In article <32309784.1D24@inetbiz.com>, bill@inetbiz.com says...

>Smith-Victor has some inexpensive sets of 500w sockets and reflectors and
>you can buy a starter lighting kit for about $120 with 2 complete stands, >reflectors, cords with sockets.
>Bulbs are about $8 ea. Check Popular Photography and you'll find some mail >order places that sell the starter flood lamp kits.
>Overall, 500w bulbs generate a tremendous amount of heat and can easily
>cause fires so BE CAREFUL!

Larger discount dept. stores often have frosted 250 watt standard
light bulbs, which are cheaper, cooler, and longer lived, than
500 watt photo-floods.
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