

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    Current focus 1855 date type set

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