How many POTN Members does it take to change a lightbulb?

[DC9]

1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed.

14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently.

7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs.

6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb"

Another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid.

2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp".

15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct.

19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a light bulb forum.

11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum.

36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty.

5 People to post pics of their own light bulbs.

7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs.

4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's.

13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too".

5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy.

4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"

13 to say "do a search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs".

1 to bring politics into the discussion by adding that George W. isn't the brightest bulb.

4 more to get into personal attacks over their political views.

1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again

4 to post that it is their constitutional right to change a light bulb.

3 to argue that all light bulbs should be banned

1 moderator to lock the light bulb thread.

[AirBrontosaurus]

I was going to be a smartass, but these are actually pretty funny/good. I'd say they're accurate of most major forums. Is this original, or did you "borrow" it from something else?

[cylentka]

1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed.

14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently.

7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs.

6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb"

Another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid.

2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp".

15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct.

19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a light bulb forum.

11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum.

36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty.

5 People to post pics of their own light bulbs.

7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs.

4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's.

13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too".

5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy.

4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"

13 to say "do a search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs".

1 to bring politics into the discussion by adding that George W. isn't the brightest bulb.

4 more to get into personal attacks over their political views.

1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again

4 to post that it is their constitutional right to change a light bulb.

3 to argue that all light bulbs should be banned

1 moderator to lock the light bulb thread.

I was going to be a smartass, but these are actually pretty funny/good. I'd say they're accurate of most major forums. Is this original, or did you "borrow" it from something else?

Me too! :lol:

[dicky109]

Actually, other than the moderator locking the thread, I was thinking more DPReview:eek:

Good job. You've really shed light on the subject and illuminated our transgressions!

[Pete]

how about these additions?

7 people complaining that the changed bulb is "soft"
2 people saying that it's either front or back lighting
4 people complaining about vignetting of the room corners
5 people complaining that someone else's lightbulb is brighter than theirs
1 person to say "back in my day, we used to use candles"

[thekid24]

how about these additions?

7 people complaining that the changed bulb is "soft"
2 people saying that it's either front or back lighting
4 people complaining about vignetting of the room corners
5 people complaining that someone else's lightbulb is brighter than theirs
1 person to say "back in my day, we used to use candles"
or to add to that line
6 people to tell others, "I dont measurbate my lightbulbs, I simply take them out into the field and test them."
17 people wondering why lightbulb companys have poor quality control over their products. Yet cant give any proof of bad quality control stats that they claim they or someones dogs owners cousin have seen and told their mailmans brothers wifes friend...that told them
2 people that have correct ways to test a "soft" lightbulb then recommend sending it in to get calibrated.

[Guineh]

Of course, lets not forget:

26 to make recommendations on the top-of-the-line $50 LED Array lightbulb (http://www.besthomeledlighting.com/product/G32-120-E27-70-W)as the only way to go.
12 to say the storebrand bulb works just as well and will save you a bundle.
8 to say they exchanged their storebrand bulb because the filament was de-centered.
16 to say using GE bulbs in a Sylvania socket is asking for trouble.
5 to recommend cleaning your bulb with a swab kit to get the best performance from it.
29 to ask how many switch activations are typical for a particular bulb.
16 to ask how to figure out how many switch activations their newly acquired used light bulb has been through.

[calicokat]

Oh man, this is too funny :lol:

[Nanboh]

I'm thinking of upgrading my light bulbs. Currently, I use a P & S flashlight but think I need something more for wedding shots. Can you make a recommendation? I'm on a limited budget :lol:

[In2Photos]

And 1 post stating it has been added to the archive.;)

[SuzyView]

And 2 for recommending that you actually have cash on hand to purchase the light bulbs instead of putting it on the "Pay Later" option. :)

[rhys]

And some old antique arguing that light bulbs don't produce the same atmosphere as a candle.

[T.D.]

How about 3 to say "RTFM!"
And 25 to say, "Don't blame me, I got a soft copy of the light bulb."

[Jon, The Elder]

And some old antique arguing that light bulbs don't produce the same atmosphere as a candle.

Now yer goin' too far.....a pine tar torch is best.

[Pete]

Do I need a chair or a stepladder when changing my bulb?

What dimmer switches are compatible?

[In2Photos]

Do I need a chair or a stepladder when changing my bulb?

