willy_palacios
05-18-2006, 02:06 AM
Buy or DIY?
DIY LIGHTBOX (http://www.pbase.com/wlhuber/light_box_light_tent)
DIY LIGHTBOX (http://www.pbase.com/wlhuber/light_box_light_tent)
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View Full Version : DIY Lightbox willy_palacios 05-18-2006, 02:06 AM Buy or DIY? DIY LIGHTBOX (http://www.pbase.com/wlhuber/light_box_light_tent) willy_palacios 05-18-2006, 02:09 AM Update http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent/ http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html http://www.dennisonbertram.com/hackmaster/2005/02/macro-light-box.htm http://sodoityourself.com/the-ikea-hamper-light-tent/ http://attach.mobile01.com/attach/200510/mobile01-5a05e36bcebfdfcff2359510c4e29d66.jpg Nelson Mangaron 05-18-2006, 08:59 AM thanks for sharing graemann 08-22-2006, 07:29 AM Thanks for this. A great way to start learning about lighting. Thanks Earl Gonzalez 08-22-2006, 08:19 AM Nice find Willy :) Thanks for sharing. willy_palacios 11-14-2006, 03:22 PM so has anyone built a DIY lightbox themselves? Niko Villegas 11-14-2006, 06:46 PM already did . . . i think we have a thread on this one already . . . light tent i presume :) now im working on a prototype design for SOFT BOXES Arnel Andico 12-09-2006, 02:43 PM i'm planning to build one tomorrow... i have this 22x22x22 shipping box from work, will cut an 18x18 hole on 3 sides paint it white and wrap with white cloth. Niko Villegas 12-11-2006, 02:34 AM try using ripstop nylon instead of regular white sheets . . . :) Darryl Ong 01-06-2007, 06:09 AM try using ripstop nylon instead of regular white sheets . . . :) where do you think i can buy a ripstop nylon here in pinas? :) Earl Gonzalez 01-06-2007, 08:24 AM where do you think i can buy a ripstop nylon here in pinas? :) Mahirap pa maghanap niyan Darryl... Styrofoam or Illustration board ka nalang. :) Darryl Ong 01-06-2007, 08:36 AM ganun ba:) thanks earl,,, :) might settle nga for these items:) Earl Gonzalez 01-06-2007, 08:42 AM ganun ba:) thanks earl,,, :) might settle nga for these items:) Mas economical yan in the long run... puwede mo pang itapon on demand if you need to ditch them quick... :D benjie_ordonez 01-06-2007, 01:09 PM built the PVC light box a couple of years ago. here's the result: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/18/71210310_3033cf4cc9.jpg Darryl Ong 01-06-2007, 02:48 PM did you use a white sheet? are there other alternative that is more effective than a white sheet? thanks in advance:) willy_palacios 01-06-2007, 04:22 PM some links have been updated, they even have a Macro Lightbox :) benjie_ordonez 01-07-2007, 06:13 AM Darryl: Yes, I did use a white sheet. For lighting, I used 2 CFLs placed on each side, one further to the sheet than the other. I don't remember if I used my 580EX. Anyway, as for alternatives, I haven't really tried any alternative cover as this works fine for me. Darryl Ong 01-08-2007, 08:31 AM Darryl: Yes, I did use a white sheet. For lighting, I used 2 CFLs placed on each side, one further to the sheet than the other. I don't remember if I used my 580EX. Anyway, as for alternatives, I haven't really tried any alternative cover as this works fine for me. thanks benjie,, this will be y project for the week:) |