Topic: lighting for reviewing prints (Read 2736 times)

Melodi · « **on:** April 14, 2009, 06:32:49 pm »

What sort of lighting do some of you use for reviewing prints? I'm considering whether I should get something like the solux lighting as on this page: http://www.solux.net/cgi-bin/tlistore/info...r-proofing.html
At what point do you think in a photographer's progress/education would you think the most benefit from lighting would be worth the investment? i.e. Should I get these or just a few more lamps for my "dark" room from goodwill?
Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Tim Gray · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2009, 08:37:59 am »

Quote from: Melodi

What sort of lighting do some of you use for reviewing prints? I'm considering whether I should get something like the solux lighting as on this page: http://www.solux.net/cgi-bin/tlistore/info...r-proofing.html
At what point do you think in a photographer's progress/education would you think the most benefit from lighting would be worth the investment? i.e. Should I get these or just a few more lamps for my "dark" room from goodwill?
Thanks in advance for your feedback.

I use one of these https://www.solux.net/cgi-bin/tlistore/19370.html and it's too cheap to even think about debating. Try this and then decide if you want to spring for a full blown track system.

bjanes · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2009, 09:28:13 am »

Quote from: Melodi

What sort of lighting do some of you use for reviewing prints? I'm considering whether I should get something like the solux lighting as on this page: http://www.solux.net/cgi-bin/tlistore/info...r-proofing.html
At what point do you think in a photographer's progress/education would you think the most benefit from lighting would be worth the investment? i.e. Should I get these or just a few more lamps for my "dark" room from goodwill?
Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Another decent choice is an Ott Light. It is brighter than the Solux, but the spectrum is not quite as smooth. I have both, but usually use the Solux for viewing prints. When used at a distance from the print of 12 inches, the illumination is close to 500 lux, which is the level used in the ICC Spec.

Bill

Melodi · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2009, 10:22:45 am »

Thanks! I'll be placing an order today.
Melodi

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