Redgrass R9 Desk Lamp

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Larsen E. Whipsnade

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I know several (or more) months ago there was a thread discussing the Redgrass R9 lamp. I'm considering buying one. If you purchased one and have been using it for awhile now, are you happy with your purchase, does it perform as you hoped it would, and would you recommend it? Thanks.
Rick
 
Like you I would be interested in any comments-I paid about £90 a short while asgo for a similar style of lamp from the Daylight Company. The Redgrass one is around £250 I find it hard to believe that it is almost 300% better but I'm prepared to be convinced.

Keith
 
Just ordered one this week.
Working with a daylight panel and extra lamp for years now. Works pretty ok but its time to give my light set up an advanced update to reduce some eye strain and make working on those 1:35 figures also possible in the future.
I also have their wet palette and I am very happy with it. I trust to get an absolute quality product from them.

greets,
RJ
 
Been using it for several months now, the best lamp I have ever had. The colour reproduction is excellent, meaning that figures you paint under it don't look too different in natural light. It also doesn't flicker, whichis really important in reducing eye stress. It also means it is great for taking photos as well.

My only niggle is the adjustment of the brightness is poorly thought out. I use full brightness for assembling models/figures but it needs to be reduced for painting sessions (otherwise it "blows out" the highlights/shading). There is no way of adjusting the brightness so that you can get the same exact level, because the increase/decrease is on a sliding scale, not in specific steps. But that niggle aside, it's still great.
 
Been using the R9 lamp for 4 months now and am impressed with the lighting and the build. Once set into a position the arms do not move, unlike many other lamps.
As said before there no light flickering, no shadowing and as a large lighting area being great for painting.

Yes it’s expensive but so are other parts of our hobby, so well worth the outlay.

Barry
 
In my case it has definitely helped, because the colour reproduction is more accurate (which helps with shading/highlighting) and it's less stressful to do longer painting sessions (no eye strain/tiredness).

Got one now for a week. In addition to Nigel, I see a lot more detail….
Can’t do without it anymore…
 
R9 arrived today (great service from date of order to my front door in 4 days). 2 pics. On the left is my bench with the old lighting - 2 LED flood lights and an overhead fluorescent. On the right is the R9 alone. I haven't tried manipulating the R9 for maximum effect but already you can see the difference between the two.
Rick
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A question to anyone ....

If you have a much smaller or half size desk is the overhang not too much to have the light shining onto the work area ?

Or can it be positioned to allow for smaller benches

Sorry if it’s not explained or confusing !

Nap
 
I have been using mine for 6 months now, and a lot depends on the existing ambient lighting in your area and the desk layout/size. For the money, I think there are better alternatives available that require less arm-extension space and provide for better control over the color temperature and light direction. Personally, I find it cumbersome to adjust and focus on a specific area. They are very well designed, aesthetically speaking, but from a practical and ergonomical standpoint, not overly impressed. (2) strategically placed Luxo-style architect’s lights with color balanced bulbs with the proper lumens/wattage still seem to be the best answer for me. LED lighting is a tremendous eye saver for overall illumination, especially if your loosing crap on your desk like I do all the time, but for figures, especially 54mm, I want the ability to position and “point” light. I also have shop-lights with LED lamps overhead 6’-8” and this washes the remaining space. My advice, save your money, experiment with bulbs and fixtures or and a combination of them.
 
I have been using mine for 6 months now, and a lot depends on the existing ambient lighting in your area and the desk layout/size. For the money, I think there are better alternatives available that require less arm-extension space and provide for better control over the color temperature and light direction. Personally, I find it cumbersome to adjust and focus on a specific area. They are very well designed, aesthetically speaking, but from a practical and ergonomical standpoint, not overly impressed. (2) strategically placed Luxo-style architect’s lights with color balanced bulbs with the proper lumens/wattage still seem to be the best answer for me. LED lighting is a tremendous eye saver for overall illumination, especially if your loosing crap on your desk like I do all the time, but for figures, especially 54mm, I want the ability to position and “point” light. I also have shop-lights with LED lamps overhead 6’-8” and this washes the remaining space. My advice, save your money, experiment with bulbs and fixtures or and a combination of them.


Hi Tony

Some interesting points there particularly about the extension space appreciate your time .....for me it seems many are happy with the R9 but I’m happy with what I have ...unless I win the lottery!

Hope we see more from your bench

Nap
 
(2) strategically placed Luxo-style architect’s lights with color balanced bulbs with the proper lumens/wattage still seem to be the best answer for me. LED lighting is a tremendous eye saver for overall illumination, especially if your loosing crap on your desk like I do all the time, but for figures, especially 54mm, I want the ability to position and “point” light. I also have shop-lights with LED lamps overhead 6’-8” and this washes the remaining space. My advice, save your money, experiment with bulbs and fixtures or and a combination of them.

Could you share details of where you get colour balanced bulbs and their spec? I searched everywhere and could not find any source of bulbs that guaranteed the same level of colour reproduction as the R9 (ie CRI of 98). I tried many different task lights with various LED and halogen bulbs and for me the R9 is the best solution I have found.

I also found that bulb specs would never give the exact CRI level, it was always "above 90". I tried phoning several suppliers and they were pretty clueless. I am in the UK however, maybe you have access to alternative sources in the US.
 
Could you share details of where you get colour balanced bulbs and their spec? I searched everywhere and could not find any source of bulbs that guaranteed the same level of colour reproduction as the R9 (ie CRI of 98). I tried many different task lights with various LED and halogen bulbs and for me the R9 is the best solution I have found.

I also found that bulb specs would never give the exact CRI level, it was always "above 90". I tried phoning several suppliers and they were pretty clueless. I am in the UK however, maybe you have access to alternative sources in the US.



Amazon sells these CRI98 led light bulbs. UK link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/DiCUNO-Equ...+daylight+white+cri+98+806+lum,aps,192&sr=8-6

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I have ceiling light that has 4 - 48 inches daylight fluorescent tube. The R9 is overpriced and I do not like the design with the exposing wires in between the arms. I bought two of these from Amazon when they are on sale for CAD$75 each (44 GBP) which has 3 led light bars and the two on the side are rotatable.

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