Lightbox kit review

Sentai Tamashii · 06-15-2012, 04:01 PM

I'm reviewing the lightbox kit I bought from eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/260942185996...84.m1439.l2649

The item arrived fairly quick via UPS, it is well packed, nothing was broken. Set up was fairly easy and intuitive, the 2 lights have these cool retractable feet but they are top heavy so beware. The lights also gets VERY HOT, it is not recommended for having it on for more than an hour. The box itself can be folded into a carrying case with pouches for the 2 lights as well as the camera stand. The kit also comes with 4 interchangeable backgrounds. I feel that it is a good set for the value, and certainly a great starter kit.

Check out the pictures:

The lamps get very hot!

The result:

Antonio is sorry for Samurai not having original storyline...

By committing Seppuku!!

Brainchild · 06-15-2012, 10:55 PM

Glad to see this is working for you. Was it necessary to have ISO 800 at a 1/40 shutter speed in order to have a solid background with this setup? The subject seems somewhat overexposed and washed out to me.

Sentai Tamashii · 06-16-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Brainchild

Glad to see this is working for you. Was it necessary to have ISO 800 at a 1/40 shutter speed in order to have a solid background with this setup? The subject seems somewhat overexposed and washed out to me.

I'm still trying different settings to get the best result, I guess when my work isn't so hectic I'll spend a day to tinker with it. The lights are a bit more focused than I like, wish it was diffused more.

Crown Athlete · 06-16-2012, 09:50 AM

I'm glad you made this post because I'm always looking for good camera settings and light setups. I have been using ISO 100 with a slow shutter speed, usually 1/10 and an aperture between f16-20 for my lightbox. I also use a 30 second timer so I don't shake the tripod.

Sentai Tamashii · 06-16-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crown Athlete

I'm glad you made this post because I'm always looking for good camera settings and light setups. I have been using ISO 100 with a slow shutter speed, usually 1/10 and an aperture between f16-20 for my lightbox. I also use a 30 second timer so I don't shake the tripod.

Yeah, the timer is a really good idea, I'm also looking into maybe getting a remote

06-15-2012, 04:01 PM	#1
Sentai Tamashii Hade ni ikuze! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Flushing, NY. Posts: 3,234	I'm reviewing the lightbox kit I bought from eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/260942185996...84.m1439.l2649 The item arrived fairly quick via UPS, it is well packed, nothing was broken. Set up was fairly easy and intuitive, the 2 lights have these cool retractable feet but they are top heavy so beware. The lights also gets VERY HOT, it is not recommended for having it on for more than an hour. The box itself can be folded into a carrying case with pouches for the 2 lights as well as the camera stand. The kit also comes with 4 interchangeable backgrounds. I feel that it is a good set for the value, and certainly a great starter kit. Check out the pictures: The lamps get very hot! The result: Antonio is sorry for Samurai not having original storyline... By committing Seppuku!! __________________ Last edited by Sentai Tamashii; 06-16-2012 at 11:10 PM..

06-15-2012, 10:55 PM	#2
Brainchild Miss Tokunation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,630	Glad to see this is working for you. Was it necessary to have ISO 800 at a 1/40 shutter speed in order to have a solid background with this setup? The subject seems somewhat overexposed and washed out to me. __________________ I'm also on: Steam\|Flickr\|Tumblr \| 3DS Friend Code: 1805-3583-1511

06-16-2012, 01:38 AM	#3
Sentai Tamashii Hade ni ikuze! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Flushing, NY. Posts: 3,234	Quote: Originally Posted by Brainchild Glad to see this is working for you. Was it necessary to have ISO 800 at a 1/40 shutter speed in order to have a solid background with this setup? The subject seems somewhat overexposed and washed out to me. I'm still trying different settings to get the best result, I guess when my work isn't so hectic I'll spend a day to tinker with it. The lights are a bit more focused than I like, wish it was diffused more. __________________

06-16-2012, 10:50 AM	#5
Sentai Tamashii Hade ni ikuze! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Flushing, NY. Posts: 3,234	Quote: Originally Posted by Crown Athlete I'm glad you made this post because I'm always looking for good camera settings and light setups. I have been using ISO 100 with a slow shutter speed, usually 1/10 and an aperture between f16-20 for my lightbox. I also use a 30 second timer so I don't shake the tripod. Yeah, the timer is a really good idea, I'm also looking into maybe getting a remote __________________