What dimmer switches are compatible?

You need a tripod to change it. And make sure your dimmer switch is an L.:lol:

[gjl711]

Can someone educate me? What's a lightbulb?



;)

[In2Photos]

Can someone educate me? What's a lightbulb?



;)
It's that thing that goes off in your head when you get an idea.:)

[gjl711]

It's that thing that goes off in your head when you get an idea.:)
Hmmm... guess mine is really dim. Maybe it's burnt out. Hey, I need a couple dozen POTNers to change my lightbulb.:idea:

[thekid24]

9 people recommending to go with one brand of lightbuld and save the cash for more glass

[Billginthekeys]

lol thats so funny. i think you could leave a blank where lightbulb is, and pretty much insert anything we talk about on here and it would be fairly accurate.

[-MasterChief-]

how bout the 16 people that tell you that lightbulbs are just tools and that you have to buy into an entire lightbulb system. :D

[sugarzebra]

4 people to make sure you check resellerratings.com before buying the light bulbs for 80% below normal retail.

[Billginthekeys]

7 people to send you the link to the secret discount price at the biggest lightbulb store in the area.

[-MasterChief-]

7 people to send you the link to the secret discount price at the biggest lightbulb store in the area.

and that would be B&Hlightbulbsanddimmers.com.

[cylentka]

and one person to state that its not about the light bulb, its about the light. :)

[Guineh]

and how best to adjust the light bulb after its installed.

[gjl711]

I just spent a fortune on my light bulb. You mean it doesn't adjust itself?

[sugarzebra]

and how best to adjust the light bulb after its installed.

4 people to extoll the virtues of umbrellas, diffusion panels, soft boxes and barn doors
6 people to warn not to highjack the thread and keep comments limited to light bulbs.

[spyraling]

7 people to send you the link to the secret discount price at the biggest lightbulb store in the area.

And then 3 people after this stating that the discounts are only for those who actually attended a specific function. ;)

[rhys]

Now yer goin' too far.....a pine tar torch is best.

And don't forget that Microsoft just declared darkness as the new standard :p

[gjl711]

And don't forget that Microsoft just declared darkness as the new standard :p
I just heard today that Google has surpassed Microsoft as the most recognizable trademark so people are already starting to forget about them. ;)

[Guineh]

Micro-what? Is that the company that produces beautiful vistas? Hmmm

Let us not forget:

23 who list a huge collection of lightbulbs of various sizes and types in their signatures.

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[dancad]

Sorry, but I'm a noob here and have a possible stupid question. I've done a search but can't find what I'm looking for.Seems my room looks rather flat and a heavy shadow is cast behind my lit subjects. I'm using a 100W lightbulb centered on the cieling. Should I rather go with a 60W bulb on cieling plus two 40W lightbulbs in lamps in opposing corners or should I just keep the one I have but go to a dimmer switch? Need an answer fast as I have a big event there tomorrow...

[In2Photos]

Sorry, but I'm a noob here and have a possible stupid question. I've done a search but can't find what I'm looking for.Seems my room looks rather flat and a heavy shadow is cast behind my lit subjects. I'm using a 100W lightbulb centered on the cieling. Should I rather go with a 60W bulb on cieling plus two 40W lightbulbs in lamps in opposing corners or should I just keep the one I have but go to a dimmer switch? Need an answer fast as I have a big event there tomorrow...
None of the above. Get a disco ball. It bounces light all over the room.

[gjl711]

Sorry, but I'm a noob here and have a possible stupid question. I've done a search but can't find what I'm looking for.Seems my room looks rather flat and a heavy shadow is cast behind my lit subjects. I'm using a 100W lightbulb centered on the cieling. Should I rather go with a 60W bulb on cieling plus two 40W lightbulbs in lamps in opposing corners or should I just keep the one I have but go to a dimmer switch? Need an answer fast as I have a big event there tomorrow...
Don’t listen to the other experts, I am the only expert as I once knew someone who worked with a guy who's grandfather wrote an article and interviewed a guy who actually knew one of the guys who set up the original light bulb demonstration put on by Tom Ed. Wait.. what was the question??

[CyberDyneSystems]

3 people to point out that this thread has been posted before.. do a search


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=62962


;)

[gjl711]

3 people to point out that this thread has been posted before.. do a search
;)Wait... It's different, many of the numbers have changed.

