12K Reeflux Bulb Photo Opportunity
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bubbletip2
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Hey katchupoy,
I have looked at the numbers as well and noticed the EVC14K was pretty high for a 250w MH bulb. That is why I grabbed one. I had not gotten the growth I would expect. The color is great though just not so much in the photos.
The 12K Reeflux is pretty sweet. So far it still retains some blue but you get a bright white as well. Perfect combination bulb in my opinion.
If you look at the pic with the 3 bubbletips, you can get an idea of what the EVC 14K is like. Not quite as bright. In a couple months I will be able to tell if the PAR is that important by the growth. If I get noticeable growth in that length of time I am sure the bulb will be responsible because I am not really doing anything different.
You have to remember too, Sanjay's test is on one bulb on multiple ballasts. Not all bulbs will test exactly the same and I have not seen a test on the 250w with an actual Coralvue ballast.
Also, what do you think of shooting under the 12K bulb? I saw some of your pics on your my reef webpage and can tell also that the color is pretty true. Great shots too...
I have looked at the numbers as well and noticed the EVC14K was pretty high for a 250w MH bulb. That is why I grabbed one. I had not gotten the growth I would expect. The color is great though just not so much in the photos.
The 12K Reeflux is pretty sweet. So far it still retains some blue but you get a bright white as well. Perfect combination bulb in my opinion.
If you look at the pic with the 3 bubbletips, you can get an idea of what the EVC 14K is like. Not quite as bright. In a couple months I will be able to tell if the PAR is that important by the growth. If I get noticeable growth in that length of time I am sure the bulb will be responsible because I am not really doing anything different.
You have to remember too, Sanjay's test is on one bulb on multiple ballasts. Not all bulbs will test exactly the same and I have not seen a test on the 250w with an actual Coralvue ballast.
Also, what do you think of shooting under the 12K bulb? I saw some of your pics on your my reef webpage and can tell also that the color is pretty true. Great shots too...
katchupoy
New member
Right now I dont have 12k but I used a 10k reeflux before. I have a previous generation of 10k's so its a pinkish bulb. I really like the colors of corals under 10k but was just wondering about the 12k's.
I also noticed that the 14k EVC is almost identical to XM20k's. The reason I wanted to go to the blue side is because most of the tanks that I saw that are jaw dropping uses 20k xms....
Just wondering, thats why Im so interested with 14k EVC specially with its price.
I also noticed that the 14k EVC is almost identical to XM20k's. The reason I wanted to go to the blue side is because most of the tanks that I saw that are jaw dropping uses 20k xms....
Just wondering, thats why Im so interested with 14k EVC specially with its price.
bubbletip2
Premium Member
Thanks Kurt!
Wait until you see the pics for TOTM. Renee did an awesome job as well.
Jim
Wait until you see the pics for TOTM. Renee did an awesome job as well.
Jim
ataylo13
habitual line stepper
Amazing shots bubbletip2! Taking photos of reef tanks has forced me to learn more than I ever thought I would about cameras. I have taken so many shots of my tank that i really enjoy tanking shots of fellow reefers tanks.
I also noticed a big change when I went from a 150W 10K to 12K. I then bought a 250W with 14K and the colors now are amazing compared to the washed out shots I used to get.
I also noticed a big change when I went from a 150W 10K to 12K. I then bought a 250W with 14K and the colors now are amazing compared to the washed out shots I used to get.
bubbletip2
Premium Member
Hey IBASSFSH,
I do lkiek the Tang shhot as well but it is a little oversaturated and underexposed. I can make it look right. It is a Spotted Cheek Tang in Mike. L.'s tank.
Brandon,
I would have to agree that shooting under 10K's is o bright that it blows out highlights big time. I hav never had any luck under different 14K's and 20K's. Could you post a few pics under 14K's that come out color correct or at least what it looks like when viewing the tank?
Thanks for the kind words guys.
Jim
I do lkiek the Tang shhot as well but it is a little oversaturated and underexposed. I can make it look right. It is a Spotted Cheek Tang in Mike. L.'s tank.
Brandon,
I would have to agree that shooting under 10K's is o bright that it blows out highlights big time. I hav never had any luck under different 14K's and 20K's. Could you post a few pics under 14K's that come out color correct or at least what it looks like when viewing the tank?
Thanks for the kind words guys.
Jim
bubbletip2
Premium Member
Hey everyone TOTM pics are up. Enjoy
bubbletip2
Premium Member
I use 3 different cameras - 5D, 30D, and Rebel Xti. The lenses I use are a Sigma 150 macro, Canon 100 macro, Canon 300f4IS, Canon 24-105IS, and a Sigma 18-200OS.
