Kino Flo True Match, 21" Compact, single ended 55 watt 5500°K fluorescent lamp.
| Code | F55/QFL |
| Application | compact fluorescent fixtures |
| Watts | 55 |
| Volts | multi |
| Color Temperature | 5500°K |
| Average Life Hours | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Approx. Lumens | 2800 |
| Base Type | 2G11 4Pin |
| Filament Type | Not Applicable |
| Length | 21" (533mm) |
| Type | CK55/T5 |
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Comments about Kino Flo True Match Compact Lamp - 55W/5500K - 21":
Industry standard!
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They do what they are supposed to! Not much else I can say about that. Kino makes great products.
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Kino flo lights really give nice soft light when used properly. Fantastic product.
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Great product. Great light.
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Comments about Kino Flo True Match Compact Lamp - 55W/5500K - 21":
I buy these to put in my Flolight fluorescents. They look just like Kino Flo and the Flolight fixtures are significantly cheaper. In my opinion, the technology of Kino Flo isn't the lights, it's the lamps. They make the difference.
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Comments about Kino Flo True Match Compact Lamp - 55W/5500K - 21":
I use Kino Flo True Match lamps in my Diva lights and my Lowel Fluo-tec light. Other manufacturers may claim to be 5500K, but in most cases, when you pull out a color meter, they are off by several hundred degrees and have a shift toward green. It is true that you can white balance or color correct to compensate, but I prefer the accuracy of the Kino Flo lamps. Only negative: they are fragile.
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Don't skimp on lamps. These are the original and the best. It lasts for years.
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My last bulb lasted 6 years. i have no complaints about that, the other three are still going.
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true color
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These lamps are very consistent, so it is tough say anything other than "they are what they are." That is also why they are the best. There is simply no substitute.
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There are some alternatives to KINO bulbs. I tried an off brand recently (purchased through [...]) and the colors were unusable. The daylight bulb had a green haze mixed in, and the tungsten bulb was far too in the red spectrum...very "salmon" looking. I do not like the fact that there is no competitive alternative bulb to help save a few $$'s...but these bulbs are right on and I recommend NOT using anything else.
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I'm using them to light a greenscreen with homemade fixtures and they are fantastic. Consistent color, instant on and no noise.
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These bulbs are great and the color temp is right on the money. Great bulbs at a great price.
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The product was great for lighting up the set for my interview scene.
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Comments about Kino Flo True Match Compact Lamp - 55W/5500K - 21":
They last quite a while, but having extra is a must, plus it helps to have both the KF29 and KF55 for indoor and outdoor lighting color matching.
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Comments about Kino Flo True Match Compact Lamp - 55W/5500K - 21":
true and dependable. Kino flo is the leader in lighting.
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Fits perfectly and lasts a long time unless you break it :)
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Comments about Kino Flo True Match Compact Lamp - 55W/5500K - 21":
I use those bulbs for the kino divas. Is a durable product and B&H have a good price!
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Comments about Kino Flo True Match Compact Lamp - 55W/5500K - 21":
After 4 years, I decided to replace the bulbs in my Parabeam fixtures, the new bulbs were 1/2 stop brighter, but the color was exactly the same (I use 1/8 green filtration because I find the Kino flo bulbs too pink when matched with daylight)
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Strong output, very little green.
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