2700K DSLR Converted to 5700K ????

[marc robert]

I'm attempting to DIY 2 narrow table top 55 Watt Flourescent Lights (F55W2D) that are actually dimmable for table top use with a tent. I've just found lamps that are 3500 Kelvin in addition for use with this.

These lamps are only 8" x 8" as I'm doing only Macro and small items and should provide even lighting plus they will be dimmable.

My only concern is that they are 2700K and presently no one manufacturers a 5700K equivilant.

Question: My Olympus 510 has many equivilant seetings for these applications, but will setting the white balance to either 4000 / 4500 / 6600K / or Custom equal that of a true 5700K specific designed Lamp?

The other reason for this DIY is that I have very little area to set this up and these lamps will only have a total depth of 3 1/2" and will allow me to place these quite close to the tent, and I'm getting these lamps gratis is another incentive.