Promaster Light Stand - $30.00 (local photo store which will never see my business again)
CowboyStudio AC Socket - $8.00 (amazon)
Photo Basics 4 plug Adapter - $8.00 (amazon)
27watt 5009k CFL Bulb x 4 - $12.00 (Lowes)*
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Total - $58.00
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL - Cowboy Studio Soft Box
The light, as it is arranged now produces the equivalent of 400watts of incandescent light which, if I am not mistaken, is about 6,400 lumens of brightness. However, the total wattage is only 108watts. The Basic Socket adapter handles 110watts and each socket in the 4 Plug Adapter handles 30watts. There is also a 250watt Socket which I will be using to build a more substantial light. I think I can boost it up to 1000watts, or 16,000 lumens of brightness for around $90.00. I'll post more when that is complete.
I have tested this light with a still camera and am still waiting for delivery of my new Sony Nex 5n so I can do proper video tests. Spec-wise, though, it should all work out. I will post more once I've had the chance to build a proper 3-point lighting kit. For now, here's the little bastard I built:
400watt 6400 lumen CFL video light with Soft Box |
NOTES:
* Here is a link to a five pack of 30watt 5500k bulbs on amazon, this is actually the better bulb to use than the 5000k bulbs from lowes (LINK HERE)
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