Want better pix of your work?Check this out

[David Lee]

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/2/7/28154.jpg

I picked this up at Heartland America (http://www.heartlandamerica.com/browse/item.asp?product=portable-photo-studio-for-dummies&PIN=67407&GUID=3BB2DCA2-EFD0-4AA1-9719-E9EADEEE33CF&BC=S&DL=SEH1#) I thought some of yous might like it...

a bargain at $30...

my handywork since buying it...
http://www.castawaytoys.com/files/Phantomthrone_3_hi_res_small.jpg
http://www.castawaytoys.com/files/Phantom1_1_1_.5_hi_res_small.jpg
http://www.castawaytoys.com/files/Achmed_2_Hi_Res_small.jpg
http://www.castawaytoys.com/files/Achmed_1_Hi_Res_small.jpg

-Dave

[MegoScott]

I have the same kind of set up, use it for trading cards all the time. Great deal. Great pics, Dave!

[The Bat]

Wow Dave...that's AWESOME!! I need that...and it IS a bargain!!:yes:

[Fuzzysnail]

When can I buy that Phantom?

[Megospidey]

this is what I use to snap all my photos as well..

Suggestion: Set up your lights as shown in the picture. DO NOT shine them inside the box...it throws way too much light on the subject.

Those screens are designed to let in the right amount of light.

[thunderbolt]

I just use the lightbox that is Florida. :)

[Bo8a_Fett]

cool.......

[polyester]

Do those lights actually work Dave? I bought a tent without lights because i read so many bad things......... but my floor stand lights take up too much room...

[David Lee]

Do those lights actually work Dave? I bought a tent without lights because i read so many bad things......... but my floor stand lights take up too much room...

Yes! I couldn't see it working otherwise... They allow me to leave the flash off, so no shadows... I love this thing... totally worth it IMHO. I used to have to heavily photoshop my pix to clean them up. These, I just auto adjusted the contrast (my Sony over compensates), and cropped them to size...


-Dave

[Customslab]

i've used one for years now when i purchased mine they were 100.00 at wolf camera at the time cheepest around now i've seen them 25 - 50 bucks wouldn't take a finish pic with out it

[David Lee]

When can I buy that Phantom?

Augustish:silly:

-Dave

[MegoScott]

I actually use the lights more than the box. The set up as shown is great for clean product shots, but I like the that the lights are easily handheld so I can quickly throw light where I want for dramatic effects.

[mego73]

I will have to check this out.

[megojim]

my wife bought one for my b-day and I used it for the Sheriff of Nottingham pics. It pretty much eliminates glare. Mine is a little bigger than Dave's, . . . . . . I hear that all the time though.
. . . . . sorry couldn't resist

http://www.knockknocktoys.com/sheriffpkgf2.jpg
-Jim

[Cosmicman]

I might get this! Everytime I do a custom and I feel good about it and take a picture it looks like ***. This might be what I need! Thanks for the link!

[Meule]

I could use this too, too bad I can't find that here :please_y:

[David Lee]

my wife bought one for my b-day and I used it for the Sheriff of Nottingham pics. It pretty much eliminates glare. Mine is a little bigger than Dave's, . . . . . . I hear that all the time though.
. . . . . sorry couldn't resist

http://www.knockknocktoys.com/sheriffpkgf2.jpg
-Jim

It's all in how you use it Jimbo!:rotfl:

-Dave

[polyester]

Yes! I couldn't see it working otherwise... They allow me to leave the flash off, so no shadows... I love this thing... totally worth it IMHO. I used to have to heavily photoshop my pix to clean them up. These, I just auto adjusted the contrast (my Sony over compensates), and cropped them to size...


-Dave
Thanks Dave for the information. Now the last question..... Are the bulbs in the lights replaceable or easily replaceable? Do they tell you where u can buy them?