[Curtis N]

o my god i just ordered my new light bult brom b&h today i'm so excited! cant wait for ups paid for overnight shipping now i'm checking the tracking number every hour lol.

any recommendations what shade should i get?

[Grace]

o my god i just ordered my new light bult brom b&h today i'm so excited! cant wait for ups paid for overnight shipping now i'm checking the tracking number every hour lol.

any recommendations what shade should i get?

pleated. it really helps even out the skin tones.

[dancad]

o my god i just ordered my new light bult brom b&h today i'm so excited! cant wait for ups paid for overnight shipping now i'm checking the tracking number every hour lol.

any recommendations what shade should i get?

Make sure to take a picture of your purchase and post it for us to see!! You can also post it in this thread:http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=114854&highlight=boxes

Hope you got some filters to protect your glass...:D

[JAZZ D.P.G.]

1 to direct to their "sell" posting of LNIB and slightly used collection.

[AirBrontosaurus]

3 people to point out that this thread has been posted before.. do a search


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=62962


;)

And 1 to ruin all our fun :(.


;)

[Mr B Snappy]

372 to post a picture of a duck taken with their new light bulb.

[kpiela]

3 people to point out that this thread has been posted before.. do a search


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=62962


;)

it's still funny!

:) but i am the one who happily kills email chains with links to snopes.com!

[JimAskew]

7 to caution about always using a shade with your light blub.

36 who insist that a three way blub is a professional bulb and clearly superior to a single wattage bulb...

[Tom W]

5 People to post pics of their own light bulbs.


I guess that I'd be one of these....

http://www.pbase.com/photosbytom/image/37215827/large.jpg

[tag141]

And don't forget that Microsoft just declared darkness as the new standard :p

That's funny but could be so true.

I want to buy a lightbulb as I'm using a candle now. Shall I buy it now or wait for the new lightbulbs to come out? I hear they have new models coming out every 18 months.

[Guineh]

36 who insist that a three way blub is a professional bulb and clearly superior to a single wattage bulb...

16 who claim a simple on-off and an array of different wattage bulbs gives superior light to a dimmer switch.

[wu_wei0]

4 to start new threads posting their econo model DIY light bulb designs.

3 to reply to those threads claiming the author is really committing piracy and infringing on the rights of the original light bulb maker by posting their versions.

1 to post that he is holding the light bulb hostage for pizza, threatening physical harm to the bulb and posting bad mockups of such harm.

35 to reply to the "kidnapper" demanding some **real** carnage.

1 to post a photo of what happens when your 500 watt halogen meets the concrete floor.

20 more to commiserate

edit: and share similar story

[gjl711]

1 to post a photo of what happens when your 500 watt halogen meets the concrete floor. I know what happens. I had twin 500 watt halogens fall over in the garage. One shattered into tiny little beads and the bulb fell out. I, without thinking picked up the bulb as it still looked ok. I felt nothing, but the telltale hiss and the small puff of smoke emanating from my fingers told me that I had done a bad thing. I willed my nerve synapses to shut down. "Do not under any circumstances pass the message" I tried to say. But my nerves said, no, you need to know about this, Mr. brain needs needs to know that he acted stupidly and they urgently passed the message forth. By the time I fully realized that the sizzling and smoking meat was not dinner the damage was complete. The four letter words flowed and I believe I even invented some new ones. Boy, did that one hurt.

[In2Photos]

I know what happens. I had twin 500 watt halogens fall over in the garage. One shattered into tiny little beads and the bulb fell out. I, without thinking picked up the bulb as it still looked ok. I felt nothing, but the telltale hiss and the small puff of smoke emanating from my fingers told me that I had done a bad thing. I willed my nerve synapses to shut down. "Do not under any circumstances pass the message" I tried to say. But my nerves said, no, you need to know about this, Mr. brain needs needs to know that he acted stupidly and they urgently passed the message forth. By the time I fully realized that the sizzling and smoking meat was not dinner the damage was complete. The four letter words flowed and I believe I even invented some new ones. Boy, did that one hurt.
Similar story:

I was in my highschool Autoshop class and we were working on my truck. I needed to remove my rear bumber and for some reason the people that installed my exhaust decided to weld it to the rear bumber support that attaches to the frame. We got out the torch and cut the bracket used to hold the exhaust to the bumber support. The cut went smooth but a piece of the bracket was dangling so I reached up and pushed it with my thumb to completely knock it loose (the metal was even still glowing red at the other end :o ). Yes, it hurt like you know what.

