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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:)