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TPF Noob!
I'm completely new to photography and have no experience at all. I currently sell on ebay and would like to take better photos. I'm planning to purchase an impact light shed/tent. The size is 24 x 24 x 36".
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/402604-REG/Impact_DLS_XLK_Extra_Large_Digital_Light.html
They sell a kit that comes with 2-500W floodlights plus the shed, but I'm only planning to purchase the shed alone and use 2 clamp lights with it. The flood lights that come with the kit are currently on backorder from the manufacturer and the store has no idea when they'll be available. The clamp lights I purchased are 10.5" and the inside sticker says "300 Watt type PS or smaller lamp". The inside socket reads "250V, 660W". I'm trying to create the same set up as Impact's. The bulbs that the set comes with are two "General Brand EBW photoflood lamps, 500w/120v, Blue, 4800k" (1000 watts total with 2).
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/19619-REG/General_Brand_63000_EBW_Lamp_500W_120V.html
Now, after all this explanation, I'm just trying to find bulbs for these clamp lights which will light the tent sufficiently and not set anything on fire. That sounds like a simple task but if you don't have a clue about photography or wattage conversion, it's not so simple. I thought about buying the exact same bulbs that Impact uses, but first I want to make sure they're compatible with the clamp lights and second I read that the bulb only lasts 6 hrs. After doing some research, I also found another bulb. It's a Smith-Victor Spiral Fluorescent lamp for economy softbox - 55-75 Watts/120V, 5000-5500K, average life hrs - 10,000, base-E26 Edison Type, medium screw, price $41.95.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/442589-REG/Smith_Victor_408093_55_75W_120V_Spiral_Fluorescent_Bulb.html
Now, obviously that lamp is a lot more expensive, than the other one, but will it light the tent a lot better? As you can tell, I really don't have a clue. I guess that's why they sell ready made kits. They must sell something in between those 2 price ranges. The Impact light cost only $8.95. I don't want to be so cheap that I don't have sufficient lighting either. I'm selling things based only on photos so obviously the pictures have to be the best quality possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 　
　
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/402604-REG/Impact_DLS_XLK_Extra_Large_Digital_Light.html
They sell a kit that comes with 2-500W floodlights plus the shed, but I'm only planning to purchase the shed alone and use 2 clamp lights with it. The flood lights that come with the kit are currently on backorder from the manufacturer and the store has no idea when they'll be available. The clamp lights I purchased are 10.5" and the inside sticker says "300 Watt type PS or smaller lamp". The inside socket reads "250V, 660W". I'm trying to create the same set up as Impact's. The bulbs that the set comes with are two "General Brand EBW photoflood lamps, 500w/120v, Blue, 4800k" (1000 watts total with 2).
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/19619-REG/General_Brand_63000_EBW_Lamp_500W_120V.html
Now, after all this explanation, I'm just trying to find bulbs for these clamp lights which will light the tent sufficiently and not set anything on fire. That sounds like a simple task but if you don't have a clue about photography or wattage conversion, it's not so simple. I thought about buying the exact same bulbs that Impact uses, but first I want to make sure they're compatible with the clamp lights and second I read that the bulb only lasts 6 hrs. After doing some research, I also found another bulb. It's a Smith-Victor Spiral Fluorescent lamp for economy softbox - 55-75 Watts/120V, 5000-5500K, average life hrs - 10,000, base-E26 Edison Type, medium screw, price $41.95.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/442589-REG/Smith_Victor_408093_55_75W_120V_Spiral_Fluorescent_Bulb.html
Now, obviously that lamp is a lot more expensive, than the other one, but will it light the tent a lot better? As you can tell, I really don't have a clue. I guess that's why they sell ready made kits. They must sell something in between those 2 price ranges. The Impact light cost only $8.95. I don't want to be so cheap that I don't have sufficient lighting either. I'm selling things based only on photos so obviously the pictures have to be the best quality possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 　
　
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