Olympus-OM
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: [OM] Yellow Pics

Subject: Re: [OM] Yellow Pics
From: "John A. Lind" <jlind@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2001 21:16:26 +0000
At 21:30 1/13/01, Robert wrote:
You used to be able to purchase blue photo flood bulbs with which to temporarily replace the incandescent light bulbs in lamps, etc. This would allow the use of daylight color film and available light photography without the blue filter. Don't know if they are still available.

I've seen these bulbs at the local "home improvement" store use in providing "daylight" for indoor plants. They have a very blue glass envelope; it's like building the color correction filter into the bulb; something like the old blue flashbulbs for color film.

If you use these, read the caution on the packaging!!! The same wattage bulb runs *very* hot compared to a standard incandescent bulb. Often, the package warns about proximity of shades or anything else that might be damaged by the heat, including plastic or bakelite lamp sockets (most recommend a ceramic socket). This is especially important if you try to use a high power flood light.

-- John


< This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
< For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
< Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>
Sponsored by Tako
Impressum | Datenschutz