Alexander Disenhof Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I would like to get at least a 500W (if not more powerful) tungsten balanced globe for a chinese lantern - should I use a photoflood or is there something else I should use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Shani Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 hi i use photo-flood 500w on my home made Lateran but you need ceramic household or else it will melt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Brawley Posted October 5, 2007 Premium Member Share Posted October 5, 2007 I would like to get at least a 500W (if not more powerful) tungsten balanced globe for a chinese lantern - should I use a photoflood or is there something else I should use? Hi Alexander, Aside from the danger of melting your base, an even greater danger is setting fire to a PAPER lantern. You really shouldn't be using anything brighter than 500w in a paper lantern and making sure that it is secure in such a way that the globe can't flop about inside. (and touch the paper) If you like the look of a paper lantern but want more bullets, there are several chimera style fabric versions that you should be looking into. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stuen Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Has anyone tried using these instead of Photofloods? http://www.filmtools.com/nehoba2532qu.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kukla Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 (edited) If using store-bought paper lanterns, I would always spray down the paper with a fire retardant material well ahead of time - it's common sense and no hire house would supply ones that hadn't been given such a treatment. That being said, it's not a safety blanket - you still need to keep an eye on them. (Also give your photofloods LOTS of time to cool. I was taking out a bayonet mount one that I thought was cooled - but since my pain receptors decided to wait two seconds before screaming otherwise, I had to hold onto it until I finished climbing down the ladder - it was one of our last surviving bulbs... It's no fun having cooked flesh. :( ) Edited October 9, 2007 by Jon Kukla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Bowerbank Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 ...I would always spray down the paper with a fire retardant material well ahead of time I was wondering what material you use. I tried to find some at a local hardware store, and they didn't carry it in spray form for its toxicity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hayes Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Has anyone tried using these instead of Photofloods? http://www.filmtools.com/nehoba2532qu.html What an odd looking light. It looks like a unit that takes three "aquarium" style bulbs right next to each other. Regualr bulbs would be too wide to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stuen Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 They say it has a 100 hour life and it's dimensions are much smaller for $12. Has anyone used them? Are they as good as they sound or are there other issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walters Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 You really can use any kind of globe that you would put in a household lamp in the china balls or lanterns. There are practicle globes called 211 212 and 213 that I use a lot because they last longer than photofloods and depending on the number it alters the wattage and color temp. 211- 75 watt 2900 K 212 150 watt 3200 K and 213 300 watt 3400 K. They are 5 bucks each at filmtools in burbank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walters Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 You really can use any kind of globe that you would put in a household lamp in the china balls or lanterns. There are practicle globes called 211 212 and 213 that I use a lot because they last longer than photofloods and depending on the number it alters the wattage and color temp. 211- 75 watt 2900 K 212 150 watt 3200 K and 213 300 watt 3400 K. They are 5 bucks each at filmtools in burbank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walters Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Sorry about the double posting and maybe I should read more clearly what you asked... 500 watts! Sorry about that! Thats getting closed to having to use an actual quartz lamp and you're better off using a 650 watt light with a chimera ball instead of a paper lantern cause it will burn up after extended use. Let me know if you find anything practicle of that size. Chris Walters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Disenhof Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 thanks everyone for their imput! I will look into all your suggestions, and let you know what I find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted October 16, 2007 Premium Member Share Posted October 16, 2007 Has anyone tried using these instead of Photofloods? http://www.filmtools.com/nehoba2532qu.html These will burn paper lanterns as well, beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest T. Arthur DeSmidt Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I use 24 inch Lantern Locks with 1k mogul bulbs and have never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Disenhof Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 (edited) Is this globe 3200K balanced? - http://lanternlock.com/mogul.html. Also, I think I've seen these lanternlocks on set before, but I just want to make sure this site is legit before I buy (only because it looks kind of shady - www.lanternlock.com. If anyone else has experience with these, or can tell me this site is the real deal, let me know. Edited October 26, 2007 by Alexander Disenhof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riku Naskali Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 How about bulbs in 240V world? Any tips? I've never found bigger than 200W's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Tim Terner Posted October 26, 2007 Premium Member Share Posted October 26, 2007 Is this globe 3200K balanced? - <a href="http://lanternlock.com/mogul.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lanternlock.com/mogul.html</a>. Also, I think I've seen these lanternlocks on set before, but I just want to make sure this site is legit before I buy (only because it looks kind of shady - www.lanternlock.com. If anyone else has experience with these, or can tell me this site is the real deal, let me know. I bought some of him about 5 months ago and had no problem whatsoever. I think they took about a week arriving here in Prague, Czech Republic. I must also add that they are top good quality fixtures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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