Q: Just as I understand the concept of color temperature (Kelvin), now CRI is being bandied about as LEDs come into the market. What is it exactly? A: I am right there with you. From the beginning of ...

LEDs offer a new palette of colors to the world of lighting. First, learn these two basic types: soft white and daylight. Soft white refers to warm golden light at 2700 Kelvin, close to the look of ...

The Color Temperature of a broad band light source can be determined with the TAOS TCS3414CS red, green and blue digital color sensor with IR blocking filter built in to the package. This paper will ...

Q: How important is color temperature in ambient lighting? Should this be a concern if you are using fluorescents or LEDs for your ambient lighting? A: Frankly, I think color temperature is important ...

(via minutephysics) If you take a piece of white paper into different lighting conditions, it will be an objectively different color in each situation, but our brains are clever enough to make us feel ...

In this letter to the editor, the author comments on Karl Zuk’s recent guest commentary “Lumos! Give Me Some Light!” Comment on this or any article. Email [email protected]. Long before the lightbulb ...

While color temperature, brightness, wattage, and Kelvins all come into play, the right balance is what matters when it comes to choosing the right lightbulb. Finding the right lighting for each room ...

Photographers will have more control while using auto-exposure and can make precise adjustments to color temperature. Photographers will have more control while using auto-exposure and can make ...