A lamp used by photographers which gives a bright white light. Because it has a thin filament, it gives a good flash effect (eg lightning), but has a relatively short life, so should not be left on for any length of time.
Continuous burning lights (as opposed to flash) -- usually with incandescent lamps
Bright tungsten filament bulb used as an artificial light source. The bulb is over -run and so has a short life. (see Tungsten light)
A type of light used in photography. A bulb surrounded by a reflector dish and mounted on a light stand. May be used with or without an umbrella.
light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
lamp A lamp that resembles a normal light bulb except that it produces a much higher light output. Photoflood lamps normally last only about six hours.
Tungsten light source with a metal reflector. Typically either 5500K or 3200K.
photographic (usually screw-thread) light bulb producing a colour temperature between 3,2OO-3,4OOK.
artificial light source using a tungsten filament lamp and a dish reflector.
