[Michael Fraticelli]

Hi Richard

Thanx for the reply. As I mentioned earlier, (and I agree with you), I’ve learned not to trust availability at the other end. Especially in Eastern Germany. My main concern was with the issue of flicker with regard to incandescent lights/bulbs. Looks like I’m good to go, and will continue to light the set as I’m used to.

I will pack some items, (I’m used to it).

Being a ‘one-man-band’ at 62 years old has it drawbacks. Trying to connect with translators, the language problem, and unfamiliar territory all adds to it.

Thanx
Mike

[Michael Fraticelli]

Hello Mark

Can’t thank you enough for your input. And thanx for the compliments on the trailer. I post often on Apple Discussions, but it’s a battle dealing with ‘Professor types’ full of themselves. So I appreciate your simple straight forward response.

Anyway getting back to your comments; It’s great to hear that you’ve shot successfully with no flicker in respect to incandescent lamps in Germany. Let me clarify a few things; You bought a 220 volt bulb over there and simply swapped it out. (took your 120 volt bulb out).

I’m wondering how/if the 500 watt transformer would make any difference? Except for the fact, I understand that electricity is more expensive over there. If I simply use #4 220 volt bulbs in my clamp on reflector lamps, I’ll still need 4 voltage adapters. And what about the conversion to florescent bulbs over there? In this country it’s getting increasingly difficult to find incandescent bulbs anymore. These clamp lites are lightweight, and easy to pack.

Mark, how bout security issues? I guess it’s no different than over here? I packed a Lowell Tungsten lamp, stand, and umbrella and traveled to California with no trouble.

Great to hear you actually recruited help!

Thanx Mark