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View Poll Results: What Type Of Lighting Are You Using?
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Cold White - LED strips
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53.13% |
Warm White - LED strips
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28.13% |
Cold White - LED spotlights
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15.63% |
Warm White - LED spotlights
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21.88% |
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03-19-2023, 02:31 PM
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If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back?
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 2,902
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That's the only thing moducase need to add, a dimmer option. It really is the only thing they are missing
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03-19-2023, 05:36 PM
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Sey hallo to my lille fren!
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 127
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Back when it was just cool vs warm, I always preferred warm. I just like the soft glow, even if it's not so good for details or on top of some colors. Now that we have much more dialed-in control with LEDs, I like what most sources just call "neutral" or "true" white, which is usually depicted as being smack in the middle. Warm feels too yellow now, and cool feels way too blue.
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03-19-2023, 05:45 PM
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#23
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Moderator
Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Diego
Posts: 10,389
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Quote:
Originally Posted by How2TrainKaiju
Back when it was just cool vs warm, I always preferred warm. I just like the soft glow, even if it's not so good for details or on top of some colors. Now that we have much more dialed-in control with LEDs, I like what most sources just call "neutral" or "true" white, which is usually depicted as being smack in the middle. Warm feels too yellow now, and cool feels way too blue.
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I assume you mean like 4000 kelvin? How do you like them; which do you use? They weren't very common (other than bulb style lights for rooms) when I was doing my displays. I see a few strip version available on Amazon but I've been hesitant since I worry I'll still think they are too warm.
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03-19-2023, 07:19 PM
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S.H.I.E.L.D.
Adamantium Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 7,186
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SDguy
I assume you mean like 4000 kelvin? How do you like them; which do you use? They weren't very common (other than bulb style lights for rooms) when I was doing my displays. I see a few strip version available on Amazon but I've been hesitant since I worry I'll still think they are too warm.
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I haven't finished and lit my display area yet, but I've played around with different color temps for built-in LED closet fixtures, and I'm pretty convinced that buying the commonly named "cool white" will be perfect (at least for me).
4000K (much more common now), strikes the perfect balance between color accuracy and warmth. For me, 'warm white' is for living areas, 'daylight' is for working areas (garage, basement, attic), and 'cool white' is for display areas. Pantry and walk-in closets I go for 'daylight', smaller closets 'cool white'. So I'm a little different from the chart's recommendations...
Many obviously frequently combine two areas (display and work desk, or display and bedroom, etc.), so that's a tough call, but I like what you did.
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03-20-2023, 12:39 AM
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The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,384
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I think (but don't quote me) that the warm strip I have in mine from Moducase is 3700K.
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03-20-2023, 02:41 AM
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Doctor Doom
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 16,030
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For whatever its worth, just for me personally I can't stand LEDs that aren't rectified especially in daylight. Some LEDs do change color temperature some when dimmed, they make them with just such a capability.
At the very least perception comes into play. A cool/daylight color temp can be much more tolerable dimmer than a full strength warm light.
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03-20-2023, 09:21 AM
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Moderator
Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Diego
Posts: 10,389
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenLogikos
I haven't finished and lit my display area yet, but I've played around with different color temps for built-in LED closet fixtures, and I'm pretty convinced that buying the commonly named "cool white" will be perfect (at least for me).
4000K (much more common now), strikes the perfect balance between color accuracy and warmth. For me, 'warm white' is for living areas, 'daylight' is for working areas (garage, basement, attic), and 'cool white' is for display areas. Pantry and walk-in closets I go for 'daylight', smaller closets 'cool white'. So I'm a little different from the chart's recommendations...
Many obviously frequently combine two areas (display and work desk, or display and bedroom, etc.), so that's a tough call, but I like what you did.
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Thanks!
I like that chart a lot, though I REALLY want to switch the "Cool White" and "Daylight" labels lol.
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03-20-2023, 09:42 AM
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#28
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Loki
Join Date: May 2010
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 2,503
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Atm I have LED-Tube T8, 9W 4000K called 'neutral white'.
65cm long with acrylicglass dome, between 900LM and 1200LM. Nice brightness and color. It is about the maximum light intensity your eyes can see directly into the source without negative effects.
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03-20-2023, 09:55 AM
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#29
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Moderator
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Diego
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Halcyon
Atm I have LED-Tube T8, 9W 4000K called 'neutral white'.
65cm long with acrylicglass dome, between 900LM and 1200LM. Nice brightness and color. It is about the maximum light intensity your eyes can see directly into the source without negative effects.
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That's a really good point/consideration. LED's in direct line of sight can be really annoying, and will definitely influence the brightness and color temperature you pick.
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03-20-2023, 10:44 AM
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#30
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If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back?
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 2,902
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Never mind looking into the light, all this temperature talk is giving me a headache lol
I'm trying to plan my next display and I have no idea what I'm buying. I thought moducase was the best option but by the time it's delivered I might have totally changed my display, I also don't want it too bright lol anybody else stressed out about these decisions?
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