Thinking about buying lights from Rostronics

Leo Mandy · November 29th, 2005, 06:40 PM

Just curious about the bulbs for the 300/600 watt lights (continuous light for digital video). Can you get them at a local Homedepot or Lowes instead? Anybody have a Rostronics lighting kit and get lights from elsewhere beside Rostronics?

Thanks in advance!

Jack Smith · November 30th, 2005, 05:45 PM

I know 500/1000 uses standard base r7s bulbs,I dont about 300/600
You'll want good quality bulbs to maintain white balance accuracy.
They have reasonable prices ,why not order some from them?When I bought I ordered enough to replace the bulbs several times and have a backup.

Leo Mandy · November 30th, 2005, 08:12 PM

Yeah, you are right, but just trying to maximize my money and get replacements if I am in a pinch. I found a place that carries the bulb, but only 250W - so at least that is something.

November 29th, 2005, 06:40 PM	#1
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Thinking about buying lights from Rostronics - what about bulbs? Just curious about the bulbs for the 300/600 watt lights (continuous light for digital video). Can you get them at a local Homedepot or Lowes instead? Anybody have a Rostronics lighting kit and get lights from elsewhere beside Rostronics? Thanks in advance!

November 30th, 2005, 05:45 PM	#2
Jack Smith Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ontario Posts: 445	I know 500/1000 uses standard base r7s bulbs,I dont about 300/600 You'll want good quality bulbs to maintain white balance accuracy. They have reasonable prices ,why not order some from them?When I bought I ordered enough to replace the bulbs several times and have a backup.

November 30th, 2005, 08:12 PM	#3
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Yeah, you are right, but just trying to maximize my money and get replacements if I am in a pinch. I found a place that carries the bulb, but only 250W - so at least that is something.