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Equipment & Techniques => Beginner's Questions => Topic started by: Melodi on April 14, 2009, 06:32:49 pm

Title: lighting for reviewing prints
Post by: 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 (http://www.solux.net/cgi-bin/tlistore/infopages/color-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.

Title: lighting for reviewing prints
Post by: Tim Gray 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 (http://www.solux.net/cgi-bin/tlistore/infopages/color-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 (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.

Title: lighting for reviewing prints
Post by: bjanes 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 (http://www.solux.net/cgi-bin/tlistore/infopages/color-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 (http://www.ottlite.com/c-15-taskportable.aspx). 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 (http://www.color.org/v4_prmg.xalter).

Bill

Title: lighting for reviewing prints
Post by: Melodi on April 15, 2009, 10:22:45 am

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