Hi all:
I have been searching for seeral years to find a light that I can use in a small mobile table top photo studio that i will use to take high resolution photos of coins, gems, jewelery, and other small objects.
I am looking for lights that meet the following specifications:
1. 5500 - 5600 color temperature
2. CRI of >90
3. Small and lightweight
4. Low heat output
5. Dimmable; preferably via a usb connection to a computer
6. adjustable Beams; if not adjustable, then have lights with same quality of light but with various beams (floodlight - spotlight)
7. Power, Prefer to have them powered by USB from computer or from 110 with a battery/ups pack in between the lights and the 110 source. Batteries will work as well
8. Be able to mount on 18 - 24" goosenecks or similar stand for maximum flexability in light placement
9. Be of good quality and professional build; No need for them to be rugged as they will be used inside and carried in a case with camera and computer.
I have seen some high end LED lights that come close to meeting all of these, but they are way to rich for my pocketbook at this time. I am hoping that somen can put me in touch with someone who have lights and fixtures that meet most of the above spec or could maybe even build or mod an existing light for me.
I should note that I am not a DIYer :sigh:
Thanks,
G.E.
PS: The CPF is an absolutly amzing site. I am, in wonder, with what you all can do with flashlights and LED bulbs. The DArk room has some amazing macro photos. I hope that I will be able to get as good as what i have seen on this site!!
I have been searching for seeral years to find a light that I can use in a small mobile table top photo studio that i will use to take high resolution photos of coins, gems, jewelery, and other small objects.
I am looking for lights that meet the following specifications:
1. 5500 - 5600 color temperature
2. CRI of >90
3. Small and lightweight
4. Low heat output
5. Dimmable; preferably via a usb connection to a computer
6. adjustable Beams; if not adjustable, then have lights with same quality of light but with various beams (floodlight - spotlight)
7. Power, Prefer to have them powered by USB from computer or from 110 with a battery/ups pack in between the lights and the 110 source. Batteries will work as well
8. Be able to mount on 18 - 24" goosenecks or similar stand for maximum flexability in light placement
9. Be of good quality and professional build; No need for them to be rugged as they will be used inside and carried in a case with camera and computer.
I have seen some high end LED lights that come close to meeting all of these, but they are way to rich for my pocketbook at this time. I am hoping that somen can put me in touch with someone who have lights and fixtures that meet most of the above spec or could maybe even build or mod an existing light for me.
I should note that I am not a DIYer :sigh:
Thanks,
G.E.
PS: The CPF is an absolutly amzing site. I am, in wonder, with what you all can do with flashlights and LED bulbs. The DArk room has some amazing macro photos. I hope that I will be able to get as good as what i have seen on this site!!