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Choosing flash or continuous light. A comparision of the merits and handling characteristics of both lighting systems. Part 1. Studio and location lighting.
DARKROOM & CREATIVE CAMERA TECHNIQUES Jan-Feb 1989 (v.10#1) pg. 45

Choosing flash or continuous light. Part 2. Multiple light sources and slide duplicating.
DARKROOM & CREATIVE CAMERA TECHNIQUES Mar-Apr 1989 (v.10#2) pg. 31

Comments on the use of series-parallel dimming for photoflood lights.
DARKROOM & CREATIVE CAMERA TECHNIQUES Jan-Feb 1994 (v.15#1) pg. 7

A 500-watt photoflood dimmer.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Sep-Oct 1970 (v.10#4) pg. 46

Portable floodlight and rechargeable power pack offers more features for less money than commercial models.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #439 Dec 1964 (v.60) pg. 130

Light control box uses a double-pole, double-throw switch. Dim floodlights for focusing and then switch to full brilliance.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #469 Jun 1967 (v.63) pg. 34

Carrying case for photo lights holds lights, light stands, cords, etc. Covered with plastic laminate, it can stand a lot of abuse.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #568 Sep 1975 (v.71) pg. 74

Movie lighting with quartz iodide lamps. Bounce and direct lighting compared.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1966 (v.30#1) pg. 86

Which low-cost lighting? Critical examination of three types of floodlights (standard, reflector, and halogen lamps). Shows advantages and disadvantages of each.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1967 (v.31#3) pg. 72

Short course on basic lighting for the view camera photographer. Part 1. Floods and spots.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1968 (v.32#10) pg. 52

Short course on basic lighting for the view camera photographer. Part 2. Flashbulbs, electronic flash and tungsten lighting.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1968 (v.32#11) pg. 56

Tips on controlling voltage fluctuations in floodlights so color balance is not disturbed.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1970 (v.34#9) pg. 36

Photoflood dimmer made by installing a 600-watt dimmer and outlet in an outlet box equipped with an extension cord and plug. Est. cost: $6.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1976 (v.40#2) pg. 101

A box containing four outlets, two switches and a rectifier allows you to switch photofloods to half-power while positioning the lamps.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1976 (v.40#4) pg. 112
Added Info MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1976 (v.40#10) pg. 123

Tip on how to clean the glass or quartz part of quartz halogen lamps with alcohol or acetone.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1976 (v.40#10) pg. 123

Tips on selecting and using battery powered lights for that "professional" look in home movies.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY May 1979 (v.43#5) pg. 84

Photoflood light dimmer switch lets either half or full power line voltage through to lamps. Handles up to 3700 watts. Est. cost: $4 to $10.
PHOTO METHODS FOR INDUSTRY Aug 1972 (v.15#8) pg. 40

Flood-lamp unit controls up to four lamps with a full- and half-power switch for each lamp, and a master full- and half-power switch that will control all 4 lamps. Unit has a built in 20-amp fuse.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Feb 1980 (v.8#10) pg. 97

How to build a 1000-watt tungsten-halogen broadlight. Est. cost: $30.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Sep 1982 (v.11#5) pg. 61

How to build a footlight (floor-level fill light).
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jan 1985 (v.13#9) pg. 68
Correction PHOTOGRAPHIC Mar 1985 (v.13#11) pg. 7

Calibrating a tungsten-filament lamp to determine its light output for photographic purposes.
PHOTOMETHODS Aug 1979 (v.22#8) pg. 16

Hot light roundup. What is available in tungsten photofloods and tips on their use.
PHOTOMETHODS Mar 1988 (v.31#3) pg. 20

Half-voltage switches extend life of photofloods.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Apr 1964 (v.20#4) pg. 68

Photoflood dimmer control.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Dec 1965 (v.23#6) pg. 68

Flood control gives half light or full.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1963 (v.119#1) pg. 198

Adjustable spotlight with Fresnel lens, heat absorbing glass and electric fan for cooling. Built from a large tin can (potato chip or lard variety).
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1966 (v.126#5) pg. 188

Photoflood dimmer control made from ordinary household dimmer switches.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1968 (v.129#4) pg. 129

Add simple barn doors to your photofloods.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1972 (v.138#3) pg. 15

Tip: Fasten a piece of dowel onto photoflood reflectors so you can move and adjust them without burning your fingers.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1983 (v.159#5) pg. 44

Light control box can dim floodlights totaling up to 1200 watts using two dimmer switches. Est. cost: $18.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1969 (v.64#3) pg. 38

How to plan your photoflood lighting setup or photoflash needs.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1970 (v.67#6) pg. 82

Incandescent bulbs or electronic flash, which is best for low-lighting conditions? Some tips.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1977 (v.80#6) pg. 16

Assemble your own low-cost flood lighting equipment from ordinary sources.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1985 (v.92#2) pg. 21

Learn what one light can do. How to achieve eight different lighting effects from a single photoflood bulb in a metal reflector.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1985 (v.92#3) pg. 50

"Photo-trol" uses a full-wave silicon-controlled rectifier to balance two floodlights from very dim to maximum brilliance. Est. cost: $18.
RADIO-TV EXPERIMENTER #789 Jun-Jul 1966 (v.20#3) pg. 55

Adjustable aperature diaphragm for 6" spotlight.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Aug 1964 (v.35#8) pg. 85

Convert inexpensive, general purpose tungsten-halogen floodlights into studio or location photofloods.
SHUTTERBUG #276 Sep 1993 (v.22#11) pg. 70

Upgrading low cost hot lights to take small tungsten-halogen lamps instead of conventional photoflood bulbs.
SHUTTERBUG #289 Oct 1994 (v.23#12) pg. 50

Build a 1600W studio broadlight. Sixteen silver-topped mirrored bulbs are arranged on a 4x4-ft. plywood panel. Est. cost: $100.
SHUTTERBUG #357 Jun 2000 (v.29#8) pg. 236

Hot lights are cool. How to mix tungsten and flash lighting for great results.
SHUTTERBUG #362 Nov 2000 (v.30#1) pg. 156

Make a flood-flash box. Take "flash" photos using 110-volt house current and photo flood lamps.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1965 (v.21#6) pg. 56

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