Rosco Fluorescent Lighting Sleeve - Dark Bastard Amberare a very reliable and cost-effective system for easy control of tough lighting scenarios- especially under fluorescents. In addition to the financial benefits of the sleeves, they protect against the potential disaster of glass shattering by containing the lamp within the end caps.

Rosco sleeves are constructed of a solid polycarbonate tube within which is held the specific filter. The choice of filters and combination of filters is endless - there are complete Roscolux, Cinegel or E-Colour color filter lines - something for every venue, every photographer, every cinematographer.

For T12 Lamps    Over 300 Colors Available    UL94HB Rated Polycarbonate    End Caps Protect From Shattered Glass    Easily Trimmed with Scissors

Available in sizes for T12, T8 and T5 fluorescent lamps

The T8 and T5 sizes contain a UV filter that minimizes fading

All standard sizes (2, 4, 5, and 8') are easily trimmed to accommodate any size lamp

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the volume of the container? Can i get it in a bigger container like 20 litres? Can I use it on metals.?

A: No paint is Vinyl Acrylic so is not good for metal. Paint can be bought in pint, gallon, or quart size.

Q: 2. Does this paint glow in the dark, or is an ultraviolet light required?

A: In order for the paint to glow, an ultraviolet light is required.

Q: 3. How do the soft boxes attach to the three fixtures in this kit? I see that the translucent covers are attached to each box with a combination of zippers and Velcro, but I can't tell how the assembled box is attached to the light head. Thank you for your help and advice!

A: The softboxes attach to this heads using 4 rod points which are located behind the lamp sockets. Those rods then slip into each corner on the black softbox fabric.

Q: 4. What size of lamp does this take? Will it accept an e26?

A: The Fovitec 2-Light Product Photography Fluorescent Lighting Kit uses spiral CFL fluorescent lamps with an E26/E27 lamp base up to 30 watts output.

Q: 5. Can these lights be used with a snoot?

A: The 4-Socket Fluorescent Fixtures included with the kit aren't designed to be used with a snoot, though you may be able to fit certain snoots around them.

Q: 6. Do you have red filters for use in a photo darkroom?

A: We do have safe lights, but this particular Rosco is just a red filter. Here is a link to the safe lights. https://bhpho.to/3v89GMa

Q: 7. To clarify.. This paint is invisible in normal light. However shows up blue under black light?

A: According to Rosco, this paint has a milky white tone that fluoresces to a pale blue when using under a blacklight. When painted over a light colored surface, it would be difficult to detect it. It works best when painted over a darker area.

Q: 8. What case would be best to store these fixtures and bulbs? Would the Photoflex Transpac Dual Kit Case suffice?

A: Yes, the Impact 3-Head Fluorescent Lighting Kit with Boom Arm Kit would be compatible for use inside the Photoflex Transpac Dual Kit Case. You may have to adjust the positioning of the padded inserts to accommodate the items included in the Impact 3-Head Fluorescent Lighting Kit with Boom Arm Kit.

Q: 9. Can Rosco Fluorescent Paint (white specifically) be used with any black light (i.e. 385-400 nm) or does it need 365nm only?

A: It can be used with UV light, but they do not specify the NM needed.

Q: 10. I imagine this is just a piece of plastic. Do you suggest a way that I can mount it so that I can carry it in my pocket while photographing?

A: Gel filters such as this one are made out of gelatin and are not rigid like plastic. I would not advise carrying this type of filter in your pocket, as they scratch quite easily.