Neewer 4-Light Kit with Background Support System
- 2 x Lamp Sockets
- 4 x CFL 45W Daylight Bulbs
- 4 x Light Stands: 7'
- 2 x White Translucent Umbrellas: 33"
Impact 3-Head Fluorescent Lighting Kit with Boom Arm Kit
- 3 x 4-Socket Fluorescent Fixtures
- 3 x Softboxes (50 x 70cm)
- 12 x Spiral Fluorescent Lamps
- 2 x AC Light Stands: 8'
Impact Soft and Natural Single Socket 2-Light Kit
- 2 x Fluorescent Fixtures
- 2 x Light Stands
- 2 x Softboxes (20 x 20")
- 2 x 5000K Fluorescent Lamps
Raya Single LED/Fluorescent Lamp Holder with Umbrella Socket
- For LED and Fluorescent Bulbs
- E26 / E27 Edison Base
- 5/8" Receiver
- Adjustable Tilt
ALZO China Ball (No Bulb)
- 18" China Ball
- For Overhead Lighting
- 26' Switched Cord
- On/Off Switch 6' from Plug
Neewer 700W Photography Softbox Lighting Kit
- 2 x Softboxes: 24 x 24"
- 2 x E27 Sockets
- 2 x CFL 85W 5500K Light Bulbs
- 2 x Light Stands: 7.3'
Impact 4 Socket Fluorescent Adapter
- For FF-S1 Fluorescent Fixture
- Accepts up to 4x 105W CFL Bulbs
- For Total of up to 420W
- Stay-Cool Lighting
Raya Octa Fluorescent 7-Socket Fixture 1-Light Softbox Kit
- Octa 7-Socket Fixture
- 7 x 27W (120V) Spiral FLCs
- 5000K Daylight Balance
- 32" Octa 7 Softbox
Impact 4 Socket Fluorescent Fixture
- Supports CFL Bulbs up to 50W per Socket
- For Total of up to 200W
- Stay-Cool Lighting
- Compact and Portable
Other Buying Options
Impact Octa Fluorescent Kit
- 1 x Four-Socket Fluorescent Fixture
- 1 x Octa Softbox: 24"
- 1 x Air-Cushioned 8' Stand
- 4 x Spiral Fluorescent Lamps: 26W
Raya Octa Fluorescent 7-Socket Fixture 2-Light Softbox Kit
- 2 x Octa 7-Socket Fixture
- 14 x 27W 5600K (120V) Spiral FLCs
- 2 x Octa 7 Softboxes (32")
- 2 x Air-Cushioned 9.5' Light Stands
Impact Octacool-6 Fluorescent 2-Light Kit with Octabox (6 Lamps)
- 12 x 27-32W Edison Base Lamps
- 2 x Fluorescent Fixtures
- Ideal for Portraiture, Events
- For Still Photo or Video
Studio Essentials Tabletop Fluorescent 2-Light Kit
- 2 x Light Sockets with 6" Reflectors
- 2 x Fluorescent Lamps (30W)
- 2 x Tabletop Light Stands: 18"
- Daylight Color Balance: 5600K
Studio Essentials Tabletop Fluorescent 2-Light Product Photography Kit
- 2 x Light Sockets with 6" Reflectors
- 2 x Fluorescent Lamps (30W)
- 2 x Tabletop Light Stands: 18"
- 1 x Photo Tent w/ Color Backgrounds: 24"
Impact FF-OF4 Octa 4-Socket Fluorescent Fixture
- 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Uses CFL Lamps up to 85W per Socket
- Selectable Sockets via Rocker Switches
- 5/8" Receiver
Impact Soft and Natural 4-Socket 3-Light Kit
- 3 x Fluorescent Fixtures
- 3 x Light Stands
- 3 x Softboxes (20 x 27.5")
- 12 x 5000K Fluorescent Lamps
Neewer Bulb Socket Mount (2-Pack)
- For Bulbs with E27 Screws
- Support Interface Adjustable up to 15mm
- Mount Head Rotatable up to 180°
- 8.9' Power Cable
Impact Single Socket Fluorescent Fixture
- Supports CFL Bulbs up to 105W
- Stay-Cool Lighting
- Compact and Portable
- Accepts Edison Base CFLs
Other Buying Options
Impact Food Photography Kit
- Single-Socket Fixture
- 5600K Spiral Fluorescent Lamp
- 19.7 x 19.7" Softbox
- 5/8" Stand Mount
Impact Photo Portrait Studio Kit
- 3 x Single Lamp Fluorescent Fixtures
- 3 x Daylight Fluorescent 40W Lamps
- 2 x Light Stands: 6'
- 1 x Backlight Stand: 3'
