There are seems to be an endless choice of lighting options available to the modern photographer, but the choice often boils down to either flash or continuous light sources. Personally I like and use both on a regular basis, it all depends upon what subject matter I’m shooting.
For portraits I’ll usually use flash, but continuous lighting is perfect when I need a shallow depth of field or I’m shooting products which don’t move. I also use continuous lights for video work.
So when Linco offered to send me a set of their new continuous lights I jumped at the chance and jolly good they are to. Six lights and a quick erect octabox makes the a great choice on paper.
There’s a couple of things you need to know…
First Linco are a USA supplier and whilst they may well ship outside of the US the lighting units and bulbs are 110v. You’ll also need to add import duty fee to price, which can be a bit hefty.
Find out more about Flora Lighting products http://www.lincostore.com/search.php?keywords=flora%20light
Much appreciated for the information and share!
Nancy
You mention the light comes with 110v bulbs, being in the UK were you able to just use 240v bulbs or are you using a 240v to 110v converter like builders use for their tools?
I use 240v UK bulbs. They are 50w low energy bulbs giving the output of a 250w normal bulb.
Can you buy these in the uk as the website doesn’t seem to offer international shipping? And I assume it only has US 2 pin plug rather than UK 3 pin?
If you’re in the UK take a look at the excellent lights from http://www.smick.co.uk they do great range of lighting all with UK plugs and CE marked.
Considering I’m new to photography, these lighting tips will come in handy.
Thank you,
Michelle