[Lightstream]

1 to ask if the lightbulb supports E-TTL and wireless flash

6 to complain that manual and pocket wizards and radio remotes are the only way to go

3 to ask which Stofen model fits

19 to complain that you are charging less than $5000 to change the lightbulb and are therefore stealing the bread out of the mouth of working professionals

8 to argue that "those who would change lightbulbs themselves would never have paid for it anyway"

12 to respond angrily that "it doesn't help, it's still stealing our market anyway"

2 to post that their lightbulb photos have been scanned and posted on myspace and who should they sue for copyright infringement

3 to offer constructive solutions on how to adapt to a changing business climate

8 present a 'digital' lightbulb alternative and recommend that the rest give away copies of their lightbulbs

45 to start a flame war

3 mods to intervene, ban 5 people and lock the thread :D

[Greg_C]

11 to remind the OP that different countries use different power system frequencies and say this will make a difference in light output.

8 to say this is not so because of the failings of the human eye.

5 to complain that dimmer switches cause radio freq interference and this harms your computer.

3 to say the tin foils hats actually prevent brain damage from the RFI

6 to say that light bulbs are just a government conspiracy.

9 to say that the visible spectrum is old hat and we should all be switching to higher frequencies as this is where the future will be.

15 to post a list of all of the light bulbs they own in their sig.

[_aravena]

^Now this makes more sense cause the OP was so general not to mention been on the internet since it started...

[theflyingkiwi]

all of these are very funny. I am sure ;)

I was going to post some too, but they not that funny.

[neil_r]

I want to post a picture of the box my light bulb came in,

[Greg_C]

I hear rumours that there is going to be a new light bulb released that is going to make all of your existing ones redundant. My light bulb rep. told me so - so it has to be true.

I think there has been far to many post about 60W light bulbs in this thread and they deserve their own dedicated area in the forums.

[theflyingkiwi]

How many POTN Members does it take to change a lightbulb?

the real answer to this is none, we would be photographing the event, not taking part. :)

[wu_wei0]

That's a good one, Mark! you're right.:D

[theflyingkiwi]

That's a good one, Mark! you're right.:D

then I wonder what the answer would be to question

How many photographers does it take to photograph a lightbulb being replaced?

I would say none, we would be to busy checking our settings or chimping to notice what's going on :)

and/or on the forum finding out what to do about the event :)
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_19.gif

[wu_wei0]

I want to post a picture of the box my light bulb came in,
Go right ahead, Neil. I bet there are 60 or more POTNers who will then photos of theirs. We haven't had a good "Post a Picture of Your Lightbulb Boxes or You Suck" thread in ages.

Extra cool points if you include all the blank warranty cards in the foreground. :D

[wu_wei0]

then I wonder what the answer would be to question

How many photographers does it take to photograph a lightbulb being replaced?

I would say none, we would be to busy checking our settings or chimping to notice what's going on :)

and/or on the forum finding out what to do about the event :)
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_19.gif
:lol: can I be your second? I've never shot a bulb changing before, and I'm sure I could learn a lot. (honestly, that's how I got my start many many years ago- apprenticed myself to a studio, started getting paid after a couple months and two years later opened my own independent studio in another town.)

[theflyingkiwi]

:lol: can I be your second? I've never shot a bulb changing before, and I'm sure I could learn a lot. (honestly, that's how I got my start many many years ago- apprenticed myself to a studio, started getting paid after a couple months and two years later opened my own independent studio in another town.)

in that case then it should be me behind you ;)

[wu_wei0]

in that case then it should be me behind you ;)
way out of practice, dear. lol and absolutely no experience in light bulb changing events!:D

[NickSimcheck]

1 Person to say that this is an internet classic that pops up every now and then.

[neil_r]

Wooo Hoooo Yehaaa !!!!!!!!!!

I am so stoked, the brown truck has just left and I have my dream in my hands :-)

I could not resist this so had to shoot off a few. (I then took some pictures :o )

Apologies for the quality but I am too excited to bother getting the settings right and of course I had to use my old and inferior light bulb to take this picture.

I know it is only the 60W but at this stage in my photography career I figure that the 100W would be too much for me to handle.

