Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...
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Woob
Bryan,
Its the fine micro for me of course, just need to tweak the setup. The power, lightness, and performance are awesome! I will warn everyone that the Par38/30s are spotlight based lights, so CFLs are a good bet as well.
Btw, what is the brand name of the LED you found?
I apologize as I don`t remember the manufacturer of the LED bulb I found at lowe`s thats equivalent to the eco smart one discussed in this thread
Its nearly identical though. Single diode, daylight spectrum
Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...
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Originally Posted by
Gurge
I apologize as I don`t remember the manufacturer of the LED bulb I found at lowe`s thats equivalent to the eco smart one discussed in this thread
Its nearly identical though. Single diode, daylight spectrum
No problem at all, I`ll see if I can get a picture. These are darn cheap for the performance. Search continues though for a full spotlight setup, some of the husky LEDs seem to get good ratings.
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Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...
Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...
Use the Par30, its great and easily replaced my halogens. Heat, energy, and weight reduction is awesome. Do note, the color temperature shows off defects you`d never see under any conventional lighting. Lighting devil.
Also in talks to look at some Par38 lightbulbs with different beam intensities/CRI`s.
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I have saved this thread for a later resource as I would love to have lighting like this put into my shop when I start my business. Would like to provide the best service that I can to my customers, and seeing that none of the other shops have these may be it will set me apart. Would be a good investment though.
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Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...
I believe I remember seeing in Home Depot a new 3K lightbulb "bright white" (par38/30) with similar setups to the 5K "daylight" bulbs. Wondering if there is any big difference, although across the board they seem to run lower lumen amounts. Will be keeping my receipt, the durability of these bulbs is questionable.
Got a part number for that stand? Love my Par30, it is awesome for mobile work.
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Be careful with the bulbs at Home Depot as it seems all the new EcoSmart LEDs are multiple diodes. Don`t know how they would work, but suspect they might not show swirls like the single diode bulbs. Lowes has a few 5000K single diode bulbs.
My single bulb set up on a photo light stand like Driver`s is a joy to use--no heat, light weight and just blasts the defects even on my light colored car. Only potential problem is it becomes top heavy when extended all the way up so I just throw a small sand bag over one of the legs for extra stability.
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Been getting alot question on it, so here`s how to build it. Hope this helps!
My new mini setup uses par 30`s the par 38`s are too big.
What you`ll need...
Eco smart Par 30 Bulb x 2
Studiohut DOUBLE AC Flash Light Stand Swivel Mount x 1
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Cowboy Studio Lighting / Umbrella Etc. Stand Holder Small Extendable 16 - 42 x 1
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Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...
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The Driver
Get the Alzo`s or the Enko`s, the rest are garbage.
Was wondering if you have any long term reports on these bulbs. I`m about to pull the trigger on purchasing 6 of either the 85w or 105w CFLs but I keep reading unfavorable reviews on bulbs which look to be the same and possibly just rebranded.
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The Driver
For anyone attempting to build this excellent light stand it should be noted that EcoSmart bulbs (carried by Home Depot) are no longer available as single diode LEDs in the store. However, Lowes does carry a line of both PAR 30 and 38 LED floods with a single diode design.
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puma1824
Was wondering if you have any long term reports on these bulbs. I`m about to pull the trigger on purchasing 6 of either the 85w or 105w CFLs but I keep reading unfavorable reviews on bulbs which look to be the same and possibly just rebranded.
Mine are still going strong, it`s been over two years of garage work and being blasted with the pw every once in a while, they are still holding up fine. :)
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My EcoSmart is doing well, as with my Alzo`s!