Buying bulbs for Lowel lights in UK at DVinfo.net

Jack Kelly · November 8th, 2007, 07:25 AM

Hi there,

I have some Lowel 235W ProLights. I love them. But I've just used up my last spare bulb and I'm on the hunt for a good deal. I could go back to the shop where I bought the lamps but I have a hunch that they are quite expensive.

Does anyone know where to buy G5.3 235W 240V halogen lamps in the UK? I've done a fair bit of web searching but I haven't found any suppliers of these lamps.

The exact lamps which came from the camera are:

Osram
235W
230V
"J448" is written on the bulb.

The box says:
GLF
G5.3

Here's an image of the bulb:

http://xlk.org.uk/ext_images/bulb.jpg

Many thanks,
Jack

Adam Letch · November 8th, 2007, 08:18 PM

what about the 50W conversion you can do with this light for use with 12v, making a oncamera light option.

I've looked everywhere, and so far have only found a 100w version. Which would be an overkill, especially for a wedding, my vidled flood is not good for anything over 2m, so I need something with a bit of kick, and the warmer light means better skin tone.

Anybody do this conversion as well, and have sourced the bulbs?

Duncan Craig · November 9th, 2007, 06:28 AM

Your best bet would be to speak to a Lowel dealer in the UK. Maybe someone like Prokit?

Maybe this is a dichroic lamp?
http://www.multi-lite.com/katalog/pr...230v-g5-3.html

Edit in fact just search for Osram GLF. Lots of hits... USA only though I'm afraid

http://www.bulbconnection.com/ViewIt.../GLF/item.html

Here's some useful info from the link above:

The Osram GLF replacement bulb has a Osram product code of 54460.
This Osram GLF bulb has an ANSI code of GLF.
The Osram GLF replacement bulb has a bulb type of T-4.
The base type of the Osram GLF replacement bulb may also be called T4.
This Osram GLF replacement bulb has a base type of G5.3 (Miniature 2-Pin).
The Osram GLF bulb is a 235 watt bulb.
This Osram GLF lamp is a 230 volt bulb.
The maximum overall length of the Osram GLF replacement bulb is 2.200 inches or 55.9 millimeters.
The light center length of the Osram GLF replacement bulb is 1.260 inches or 32.0 millimeters.
The Osram GLF replacement lamp is often referred to by the product code 54460.
The manufacturer continuous use average life rating for the Osram GLF bulb is 100 hours.
The color temperature of the Osram GLF replacement bulb is 3100 degrees Kelvin.
The rated lumens value of this Osram GLF lamp is 5100.
The color rendering index of the Osram GLF replacement lamp is 100.
The Osram GLF bulb has a Clear finish.
The operating position of this replacement lamp is Universal.

November 8th, 2007, 07:25 AM	#1
Jack Kelly Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 243	Buying bulbs for Lowel lights in UK Hi there, I have some Lowel 235W ProLights. I love them. But I've just used up my last spare bulb and I'm on the hunt for a good deal. I could go back to the shop where I bought the lamps but I have a hunch that they are quite expensive. Does anyone know where to buy G5.3 235W 240V halogen lamps in the UK? I've done a fair bit of web searching but I haven't found any suppliers of these lamps. The exact lamps which came from the camera are: Osram 235W 230V "J448" is written on the bulb. The box says: GLF G5.3 Here's an image of the bulb: http://xlk.org.uk/ext_images/bulb.jpg Many thanks, Jack __________________ Jack Kelly's filmmaking website AfterCarbon.org

November 8th, 2007, 08:18 PM	#2
Adam Letch Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 414	and more to that what about the 50W conversion you can do with this light for use with 12v, making a oncamera light option. I've looked everywhere, and so far have only found a 100w version. Which would be an overkill, especially for a wedding, my vidled flood is not good for anything over 2m, so I need something with a bit of kick, and the warmer light means better skin tone. Anybody do this conversion as well, and have sourced the bulbs?

November 9th, 2007, 06:28 AM	#3
Duncan Craig Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 660 Images: 10	Your best bet would be to speak to a Lowel dealer in the UK. Maybe someone like Prokit? Maybe this is a dichroic lamp? http://www.multi-lite.com/katalog/pr...230v-g5-3.html Edit in fact just search for Osram GLF. Lots of hits... USA only though I'm afraid http://www.bulbconnection.com/ViewIt.../GLF/item.html Here's some useful info from the link above: The Osram GLF replacement bulb has a Osram product code of 54460. This Osram GLF bulb has an ANSI code of GLF. The Osram GLF replacement bulb has a bulb type of T-4. The base type of the Osram GLF replacement bulb may also be called T4. This Osram GLF replacement bulb has a base type of G5.3 (Miniature 2-Pin). The Osram GLF bulb is a 235 watt bulb. This Osram GLF lamp is a 230 volt bulb. The maximum overall length of the Osram GLF replacement bulb is 2.200 inches or 55.9 millimeters. The light center length of the Osram GLF replacement bulb is 1.260 inches or 32.0 millimeters. The Osram GLF replacement lamp is often referred to by the product code 54460. The manufacturer continuous use average life rating for the Osram GLF bulb is 100 hours. The color temperature of the Osram GLF replacement bulb is 3100 degrees Kelvin. The rated lumens value of this Osram GLF lamp is 5100. The color rendering index of the Osram GLF replacement lamp is 100. The Osram GLF bulb has a Clear finish. The operating position of this replacement lamp is Universal.