Studio Lighting

["John Nollendorfs" <sinar1@binary.net>]

> Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 12:34:30 -0700
> From: David Spellman <david@photopro.com>
> Subject: Re: Studio Lighting
> 
> Tim Catlin wrote:
> 
> > I'm in the process of building a home based studio for doing archival
> > work with my Epsons.  I'm looking at lighting made by OTT-LIGHT.  They
> > make a fluorescent "Truecolor" tube that they claim enhances color
> > matching.   http://www.ott-lite.com
> >
> > Can anyone make any recommendations for other lighting or have any
> > experience with Ott-lite tubes?
> 
>     Ott-lites are excellent, but expensive, and they still have that
> flourescent flicker that can tire your eyes out with time. I don't
> recommend them for overall lighting -- but they're pretty good for spot
> applications.
SNIP

To get rid of that flicker, purchase high frequency "electronic" ballasts
for your Flourescent fixtures. They should be available in your Home Depot
type of stores in the $40-50 range. Or from specialty lighting supply
stores.

John Nollendorfs
JN Photography
Lincoln, NE
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