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Alex Knappenberger · August 3rd, 2003, 11:45 PM

I've got only about $150 right now to spend on some stuff. I don't know what to buy. I've been planning on some lights, but I don't really know how much use i'd get out of them, other them maybe a music video and a public access show, but ofcourse i'm probably wrong. I could always just buy a fisheye lens I want, and a couple other small accessories and whatnot...

What do you think?

I was planning on buying this "kit":

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh1/con...u=48854&is=REG

If I do buy that, I will make some custom barndoors for them, since you can't buy any for them, well you can, but they want like $60, and aren't nothing but some flaps that clip onto the sides. They would be pretty useless without a way to control the lights, so barndoors seem like a must have, unless you just wanted to boost the light level in a room or something, but thats "flat" lighting. :D

EDIT - Oh yeah, one thing I meant to ask about light bulbs.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh1/con...u=19621&is=REG

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh1/con...=121894&is=REG

First of all, whats the difference between ECA and ECT? Will they both work in that standard type of socket? And lastly, can I find 250W bulbs like that at local stores? I was in lowes and the home depot a few times today, not looking for light bulbs, but I did peak in them sections and didn't see anything over 120W.

Thanks.

Jeff Donald · August 4th, 2003, 06:14 AM

One is 500 watts and the other is 250 watts. They are both 3200K, so do not mix them with daylight (5000K) or you'll have a white balance problem (mixed lighting). Daylight bulbs are available (BCA and EBW). That type of kit is basically designed for still photography. The lamps have an average life of maybe 3 to 5 hours.

Alex Knappenberger · August 4th, 2003, 12:15 PM

Hmm, that 500w one says it's life is 60 hours, and the 250w one has got a 20 hour life. That seems plenty enough for video to me. :D.

Jeff Donald · August 4th, 2003, 01:51 PM

Sorry, I didn't remember them lasting that long. It's the daylight ones that I mentioned that have the very short life.

August 3rd, 2003, 11:45 PM	#1
Alex Knappenberger High School Student Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canton, Ohio, USA Posts: 609	What to buy...what to buy? I've got only about $150 right now to spend on some stuff. I don't know what to buy. I've been planning on some lights, but I don't really know how much use i'd get out of them, other them maybe a music video and a public access show, but ofcourse i'm probably wrong. I could always just buy a fisheye lens I want, and a couple other small accessories and whatnot... What do you think? I was planning on buying this "kit": http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh1/con...u=48854&is=REG If I do buy that, I will make some custom barndoors for them, since you can't buy any for them, well you can, but they want like $60, and aren't nothing but some flaps that clip onto the sides. They would be pretty useless without a way to control the lights, so barndoors seem like a must have, unless you just wanted to boost the light level in a room or something, but thats "flat" lighting. :D EDIT - Oh yeah, one thing I meant to ask about light bulbs. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh1/con...u=19621&is=REG http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh1/con...=121894&is=REG First of all, whats the difference between ECA and ECT? Will they both work in that standard type of socket? And lastly, can I find 250W bulbs like that at local stores? I was in lowes and the home depot a few times today, not looking for light bulbs, but I did peak in them sections and didn't see anything over 120W. Thanks.

August 4th, 2003, 06:14 AM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	One is 500 watts and the other is 250 watts. They are both 3200K, so do not mix them with daylight (5000K) or you'll have a white balance problem (mixed lighting). Daylight bulbs are available (BCA and EBW). That type of kit is basically designed for still photography. The lamps have an average life of maybe 3 to 5 hours. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 4th, 2003, 01:51 PM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Sorry, I didn't remember them lasting that long. It's the daylight ones that I mentioned that have the very short life. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 4th, 2003, 12:15 PM	#3
Alex Knappenberger High School Student Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canton, Ohio, USA Posts: 609	Hmm, that 500w one says it's life is 60 hours, and the 250w one has got a 20 hour life. That seems plenty enough for video to me. :D.