Light Box Mk. II

[UK KEN]

Hello All

I have used some old wood and bits and pieces to build the latest light box!

It folds up flush against the wall of my office when not in use. The "work top" when lowered reveals two flip up hinged side reflectors. I have used a permanently fixed 500-watt halogen lamp and another 500-watt free standing that can be positioned anywhere on the table.

There are three 80-watt halogen spot lamps above and in front of the table to light the foreground. The paint is dry so I am going to have to try it out! ;)

[Hannibal Lecter]

Good day, Ken!

Very impressive arrangement, my friend. I will be anxious to see how it works in practicality.

Hannibal

[WORKER#9]

Now Thats A Light Box!!!!

[Senate]

quite impressive indeed!

[Ted]

Good work! - 2 x 500W is a lot of light though...might be difficult to control? I hope to see the results soon!
Ted

[4 s ter]

Ken

Is that a light box or a tanning booth? :D

David

[Ted]

I still needed to post a pic of my setup, so might as well do it in this thread to share the info in a proper place :)
I only wish I had the space that Ken has...my attic is complete cramped and I'm using my wives desk who is not that happy about it :o the structure is kinda big and heavy.
Anyway, the four fluo tubes can be moved or positioned freely. This allows me to place them in such a way that you get a good view of the grind.
But, it's not ideal yet. When taking pictures with a white background I have to remove a lot of yellow from the pics with photoshop (even after I compensated with the right white-balance). This also makes other colors less good. This is still a difficult part and I need to do some study on that. Pics with darker background are a lot easier, but then you get more reflection on the surface which will become even harder after applying a sharpening filter...
I'm thinking of hanging a square 'tent' in the frame of thin white cloth, to diffuse the light more. :confused:
Finding proper backgrounds is even more difficult. I'll be getting a blue Walker in the mail soon, and still can't think of a proper background material that looks good with the blue coating and without making it look silly...

[WORKER#9]

Thanks Ted And Ken Its Good To See How Youve Done It, I Would Like To Build A Light Box Myself So Its Good To See Yours, I Have Got My Own Ideas But Your Pictures Certainly Help. #9

[Yojimbo]

Wow guys, my wife would never let me construct a lightbox onto anything in the house, let alone such a huge one!

I am glad i have all my spyderco's in a drawer, neatly lying side by side ( not that hard with my "collection" :o

Nice lightbox, but needs some refinements (paint the edges!) :D