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#RCA camera

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#11323From: Jay GrossSep 13, 1988 3:21 PM
The problem with fluorescents is that they do not contain a complete spectrum. The work by "fluorescence" which leaves holes in the light spectrum that indicate what elements are fluorescing. Therefore, even with color "correction" you can't GET what isn't there to start with, and you're likely to get wierd light balance problems. I doubt even electronics can make up for the missing wavelengths, unless the designers KNEW which lampswere in use and could predict their spectral characteristics. (No two fluorescent blubs are alike, either–another problem. GE ones will have a different color balance from Sylvania.) I gave up messing with the photofloods yesterday, as one of mine EXPLODED, sending hot glass everythwhere. 200-watt households (color temp approx. 3000 K) seem to work FINE, and allow the light to be evenly distributed. J:
#11361From: Betty ClaySep 13, 1988 7:00 PM
200 watts? Gee – I'd been using much less. Will change! Thanks. Betty