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OT: cheap light tent

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  • 07-13-2012, 03:42 PM
    tsy72001
    OT: cheap light tent
    I found a cheap light tent on Amazon, I think this is even cheaper than making one.

    http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-...=ILKVN689YHX9Z




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  • 07-13-2012, 03:45 PM
    tsy72001
    Here is a whole kit for $38.

    http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-T.../ref=pd_cp_p_3




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  • 07-13-2012, 07:24 PM
    ama1997
    the tent is two small. May work ok for babies. But then you will have to buy something else big enough to take pictures of the adults. The lights in the second kit are crap. Dont waste your money on them. They are that cheap for a reason. Its better to buy better quality stuff in the beginning. It may be more expensive now. But down the road. You will not have had to replace it 10 times.

    If your going to go cheap, at least go this way. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRO-NEW-PHOT...item2a201bd181 with this kit you can change the bulbs. The bulbs will put out more light. And again you can change the bulbs out for daylight balanced bulbs. They will be a lot better than the little kit you showed in your 2nd link.

    Or even something like this http://www.amazon.com/XPRO-Studio-Ph...rds=light+tent

    I recently changed my setup for taking pictures of snakes. Ill try and set it up this weekend and get you a few pictures. Explain what is going on and how much it cost.

    Here are a few pictures taken with my setup, the way I have it setup now. Pictures taken a few days ago.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...eMochi150g.jpg

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Keeper206g.jpg

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...alePYB110g.jpg

    These were taken with a single light. So there is a little shadow. But not to bad.
  • 07-13-2012, 07:33 PM
    tsy72001
    I ordered the 16" without the lights, it will work for the size my snakes are now.



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  • 07-13-2012, 07:51 PM
    SlitherinSisters
    Huh, that looks pretty neat, it is small :( I'm not sure if the 24 inch would be big enough for adults. I really would like a nice light tent one of these days so I don't have to edit the background out by hand!
  • 07-13-2012, 08:01 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    Re: OT: cheap light tent
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SlitherinSisters View Post
    Huh, that looks pretty neat, it is small :( I'm not sure if the 24 inch would be big enough for adults. I really would like a nice light tent one of these days so I don't have to edit the background out by hand!

    Stephanie if you are looking for something bigger here is a good one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-32...ht_3677wt_1270

    I have the smaller version since I prefer to take pictures of my adults outdoor and I love it.

    Those are the lights I am using http://www.ebay.com/itm/390377370983...84.m1423.l2649
  • 07-13-2012, 08:08 PM
    1nstinct
    hey deb, are you using any other lights with those? like a external flash or anything? i just got my light box and the lights you are using wed in a kit. have not set it up tho yet:( just wondering if you are using any other lights, or did you get new light bulbs?
    thanks
    this is the kit i just bought looks good and easy set up/take down for the price have not used it tho i will sunday
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o00_s00_i00
  • 07-13-2012, 08:37 PM
    oskyle1567
    Re: OT: cheap light tent
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tsy72001 View Post

    I have this one. The lights are not bright enough best just buying the first one you posted and get your own lights.

    It does an ok job this was shot with a cannon rebel xs.
    http://s779.photobucket.com/albums/y...t=IMG_2433.jpg

    - - - Updated - - -

    http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/y...7/IMG_2433.jpg
  • 07-13-2012, 08:37 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    Re: OT: cheap light tent
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 1nstinct View Post
    hey deb, are you using any other lights with those? like a external flash or anything? i just got my light box and the lights you are using wed in a kit. have not set it up tho yet:( just wondering if you are using any other lights, or did you get new light bulbs?
    thanks

    I have my flash on auto and it generally go of.

    Those are some of the pictures I took with the tent and lights I have posted.

    http://stewartreptiles.com/wordpress..._hognose03.jpg

    http://stewartreptiles.com/wordpress...ellesser03.jpg

    http://stewartreptiles.com/wordpress...pomale2_01.jpg
  • 07-13-2012, 08:47 PM
    1nstinct
    thanks deb, what camera you using? what lens? and what settings?(sorry so many questions just love some of the pics you take)
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