I am now sitting back waiting to bask in all the "Congrats" posts that I know are going to follow.....

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/pics/bulb.jpg

[wu_wei0]

Congrats on your new baby, Neil! I remember how I felt when Brow left my 60.
Now get out there and use it. We want pics!!

[Lightstream]

Wooo Hoooo Yehaaa !!!!!!!!!!

I am so stoked, the brown truck has just left and I have my dream in my hands :-)

I could not resist this so had to shoot off a few. (I then took some pictures :o )

Apologies for the quality but I am too excited to bother getting the settings right and of course I had to use my old and inferior light bulb to take this picture.

I know it is only the 60W but at this stage in my photography career I figure that the 100W would be too much for me to handle.

I am now sitting back waiting to bask in all the "Congrats" posts that I know are going to follow.....

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/pics/bulb.jpg

NICE DUCK!!
(thanks for sharing ;) )

[Guineh]

15 to post a list of all of the light bulbs they own in their sig.

Hee Hee hee
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[Mgdh]

Wooo Hoooo Yehaaa !!!!!!!!!!

I am so stoked, the brown truck has just left and I have my dream in my hands :-)

I could not resist this so had to shoot off a few. (I then took some pictures :o )

Apologies for the quality but I am too excited to bother getting the settings right and of course I had to use my old and inferior light bulb to take this picture.

I know it is only the 60W but at this stage in my photography career I figure that the 100W would be too much for me to handle.

I am now sitting back waiting to bask in all the "Congrats" posts that I know are going to follow.....

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/pics/bulb.jpg

25p? You've been ripped off, Neil. My next door neighbour met someone while walking their dog, whose mothers, sisters, sons, best friend knows someone in a lightbulb shop who said that they can get them for 20p.

[cylentka]

25p? You've been ripped off, Neil. My next door neighbour met someone while walking their dog, whose mothers, sisters, sons, best friend knows someone in a lightbulb shop who said that they can get them for 20p.

Maybe Neil's has IS and is worth a tad more??

[Greg_C]

Hee Hee hee
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lol. I was sure someone would:D:D

[theflyingkiwi]

Wooo Hoooo Yehaaa !!!!!!!!!!

I am so stoked, the brown truck has just left and I have my dream in my hands :-)

I could not resist this so had to shoot off a few. (I then took some pictures :o )

Apologies for the quality but I am too excited to bother getting the settings right and of course I had to use my old and inferior light bulb to take this picture.

I know it is only the 60W but at this stage in my photography career I figure that the 100W would be too much for me to handle.

I am now sitting back waiting to bask in all the "Congrats" posts that I know are going to follow.....

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/pics/bulb.jpg

man your so lucky that you can get one at that price. over here it's just over priced to the max.

I'm jealous

[Mgdh]

Maybe Neil's has IS and is worth a tad more??

Sorry, Wanda, but if you look closely at the manuacturers code in the plate, it's obvious it's the standard version with no IS ;). I agree that for IS, that would be a great price, but not for the standard version. I mean, it's only standard pearl glass, it's not like it's the 'soft glow' version, either! I mean really.

Mark, Don't you need voltage regulators and adaptor plates over in NZ, not to mention a bulb inverter for it to work upside down there ;):lol: - could that be the reason they're more expensive - I mean, it's not like any glass manufacturer to actually try to rip you off, is it :p :lol:

[cylentka]

How in the world do they work, anyway? How do you screw them in? Do those little tabbies on the side hold them in?

[theflyingkiwi]

Mark, Don't you need voltage regulators and adaptor plates over in NZ, not to mention a bulb inverter for it to work upside down there ;):lol: - could that be the reason they're more expensive - I mean, it's not like any glass manufacturer to actually try to rip you off, is it :p :lol:

see that's the problem, they get shipped with extra stuff that I never use :) All I do is stand on my head and then they work fine :lol:

[neil_r]

How in the world do they work, anyway? How do you screw them in? Do those little tabbies on the side hold them in?

It is the new "push and twist mount" as we Brits can't be doing with all that screwing

[wu_wei0]

It is the new "push and twist mount" as we Brits can't be doing with all that screwing
Very efficient and all, but don't you miss out on a lot? I mean, in the old days all that screwing was an integral part of the process! Sure you get the same effects, but is it still art? It just wouldn't be the same without the screwing.