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Tungsten Halogen Lamp

SWPP Photographic Glossary

A tungsten halogen lamp is an enhanced version of the traditional tungsten filament light. It is smaller, more compact, and provides a more consistent colour temperature due to the halogen gas inside the glass envelope, which helps maintain brightness and extend the lamp’s lifespan.

Photographers use tungsten halogen lamps in studios and on-location shoots for reliable, high-quality illumination. Understanding this type of lighting allows for accurate colour reproduction, consistent exposure, and greater control over both creative and technical aspects of photography.

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