Impact Octacool-6 Fluorescent Light Kit with Octabox (6 Lamps)
- 6 x 32W Edison Base Lamps
- Soft, Even Light
- Ideal for Portraiture, Events
- For Still Photo or Video
Other Buying Options
Impact Photo Portrait Studio Kit
- 2 x Fluorescent Fixtures
- 8 x Daylight Fluorescent 40W Lamps
- 2 x Light Stands: 6'
- 2 x Softboxes: 20 x 20"
ALZO Light Bulb Socket with Switch and Umbrella Mount
- Standard Medium Base, E27 Socket
- Includes Umbrella Mount
- Standard 5/8" Stand Mount
- Tilts 180 Degrees; for CFL Bulbs Only
Impact Fluorescent Floodlight Kit (120 VAC)
- 32-Watt Fluorescent Bulb
- In-Line Switch
- Ceramic Socket
- Adjustable Umbrella Mount
Studio Essentials Product Photography Kit with 2 Fluorescent Lights & 2 Magnetic Tables
- Tabletop Kit for Small Products
- Two 30W, 5600K Fluorescent Lights
- 12 x 12" Black/White Display Tabletops
- Magnetic Support Legs for Tabletops
ALZO 200 CFL Umbrella Softbox Light Kit
- 1 x Umbrella-Style Softbox: 27 x 27"
- 1 x Economy Light Fixture 200
- 2 x 5500K CFL 85W Bulbs CRI: 91
- 1 x Fabric Diffuser
Impact Soft n' Natural Kit #3
- 1 x Octa 4-Socket Fluorescent Fixtures
- 1 x Octa Softboxes: 24"
- 1 x Air-Cushioned Light Stands: 8'
- 8 x Spiral Fluorescent Lamps: 26W/5000K
Impact Soft and Natural Single Socket 2-Light Creator Kit
- Includes Green Screen Creator Kit
- 2 x Fluorescent Fixtures
- 2 x Light Stands
- 2 x Softboxes: 20 x 20"
Choosing Fluorescent Lights for Photography
Deciding on the right fluorescent lighting for a studio means understanding its benefits. Fluorescent bulbs offer continuous light that you can dim or brighten throughout a photo session. With continuous studio lights such as fluorescent or tungsten lights, the lighting you observe in studio is mirrored in photo results.
What Are Fluorescent Bulbs Made Of?
Colored fluorescent lights come in white, green, warm-yellow, or red hues. Fluorescent lamps are energy-efficient artificial lights, created by mixing argon and mercury vapors and then charging the chemicals with alkaline-coated metal electrodes. The electricity connects with the gas and ionizes it, and then phosphors turn it into light. Other forms of energy-efficient artificial lighting for photography are LED lights, which produce illumination similar to natural sources like the sun.
Using Fluorescent Lamps in Photography
Newer fluorescent options give off a soft light, much like incandescent bulbs, which makes them an excellent option for portrait photography. Another common use for fluorescent photography lights is product imagery. When using compact fluorescent lights, select options with a color rendering index, or CRI, of 90 or better, for the best results when mixed with daylight. Other versions, such as 8-foot fluorescent lights that cover more area, work well for outdoor shots and modeling shoots. Fluorescent light socket stands can come in kits, with options for umbrellas, reflectors, or green screens to increase your photography range. Choose from fluorescent socket stands that have anywhere from one to seven sockets, for a small to large area of coverage.
B&H Photo and Video carries fluorescent lighting and continuous lighting kits for professional and amateur photographers. Find the right fluorescent, LED, and incandescent lighting options for your studio.