The GZG Digest V2 #1287

Oops, I thought Ott only made full-spectrum lamps -- I just assumed that
is what Costco was carrying (didn't look that closely). That does explain
why they were only $30 -- I believe the full-spec light replacements
retail for around $30.

Full-spectrum lamps aren't particularly necessary, unless you are
painting for competition or are using them for you light source for digital
photography. Regular incandescents and florescents make somewhat minor, but
noticeable changes to colors, washing some out while adding a hue to others.
If you are just painting for the tabletop, I wouldn't bother unless money
isn't a concern.

> I noticed Costco started carrying Ott Lights (the desktop version)
about a
> month ago. I'm not sure if this was a limited offering (I haven't

> I just bought one of these about 2 weeks ago.