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Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V)
- Price: $13.99
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # EIFS30
- Mfr# SP30955
Product Highlights
- 5,500K
- Self Ballasted, Compact
- 10,000 Hour Lamp Life
- E-26 Screw Base
Not for use with dimmers, electronic timers, photocells, totally enclosed fixtures, motion/occupancy sensors, or where directly exposed to water.
This Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V) is an E26 base bulb with a color temperature of 5,500K and a CRI (color rendering index) of 93. The lamp has an average life of 10,000 hours.
| Code | SP30/955K, T4 |
| Application | Household and photo fixtures |
| Watts | 30W (incandescent equivalent: 150W) |
| Volts | 120 |
| Color Temperature | 5,500K |
| Average Life Hours | 10,000 |
| Approx. Lumens | 1,500 |
| CRI | 93 |
| Base Type | Medium screw (E26) |
| Operating Temperature | -64°F (-18°C) |
| Dimensions |
MOL (maximum overall length): 6.3" (160 mm) MOD (maximum overall diameter) 2.76" (70 mm) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
64%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good color value (8)
- Durable (5)
- Lightweight (4)
- Attaches securely (3)
- Good power output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors (9)
- General purpose (6)
- Portraits (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (5), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Color but Noisy
These lights work great. I bought these for color quality and they deliver. My only negative would be that they're noisy when you're close to them. I use these for video so I run...Read complete review
These lights work great. I bought these for color quality and they deliver. My only negative would be that they're noisy when you're close to them. I use these for video so I run into trouble with sound. When a number of these are on there's a noticeable buzz. This might be avoided depending on your mic setup. I haven't managed to put these into my regular workflow yet so I can't say for certain.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Spiral Lamps
I am quite frustrated actually. I really like the impact lamps we just purchased but the bulbs seem to be failing quickly. We have purchased three bulbs in the last couple weeks to replace ...Read complete review
I am quite frustrated actually. I really like the impact lamps we just purchased but the bulbs seem to be failing quickly. We have purchased three bulbs in the last couple weeks to replace two broken bulbs and one that wasn't working. Now one of the replacements is not working and two of the bulbs that came with our original purchase in October are not working.
Pretty frustrated considering they are $20 bulbs.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 13 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-13
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
- Noisy
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
These lights work great. I bought these for color quality and they deliver. My only negative would be that they're noisy when you're close to them. I use these for video so I run into trouble with sound. When a number of these are on there's a noticeable buzz. This might be avoided depending on your mic setup. I haven't managed to put these into my regular workflow yet so I can't say for certain.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Burn Out Too Soon
Best Uses
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Our 3 fixtures are only 8 weeks old, and we've already lost 3 bulbs. Yes were using them 40 hours a week to photograph all of our products, but 320 hours is a LONG WAY from 10,000 hours.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Used in my Wescott Spiderlite
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Great bulbs. Good color consistency.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
- Noisy
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Got these as part of a B&H kit. I was hoping to make my house a nice 55k light. These look fine, as far as indoor lighting, but you can't leave them on. They make quiet but noticeable whining hum. I was pretty disappointed that B&H would sell these as part of their kit.
Would return, but other reviewers said B&H doesn't do return on light bulbs.
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Night Time
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Long lasting, rich bright fluorescent lamps that save you money on electricity bill and minimal maintenance.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
The bulbs are very fragile, they break very easily. I bought eight 23 watts bulbs and they were too low light for the Octa 6 lights and try to return them, and was told I can't return bulbs... After convincing them they were just bought a week ago, they verified every bulb and found one bulb broken in the box. They would not refund that one.
I had to eat that one bulb....
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Portraits
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
I use the product to light my video produtions.
