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Old 03-13-2003, 08:25 AM
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What an illuminating discussion!
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There is no such thing as a degree Kelvin, that is a misconception.
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Old 03-13-2003, 08:54 AM
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Default Correct...the Kelvin Color temp scale is a reference to light certain spectral characteristics
Here are some typical color temps:
1500 k Candlelight
2680 k 40 W incandescent lamp
3000 k 200 W incandescent lamp
3200 k Sunrise/sunset
3400 k Tungsten lamp
3400 k 1 hour from dusk/dawn
5000-4500 k Xenon lamp/light arc
5500 k Sunny daylight around noon
5500-5600 k Electronic photo flash
6500-7500 k Overcast sky
9000-12000 k Blue sky
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Old 03-13-2003, 08:58 AM
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Umm, what? You might wanna read farther down for a detailed explanation
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Default Here's a nice link explaining it all ->
<ul><li><a href="http://www.stld.org.uk/Colour_Temperature.htm">http://www.stld.org.uk/Colour_Temperature.htm</a</li></ul>
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Default When using the Kelivin scale, temperature is said: xyz Kelvin, not xyz degrees Kelvin.
Simmilar to what WYSIWYG is saying, that a degree is equal to a kelvin
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Default Can we really trust that article though?
They spelled color wrong! :-P
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You work for the International Bureau of Weights and Measures, don't you? Well, fine!
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I thought that was citronella.
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If you're gonna nit pick, don't spell it Kelivin! LOL
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