How big should I make my light tent?

[solrac66]

I'm building one of these.

It just seems a tad small. 14"x16"x23" (give or take a few inches for the joints). Is 24"x24"x36" too big? Would two daylight temperature 90W equivalent lamps be bright enough to light something that size?


-- Carlos

[Kirk (CaptKirk)]

I think the size is fine. Mine (the light tent) is small, perfect for watches. Not sure about the light, I use a few different lamps.

[JBHII]

solrac66 said:

I'm building one of these.

It just seems a tad small. 14"x16"x23" (give or take a few inches for the joints). Is 24"x24"x36" too big? Would two daylight temperature 90W equivalent lamps be bright enough to light something that size?


-- Carlos

Mine's roughly that size...but it takes lots of experimentation to get the lighting correct. By the way, don't confuse wattage with temperature. Daylight temperature lights is definitely what you want.