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Originally Posted by silkstone
I have one with 6 high-intensity LEDs that has a tilting head and a self-contained tripod.  It's very useful but not for photography - the beam pattern isn't wide or even enough.
LED lamps are a great idea but I haven't come across any that beat a couple of 150W halogens and a light tent - as long as the heat doesn't set fire to anything.  |
Thanks for that. We have just bought a new room light that uses GU 11 halogen bulbs - very hot
. B&Q also had some GU 11 LED lamps which may be useful with a difusser. I want to try 1:1 macro so the light distrubition may be OK with these or a torch. It will not cost much to try.