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You did not say what type of camera you will be using - film or digital, but it doesn't matter that much. You might try getting some clear 250 Watt or 500 watt photoflood bulbs to temporarily put into your worklamps. Keep in mind these get really HOT and should probably only be used for short periods in the lamps which I assume are rated for much smaller bulbs. If you use film, then you'll need an 80B filter to take the redness out of the light. If you use digital, then either adjust the camera to the light or correct it in the computer after. Since you say the lights are suspended from the shed's rafters, bouncing flash will not be a good idea unless everything is painted white. A flat white ceiling is the best for bounce flash. But the light output from bounced flash is reduced and is not the best for model shots. And you can't see the results with a film camera to see if it is acceptable. Use a tripod to ensure sharpness in the images, and use the smallest lens opening to get the greatest depth of sharpness - f/22 if you can. I've been using film cameras for about 37 years now, and digital for about four years. I haven't used my film cameras for about a year now, much preferring my Canon digital SLR. Shoot lots of photos and learn from your mistakes! [:D] Bob Boudreau
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