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Post by radio on Aug 12, 2017 8:19:17 GMT -5
I have experimented with a small box lined with with white paper, an open front and white transparent top for a light above, but the results are not all that great. As good as cell phone cameras are these days, I use it instead of a camera , but need better lighting for my finished jewelry pics.
Any ideas for one that won't break the bank and is suitable size for a single ring or pendant pic? I've looked at many light boxes on the internet, but nearly all are much larger than I want
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Post by aDave on Aug 12, 2017 12:12:06 GMT -5
I have experimented with a small box lined with with white paper, an open front and white transparent top for a light above, but the results are not all that great. As good as cell phone cameras are these days, I use it instead of a camera , but need better lighting for my finished jewelry pics. Any ideas for one that won't break the bank and is suitable size for a single ring or pendant pic? I've looked at many light boxes on the internet, but nearly all are much larger than I want I seem to recall that Tela rockjunquie is using a small light tent for her work. I think her photos look great...she seems to think the shine on her finished stones is washed out a bit. What is "break the bank" for you budget-wise? Here are search results from Amazon for "light tent," and the prices on some don't seem that outlandish. Good luck. Dave |
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 12, 2017 12:48:08 GMT -5
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Post by radio on Aug 12, 2017 17:07:00 GMT -5
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Post by aDave on Aug 12, 2017 18:08:49 GMT -5
If you end up getting one, please do a report. I am still researching myself. Tela rockjunquie hit on color temp. The above two seem to have what you would be looking for. I seem to recall that 5500 k is considered a "daylight" bulb. I guess intensity would be the consideration after that. Good luck! Dave |
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Post by radio on Aug 12, 2017 18:18:23 GMT -5
If you end up getting one, please do a report. I am still researching myself. Tela rockjunquie hit on color temp. The above two seem to have what you would be looking for. I seem to recall that 5500 k is considered a "daylight" bulb. I guess intensity would be the consideration after that. Good luck! Dave The only alterations I will do on my photos is a small tweak on brightness and sometimes contrast, so color temperature of the lighting is very important I refuse to alter or adjust colors in any manner. If they look that "off" I will re take them, or simply not post them anywhere. |
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Post by orrum on Aug 12, 2017 18:40:15 GMT -5
Hey great thread Arlen! Wonderful info and link Tela !!
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Post by radio on Aug 12, 2017 19:06:10 GMT -5
Hey great thread Arlen! Wonderful info and link Tela !! How the heck you doing you hillbilly?!?!? Ready to come back to Branson yet?  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2017 20:35:40 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 13, 2017 9:53:22 GMT -5
Tommy's set up ONLY WORKS FOR HIS MAGICAL SELF!!!! Like everything else he does, he makes it look too easy! LOL! Us mere mortals should not attempt it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 13, 2017 9:56:59 GMT -5
The second one that you linked to will need to be used in a dark room. Well, any of them should be, but that one has a lot of open side. Plus, make sure you set the white balance. I'm a bit impressed by it. It's small enough for me to want to try it, too. But, I do use the full size of mine sometimes...
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Post by Tommy on Aug 13, 2017 11:18:37 GMT -5
Yeah... I'm not sure if I can even explain (or defend) mine very well and it surely isn't something I can give any scientific details on. As Tela said it seems to work for me but it might just be a combination of direct light and residual light from the fluorescent lights in my garage and a big east facing window. I don't use any filters or any other doo-dads, just direct LED light and I'm on my third cell phone using it. I did a LOT of failing before I arrived at something adequate for taking my Etsy photos. It was born out of the remains of one of those light tent kits that I bought on Ebay. The only thing left is ONE of the lights which I cut off the base and hung from the top of my "box" if you can call it that. It's basically just one thin sheet of white plastic I brought home from work - similar material can be had from Tap Plastics in the bay area - I don't know if you all have a plastic shop like this. Maybe a craft store like Michaels etc. Something about the curvature of the plastic reflects the light just right - If I use two sheets at a 90 degree angle it gets very dark.  One thing I've realized though is it has a very pin-pointed range - meaning even large cabochons push the limits and the outer perimeter of the photo gets very dark. |
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Post by orrum on Aug 13, 2017 11:54:10 GMT -5
Hey Arlen I am sorta down n out right now. Had a infection in my back and they cut the fire out of me. Not allowed to go outside etc now. But I shall get going in the shop soon! Yes man I want to come to Branson and watch the master silver smith work for a couple of weeks!!! You better try a piece of that turquoise from Kingman!;;I threw a spall from our curb bashing into the Loto vibe. It didna grind up or even shape much! It didn't shine either. It came out and I was amazed because it's a very pretty light blue!!! I am going to Zam it to see if it shines. Have a good day my friend!!!
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Post by radio on Aug 13, 2017 18:00:49 GMT -5
Hey Arlen I am sorta down n out right now. Had a infection in my back and they cut the fire out of me. Not allowed to go outside etc now. But I shall get going in the shop soon! Yes man I want to come to Branson and watch the master silver smith work for a couple of weeks!!! You better try a piece of that turquoise from Kingman!;;I threw a spall from our curb bashing into the Loto vibe. It didna grind up or even shape much! It didn't shine either. It came out and I was amazed because it's a very pretty light blue!!! I am going to Zam it to see if it shines. Have a good day my friend!!! Sorry to hear you are under the weather my friend. I hope you heal and recover quickly! January through March is the slow season in Branson, so that would be a good time to kill a couple of weeks. I have not cut a cab from it, but the big piece of resin that had a sliver of Turquoise on it that polished up quite nicely. I keep it in my display to help explain the stabilization process to folks and show them the resin. |
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