Fiber optic and light emitting diodes (LEDs) provide a safe and flexible system that meets visibility challenges in photographic manufacturing darkrooms. They greatly benefit darkroom operators who would otherwise work in complete darkness.  LEDs allow faster adaptation of the human eye and permit optimal target visibility.

This is achieved by understanding the sensitivity of the rods in the eye, which are responsible for night vision.
Intensity and wavelength can also be manipulated to activate the cones in the eye, which are responsible for tasks involving reading with minimal damage to dark adapted rods.

The spectral output of the LED’s used in our darkroom products are not only in the peak sensitivity of the eye but are also in the least sensitivity of the product creating a win/win situation. Our safe light practices and low voltage, cost effective darkroom lighting products are far superior in many ways. Aside from the product integrity (no fog), the elimination of uncontrolled light sources such as hand lights, greatly influences operators’ efficiency and are much more ergonomically correct.

The versatility of our products voltage requirements for overhead lighting allows for 24vdc wall plug in transformer or 24vdc central power supply. The industrial fiber optic light (IFOL) for path lighting uses 24vdc and also allows for 9vdc battery for portable applications.

Darkroom lighting provides an ideal system for the following reasons:

• Low-voltage with minimal current draw can be  up to 90 times more efficient than incandescent;
• Cost effective in product purchase, product installation, and product maintenance;
• No color filters that can break down;
• Better control of the light;
• Up to 100,000 hours of operating life;
• Durable and shock resistant.

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