Another DIY light box, with build and test pics

i got mine at sears for $9.95 each. they're switchable between 250 and 500 watts. they work well.

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!

With this current setup the 250w is just fine although now I wish I had spent the extra $2 for the ones at sears that are switchable since you will need the extra light especially if you're building a bigger lightbox.

Canon User wrote in post #2957587
Thats as good if not better than I get with a lastolite box. These are great packshots - and packshots sell packs!

Do you mean my efforts. if so that's very reassuring and I'm on the right track. Excuse my ignorance but what are 'packshots'?

'EDIT' I googled packshots. Now there's a whole new area to expand into.

cbock wrote in post #2959424
very nice jack. i still haven't been able to get a reflection like that. looks like all you need is a little windex.

Hahaha, I know it looks dusty, doesn't it. Believe it or not I did clean the glass before I started shooting. I think the glass had a lot of bubbles in it. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Maybe all the bubbles contributed to the good reflection.

Thanks for the nice comment. I'll work on the dust spots a little more.

Has anyone in Britain been able to find suitable lamps? I went to my local B&Q today, which must be one of their smallest stores, hoping I could join in the fun but and they only had normal household or garden lighting. Ended up leaving with a toilet seat instead.

Michael.

mij wrote in post #2962536
Has anyone in Britain been able to find suitable lamps? I went to my local B&Q today, which must be one of their smallest stores, hoping I could join in the fun but and they only had normal household or garden lighting. Ended up leaving with a toilet seat instead.

Michael.

Try your local Machine Mart. £10.00 each for the 500w.

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Freff wrote in post #2962572
Try your local Machine Mart. £10.00 each for the 500w.

Got the same ones in Jewsons at the same price......

mij wrote in post #2962536
Ended up leaving with a toilet seat instead.

A toilet seat isn't really going to work with this setup, but if you do find a use for it then please do share!

Someone else on this thread found the lights for £6 in Netto. I checked my local store and they had sold out.. you might want to check yours.

I beleive Homebase and Wickes also has the lights as mentioned above for £10... or you could buy them on ebay, delivered for the same price.

mij wrote in post #2962536
Ended up leaving with a toilet seat instead.

Michael.

Wait, did you find a DIY ringlight plan?

How funny would that be, a toilet seat on the front of your camera. LOL

cowboylife wrote in post #2959445
They had 500w lights at Ralphs Supermarket for $8.99 in the hardware aisle.

What's the price of the 250s your comparing?

Ralphs? interesting. I'll give them a try.

At home depot, 250w is $8/each and the 500w is $14/each.

Cheers all for the help, I will find out which of those stores I have locally and try to visit one of them next week.

Michael.

my first attempt ever with a light tent. thanks pepperoni.

any comments

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Okay, so here's the first shot (well, the first shot after changing the WB to Tungsten) using my lightbox:

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I also sense a red tint, Was it like that before you uploaded it?


I think if you place the lights lower, I will reduce the shadows underneath the camera. Dont quote me on it though.

my husband and I are currently working on my diy light box, i hope to have pics to share soon!