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Post by ursus on Feb 15, 2006 19:26:17 GMT -5
I have built a lightbox. Now, what should I do for lighting? If possible I would like lighting bright enough to stop the second hand (and maybe use a polarizer). ANY & ALL information is welcome and wanted.
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Post by JBHII on Feb 16, 2006 14:24:26 GMT -5
I have built a lightbox. Now, what should I do for lighting? If possible I would like lighting bright enough to stop the second hand (and maybe use a polarizer). ANY & ALL information is welcome and wanted. Some innexpensive options: 1. Halogen shop lights - you can get them for around $20.00 at Home Depot on the stands. They are quite warm though (300w). 2. You can buy multiple clip on desk lamps from Office Max/Depot and affix them to your light box....I recommend using special "daylight temperature" photography bulbs for the desk lamps...you can find 'em on eBay. Good luck!  |
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Post by Kirk (CaptKirk) on Feb 17, 2006 18:48:23 GMT -5
John, what do you think about "natural light" bulbs? Or is it that you need really bright light to shine through the box material? I was thinking of getting a couple goosneck desk lamps. I'm still in the planning stages here.
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Post by JBHII on Feb 20, 2006 6:33:14 GMT -5
John, what do you think about "natural light" bulbs? Or is it that you need really bright light to shine through the box material? I was thinking of getting a couple goosneck desk lamps. I'm still in the planning stages here. Yep...I think you're refering to the same bulbs I refer to in #2 above...they are quite nice. Some I've used cast a blue hue (vs a yellow hue cause by halogen bulbs) but both are correctable in Photoshop). It's all about the custom white balance setting in your camera, and post photo editing. But the key is to start with very bright light. |
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Post by Vettes N Watches on Feb 20, 2006 10:23:47 GMT -5
I just discovered custom white balancing while on my last dive vacation in Honduras. Using a white slate at depth to recalibrate the camera has opened up a whole new world of natural light photography! Check this out (remember, I'm still an amateur photographer). www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1601191 |
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Post by JBHII on Feb 20, 2006 14:12:12 GMT -5
I just discovered custom white balancing while on my last dive vacation in Honduras. Using a white slate at depth to recalibrate the camera has opened up a whole new world of natural light photography! Check this out (remember, I'm still an amateur photographer). www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1601191Those are EXCELLENT photos. Are you using an underwater enclosure for your camera or a water proof model? I take it the female diver is your girlfriend? ;D |
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Post by Kirk (CaptKirk) on Feb 20, 2006 18:03:28 GMT -5
1. All I can say is WOW!!! about those under water shots.
2. The light bulbs I was refering to are "Reveal" by GE and Philips makes some too. Buy them at any store. I've used them in some of my shots.
3. Check out these plans for a homemade light tent:
www.pbase.com/wlhuber/light_box_light_tent
If I don't buy a pre-built tent I might go for the homemade version.
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Post by JBHII on Feb 21, 2006 10:08:25 GMT -5
1. All I can say is WOW!!! about those under water shots.
2. The light bulbs I was refering to are "Reveal" by GE and Philips makes some too. Buy them at any store. I've used them in some of my shots.
3. Check out these plans for a homemade light tent:
www.pbase.com/wlhuber/light_box_light_tent
If I don't buy a pre-built tent I might go for the homemade version.
Pretty nice set up in that link...I've seen it before I think...mine is similar, except I just use a translucent storage bin, with velum paper taped to the interior for added difussion...I tend to use marble tiles for back drops or acrylic stands....I like "shiny"...  |
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Post by Vettes N Watches on Feb 22, 2006 9:39:07 GMT -5
Thanks! Those pics are taken with my Olympus 8080 wide zoom in an Ikelite enclosure. That was my first attempt at natural light photography using a slate for manual white balance setting at depth. Female dive buddy...don't leave home without her  . |
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Post by JBHII on Feb 23, 2006 6:36:55 GMT -5
Thanks! Those pics are taken with my Olympus 8080 wide zoom in an Ikelite enclosure. That was my first attempt at natural light photography using a slate for manual white balance setting at depth. Female dive buddy...don't leave home without her . Very cool set up....I'm having a hard time justifying in my mind spending a lot on an underwater setup...just for snorkling...on a cruise...when I live in Ohio...  I might see what I can get for a couple of hundred...I know I can get a disposable underwater camera, but I'm betting I get worse than crappy photos from that...  |
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