The 85W, 120V CFL Photo Light Bulb from Alzo Digital is a spiral, compact fluorescent lamp with a daylight-balanced color temperature of 5500K and an output of 4,250 lumens. The lamp has a high CRI rating of 91 indicating accurate color rendition that makes it a good choice for photography, videography or general use. The lamp generates very little heat and UV and is flicker-free up to 1,000 frames per second. It has a 6,000-hour lamp life and will fit all medium-base E26/E27 sockets.

5500K Daylight Balanced    Compact Fluorescent Lamp, CRI: 91    Fits all E26/E27 Medium Base Sockets    Generates Very Little Heat    4,250 Lumens    6,000 Hours Lamp Life

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I put those CFLs on dimmers?

A: Unfortunately, these bulbs are non-dimmable.

Q: 2. base e27?

A: The screw base on this would be E27, which can also fit an E26 socket.

Q: 3. is this compatible with profoto D1 1000?. Thanks

A: Yes, the Sylvania / Osram 64514 Bulb (300W/120V) (B&H# SY300W120V) will work well in the Profoto D1 and D1 Air.

Q: 4. Can you just buy the drum diffuser and and put other lights in it?

A: Although the fixture included with this diffuser is a standard Edison type, it has not been tested with all Edison type bulbs. Your results may vary.

Q: 5. Can you use dimmers to lower or raise the intensity of that bulb?

A: Like most fluorescent lamps the, ALZO CFL Photo Light Bulb (85W, 120V) does not work with dimmers.

Q: 6. I have these and am always concerned about breakage/mercury. Is there a larger version of the Westcott Lampguard Case that will fit them??

A: No this seems to be the best case Westcott LampGuard Case for 6 CFL Lamps BH #WELG6C You can always get a Pelican case which is available in various sizes with foam

Q: 7. Can these be dimmed with a dimmer pack via power modulation like incandescent or halogen bulbs?

A: The manufacture lists that the ALZO Joyous Light Dimmable Full Spectrum LED PAR38 Spot Light Bulb (18W / 120V)fFor optimal dimming performance, they recommend using an LED dimmer switch since this bulb might not properly dim with incandescent dimmer switches.

Q: 8. tried getting this from adorama. pitiful packing. 2 loose small pieces of bubblewrap thrown in box. of course came broken. do you order from same supplier? if so how can you guarantee light will not be broken? thank you

A: Our shipping department packs the items we carry with the utmost care to prevent items from being damaged during transit. However, there may be unforeseen events that may cause an item to inadvertently become damaged during transit, or a defective item may be shipped to us from the manufacturer (as we do not open new items from manufacturers to ensure the items are received in the same condition as received from the manufacturer, we cannot check for defective items prior to shipment). That being said, do note that while the ALZO Joyous Light Dimmable Full Spectrum LED PAR38 Flood Light Bulb (18W / 120V), B&H # AL200655DI, normally may be returned ONLY if the manufacturer’s packaging is sealed and unopened, the item MAY be returned for an exchange or refund within 30 days of the original date of purchase after it is opened if the item is defective or broken upon receipt.

Q: 9. Is this compatible with dimmers?

A: No. there will be flickering issues.

Q: 10. Is this CFL bulb dimmable ?

A: Most cfl lamps do not dim effectivly and also may require dimmers specifically designed for the job ($$$). It is probably easier to have multiple lamps and to turn on what is needed, or to position lamps to give more or less light on the subject. X2 distance is x4 less light.