Swift Goldmember  1,225 posts Joined Dec 2006 Location: Ohio, USA More info | Mar 30, 2007 12:08 | #451 Love this thread, thanks guys:
Unfortunately, without Photoshop my shots turn out like this with the background:  Canon 550D | Canon 70-200mm f/4L USM | Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | Canon Speedlight 430EX | Raynox DCR-250 Macro
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Ok, I am not happy with the previous light tent I made from a PVC frame and bed sheet. I've been looking thru this thread and decided to try the box construction.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.
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carbonXevo8 Senior Member 370 posts Joined Jul 2006 Location: Long island, New york More info | Mar 30, 2007 12:23 | #453 cfpackerfan wrote in post #2955686  Hi Tom...those aren't bad at all.  A couple things though.... I can see the creases in your paper... and you need to clean your sensor.  Indeed I do. Thanx cat. I thought it was the lens. I'm only usign the kit lens right now (god I hate this lens). I cant afford the 24-70l 2.8 that I REALLY want. haha Do you know how long canon takes to clean and the send the camera back? Tom
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cfpackerfan I love my tail!  51,606 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2006 Location: Beautiful Southern Utah Relevant posts: 813 More info | Mar 30, 2007 12:31 | #454 You don't need to send it to Canon. Cat -the femine feline with the namby arms. Loquacious, but not to a fault.
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Swift Goldmember 1,225 posts Joined Dec 2006 Location: Ohio, USA More info | Mar 30, 2007 12:37 | #455 cfpackerfan wrote in post #2955885 You don't need to send it to Canon. Get yourself a Rocket Blower, do a quick search here for sensor cleaning, read up a bit on it, gird your loins, and go for it. You'll be good to go in no time. This may be a stupid question, but where exactly is the sensor? I think I know, is it that small round white thing where you grip the camera, to the right of the lens? Canon 550D | Canon 70-200mm f/4L USM | Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | Canon Speedlight 430EX | Raynox DCR-250 Macro
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cfpackerfan I love my tail! 51,606 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2006 Location: Beautiful Southern Utah Relevant posts: 813 More info | Mar 30, 2007 12:44 | #456 Swift1 wrote in post #2955911 This may be a stupid question, but where exactly is the sensor? I think I know, is it that small round white thing where you grip the camera, to the right of the lens? Look HERE Cat -the femine feline with the namby arms. Loquacious, but not to a fault.
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Swift Goldmember 1,225 posts Joined Dec 2006 Location: Ohio, USA More info | Mar 30, 2007 12:52 | #457 Thank you very much! I was on that site, just didn't scroll down enough. Canon 550D | Canon 70-200mm f/4L USM | Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | Canon Speedlight 430EX | Raynox DCR-250 Macro
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bcap MR. PP  7,364 posts Joined Aug 2006 Location: Niagara, Ontario More info | Mar 30, 2007 13:15 | #458 Grea link thanks Bryan
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Freff Senior Member  910 posts Likes: 3 Joined Aug 2005 Location: South Wales. UK More info | Mar 30, 2007 14:12 | #459 Thanks. Now how can I improve on getting a good allround solid black. Tony
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Thats as good if not better than I get with a lastolite box. These are great packshots - and packshots sell packs! Kit list ......
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steguis Senior Member  704 posts Likes: 1 Joined Feb 2007 Location: NYC More info | I could resist it and tried this DIY myself. Went to Home Depot, picked up 2 250W work lights, cut out a cardboard box and tried to take a few pics. I was disappointed. My conclusion was that the paper I was using on the sides was blocking too much light. I ran out to Walmart and picked up some black foam board and constructed my own box. 13" wide, 15" deep, 15" tall. I also bought some type of material for $1.00 per yard. It's some kind of fabric that's near transparent. This time MUCH more light came in and the shadows under my figures came out much better. Anyway, enough blabbering...here are some pictures:
Sample pics (reside and a bit of PP: upped contrast and brightness a bit):
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jbarclay Goldmember  2,353 posts Joined Mar 2006 Location: Colorado More info | This is really too much fun. You guys are putting up some great shots. I gave it a try myself.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Jack
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cbock Senior Member 918 posts Joined Jan 2005 Location: La Mesa, CA More info | Mar 31, 2007 01:32 | #463 very nice jack. i still haven't been able to get a reflection like that. looks like all you need is a little windex. Body: 1DIIn
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Hank2122 Member  238 posts Joined Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA More info | Mar 31, 2007 01:41 | #464 Is 250w good enough or should i spring for the 500w? STEGUIS- how did those 250w work for you?
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Laramie Still livin' the cowboylife  3,220 posts Joined Nov 2006 Location: Inland Empire, California More info | Mar 31, 2007 01:45 | #465 Hank2122 wrote in post #2959440 Is 250w good enough or should i spring for the 500w? STEGUIS- how did those 250w work for you? this is a great thread! They had 500w lights at Ralphs Supermarket for $8.99 in the hardware aisle. 5DIII | 40D | 17-40 f4L | Tamron 28-75 2.8 | 50 1.4 | 70-200 2.8L | Oly Zuiko 50 macro | Tamron 1.4x
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