It is a good lamp tha give to me a good cuality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Product just as described and fit the Spiderlite TD5 lamp perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Works great to add fill to light coming through a window from only one angle.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
I purchased these bulbs to use in a hair light, so the hair light would match the color temperature of the bulbs in my Octocool softbox.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Good Color Value
Cons
- Fail quickly
Best Uses
- Shooting video
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
I am quite frustrated actually. I really like the impact lamps we just purchased but the bulbs seem to be failing quickly. We have purchased three bulbs in the last couple weeks to replace two broken bulbs and one that wasn't working. Now one of the replacements is not working and two of the bulbs that came with our original purchase in October are not working.
Pretty frustrated considering they are $20 bulbs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
The bulb stays cooler than most which makes it great for longer studio use. The color and brightness looks great on various skin tones.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-13
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
64%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good color value (8)
- Durable (5)
- Lightweight (4)
- Attaches securely (3)
- Good power output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors (9)
- General purpose (6)
- Portraits (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (5), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Color but Noisy
These lights work great. I bought these for color quality and they deliver. My only negative would be that they're noisy when you're close to them. I use these for video so I run...Read complete review
These lights work great. I bought these for color quality and they deliver. My only negative would be that they're noisy when you're close to them. I use these for video so I run into trouble with sound. When a number of these are on there's a noticeable buzz. This might be avoided depending on your mic setup. I haven't managed to put these into my regular workflow yet so I can't say for certain.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Spiral Lamps
I am quite frustrated actually. I really like the impact lamps we just purchased but the bulbs seem to be failing quickly. We have purchased three bulbs in the last couple weeks to replace ...Read complete review
I am quite frustrated actually. I really like the impact lamps we just purchased but the bulbs seem to be failing quickly. We have purchased three bulbs in the last couple weeks to replace two broken bulbs and one that wasn't working. Now one of the replacements is not working and two of the bulbs that came with our original purchase in October are not working.
Pretty frustrated considering they are $20 bulbs.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 13 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-13
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
- Noisy
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
These lights work great. I bought these for color quality and they deliver. My only negative would be that they're noisy when you're close to them. I use these for video so I run into trouble with sound. When a number of these are on there's a noticeable buzz. This might be avoided depending on your mic setup. I haven't managed to put these into my regular workflow yet so I can't say for certain.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Burn Out Too Soon
Best Uses
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Our 3 fixtures are only 8 weeks old, and we've already lost 3 bulbs. Yes were using them 40 hours a week to photograph all of our products, but 320 hours is a LONG WAY from 10,000 hours.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Used in my Wescott Spiderlite
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Great bulbs. Good color consistency.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
- Noisy
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Got these as part of a B&H kit. I was hoping to make my house a nice 55k light. These look fine, as far as indoor lighting, but you can't leave them on. They make quiet but noticeable whining hum. I was pretty disappointed that B&H would sell these as part of their kit.
Would return, but other reviewers said B&H doesn't do return on light bulbs.
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Night Time
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Long lasting, rich bright fluorescent lamps that save you money on electricity bill and minimal maintenance.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
The bulbs are very fragile, they break very easily. I bought eight 23 watts bulbs and they were too low light for the Octa 6 lights and try to return them, and was told I can't return bulbs... After convincing them they were just bought a week ago, they verified every bulb and found one bulb broken in the box. They would not refund that one.
I had to eat that one bulb....
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Portraits
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
I use the product to light my video produtions.
It is a good lamp tha give to me a good cuality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Product just as described and fit the Spiderlite TD5 lamp perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
Works great to add fill to light coming through a window from only one angle.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
I purchased these bulbs to use in a hair light, so the hair light would match the color temperature of the bulbs in my Octocool softbox.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Good Color Value
Cons
- Fail quickly
Best Uses
- Shooting video
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
I am quite frustrated actually. I really like the impact lamps we just purchased but the bulbs seem to be failing quickly. We have purchased three bulbs in the last couple weeks to replace two broken bulbs and one that wasn't working. Now one of the replacements is not working and two of the bulbs that came with our original purchase in October are not working.
Pretty frustrated considering they are $20 bulbs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Eiko Spiral Fluorescent Lamp (30W / 120V):
The bulb stays cooler than most which makes it great for longer studio use. The color and brightness looks great on various skin tones.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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