Equipment Desk light for taking DSLR shots of PC?

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  1. simeonipicker

    simeonipicker What's a Dremel?

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    Hi,

    I'm after a desk light that I can use to light my PC for taking some shots with D60.

    Is there something relatively inexpensive I can use for this?

    Because my internet at work defaults to american search, this came up:

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=48733&is=REG

    Along with this bulb:

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/808365-REG/Ushio_1000264_EBW_Lamp_500W_115_120V_4800K.html


    Is there an equivalent I can get in the UK?

    Apologies for my idiocy but I really know nothing about this sort of stuff!

    Any help would be very much appreciated.
     
  2. M_D_K

    M_D_K Minimodder

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    B&Q Work like 500-1000w they are really cheap, really crude but will work but they do get extremely hot :S.

    or this Constant studio light

    or this little fella

    There are loads on ebay cheap constant lights.
     
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    simeonipicker What's a Dremel?

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    Ah Great! Thanks to you both!
     
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    yeah i was thinking the same a nice Flood light , should do the trick with a 1000W Bulb
     
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    simeonipicker What's a Dremel?

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    Ok so for my needs I'd need to upgrade to 1KW bulb? If so, can you recommend one?
     
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    Just buy 2 of the 500w work lights position them so they are either side of you point 45degrees towards your computer that will give a nice flood of light that will elimate shadows.
     
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    simeonipicker What's a Dremel?

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    ....and blind me in the process! haha.

    Thanks for all your help :)
     
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    Also keep you warm :), if you had a slightly higher budget I would recomend a couple speelites Yongnuo 460s or something like that, then you wouldn't get blinded :p.
     

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