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| ALZO Digital Full Spectrum Light Bulb - ALZO 45W Photo CFL 5500K 91 CRI, Daylight balanced, pure white light, 2800 Lumens, Case of 4 | 
| Brand: ALZO
Category: Lighting
Buy New: $35.10
as of 9/10/2010 12:52 CDT details
Seller: ALZO Digital
Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,401
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 13.5 x 8.3 x 3.5
MPN: ALZO
UPC: 837654015032
EAN: 0837654015032
ASIN: B00198U6U6
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | CFL bulb has natural daylight balanced color temperature of 5500K and a CRI of 91 | | • | Ideal for treatment of S.A.D. - Winter Blues | | • | THIS IS A LARGE BULB THAT MIGHT NOT FIT STANDARD HOUSEHOLD LAMPS - SEE DIAGRAM ABOVE | | • | Long bulb life appr. 10,000 hrs. | | • | Energy Star compliant |
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Product Description
Case of 4 full spectrum light bulbs for daylight balanced lighting, energy star compliant, long-lasting at cir. 10,000 hours with 2800 Lumens output; low energy consumption, good for treating S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder), photo studio lights, or starting plant growth. These are Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs. Fits all medium-base E27/E26 sockets, but this is a large bulb that might create a fit problem with standard lamp harps of household light fixtures; a larger lamp harp is needed. Dimensions: L: 7"; W (Diameter): 3"; Length socket base to top of ballast: 3"; W (diameter) of socket: 1".
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 21
 Best Home Light Bulb Out of Many Tested February 27, 2010
NotaSecondTime (Ohio)
28 out of 30 found this review helpful
I am an engineer who has been completely disgusted with the home lighting situation. There are no standards and many misstatements and counterdictions at the stores. I own a Minolta flash meter which accurately measures a lights color temperature. I've tried the bulb technology at Walmart, Sams Club Home Depot and Lowes. The most glaring examples:
1) yellow light is called soft white (2700)
2) very blue light is called daylight 6000-6500)
3) 12W LED lights go for as much as $90!
4) Some bulbs are advertised as white but the chart on the back shows its yellow. Complete incompetence.
Here is not what to avoid: all (harsh washed-out blue) daylight, and (yellow) soft white. While GE Reveal offers somewhat better clarity its still overpriced and quite yellow.
Full spectrum (5000-5500) bulbs are a step-up but stores offer a very limited selection, like one! The Home Depot full 100w spectrum's beats the Lowe's Ott-Lite. The best compromise are the PAR38 indoor 23-27w 3500K reflector lights (which actually measure 4100K), especially for recessed kitchen spot lighting.
On the LED front Sam's Club carries a 520 lumen, 4100K, 9 LED PAR38 reflector which has a easily noticeable smoother light spectrum. Interesting for the one light on in the kitchen in the evening. The equivalent $70 LED lights at the hardware store are hardly a bargain, as the Sam's is $20! However its Color Retention index (CRI)is only 74.
The best of all are lights are these 5500K Alzo's. I've installed a 45w in the kitchen pantry and the color of the food boxes really pop. Food looks like it does in the magazines. The clarity is first rate (however 27w should be sufficient). They are the reference to which others are to be compared. My wife has not complained even when they are on at night-time. This is a first.
Skin tones in the bathroom look very natural. A first again.
Color temperature alone is not the sole basis to buy a bulb as a high CRI is also required. The Alzo's come in at 92, which is very high. Most manufactures do not even list this measurable figure (assume because its too low).
Well gotta go as my wife wants one in her closet now, as shes hates the other fluorescent lights which cause eye-strain. Should I install a 45w and blow her away?
Alzo 45 watt Digital Daylight January 11, 2009
Athma (Newark, DE)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Incredible light and awesome brightness. Replaced this in the living room and the room looks so fresh and anew.
(Update April 2nd 2009): Sorry. One of the bulbs is already gone. Thought this would last much longer than 3 months. I have to check into the hassle of replacing under warranty. It was used for about 4-5 hrs per day for 3 months.
Terrific Photo Bulbs! October 16, 2009
Jeff Kruzic
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
After having used these bulbs on several photographic applications, I have one word for them...FABULOUS!
I have photographed real estate interiors, pets at a local animal shelter, and now food for a Pittsburgh area restaurant. The ALZO 45 watt has performed exactly "as advertised".
The 5500K provides daylight color light that can be mixed with fill-flash and natural daylight, and one white balance setting does the job. Regarding white balance; you will have to experiment with the WB to find the right setting for your camera. Don't use the auto if you want the best results. On my Nikon D-40, I use the "cloudy +3" white balance for accurate color of my subject.
The brightness of these bulbs, is as advertised, approximately equivalent to a 150 watt incandescent. I use two bulbs with reflectors and they are great for rooms up to about 20', but I may consider a pair of the higher watt ALZOs for larger rooms.
Great product guys!
the most economical way to access full spectrum lighting! November 25, 2009
Jeffrey Yu (US)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
My other full spectrum lights cost somewhere $90 or above for the hardware and $20 average for the replacement bulb. These CFL deliver the same effect, or better while cost far less.
The size of the bulb is about 2.5" diameter x 7.5" long (including the socket), so make sure it fits your fixture before jumping on it. As far as the full spectrum portion of it, it is very good.
The first CFL lights that I don't despise April 8, 2010
I. Todorov (Sunnyvale, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I had gotten to the point where I went back to regular old incandescent light bulbs because the light produced by the CFL light bulbs I had was just unpleasant and yellow and they never seemed bright enough. I figured what's the use of all that efficiency if I need to use twice as many bulbs to get the "feel" of light...
Well not anymore. I had heard of daylight balanced CFLs and finally bothered to look into them. The ALZO lights are spectacular. They are bright and pleasant and preserve colors in the room perfectly. I did a little comparison with my old "Greenlite" CFLs and they simply put them to shame. The "Greenlites" looks so sad and pathetic next to these, it almost seems unfair.
The only thing to note is they are a bit larger than incandescents and the CFLs you might find at your local stores. Not a problem for my light fixtures, but just be aware of this.
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