16" Photography Light Tent Backdrop Kit

[jerryd6818]

Does anyone have one of these. I've had one on my watch list for several months and am giving some serious consideration to finally dropping the hammer on it. I think I recall reading where someone said the lighting needs an upgrade. Comments?

[basser5]

Jerry..the lighting is fine for a 16" box.
When i used a 30" box the lighting was insufficient.

Tim

[Cutty]

I have one Jerry.

I also hang a dome shop light overhead sometimes. You just have to experiment until you get the light/ angle right.

The lights are plenty strong, I just keep experimenting.

I like it

[jerryd6818]

Thanks gents. Looks like something else the kids have to get rid of when I die is in my eminent future. (The light box being eminent, not my death )

[Jethro Bodine]

Got one. Be extra careful with the lights, they have a fairly short cord. Though the bulbs are encased, it provides very little protection from drop damage. Overall a nice little set-up Jerry.

[jerryd6818]

Thanks Joshua. These positive comments are good to hear. Y'all have me looking forward to this.

[Miller Bro's]

How much do those cost Jerry?

[orvet]

I have one, but I rarely use it.
To me it is a pain to set up.

Dimitri, I think I paid $35 for mine from some catalog my wife had.

I usually have to use an extra light overhead sometimes two as it does not seem bright enough to me.

[jerryd6818]

The best price I've been able to find is on eBay for $32 with free shipping. This seller has sold a boat load of them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260942185996?ss ... 452wt_1106


Dale -- I've seen several people who have opined the light as problematical. I think there's a simple solution to it. More Light.

Is it trailer park engineering? Well probably but then I'm on a trailer park budget.

[Miller Bro's]

Thank you

[orvet]

I have one like that too Jerry as well as several adjustable arm lamps I pick up at garage sales, flea markets, etc.
I use them frequently to add more light at my sander, band saw or other pieces of equipment in my shop.

[jerryd6818]

Ah ha!! So it's not just the portable light box.

[Cutty]

That's the exact shop light I was referring to Jerry.

Works like a redneck charm

[Paladin]

Got one. Be extra careful with the lights, they have a fairly short cord. Though the bulbs are encased, it provides very little protection from drop damage. Overall a nice little set-up Jerry.

Jethro nailed it on the lights. I set mine up on the bed to cut back on the bending over. I accidentally pulled a light off onto a carpeted floor and it has never worked well since. I do set up a shop light now and it works a lot better.

Ray

[jerryd6818]

Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread. AAPK is a storehouse of knowledge and I'm always learning something.

Ray -- Sounds like something I would do.

[royal0014]

Works like a redneck charm

Nope........

A certifiable Redneck would use a cardboard box, a piece cut off the old lady's best dress,
and a headlight off'n his tractor.....!

[jerryd6818]

Now where the heck am I supposed to get a tractor headlight and I don't even have an ole' lady.

[carrmillus]

....how about a flashlight and a pair of yer old drawers???........ ..............

[royal0014]

....how about a flashlight and a pair of yer old drawers???

That shade of yeller makes for lousy pictures....

[jerryd6818]

Aww, Tommy.

These days, my old drawers would certainly be big enough.

[carrmillus]

..........I've got a few "yeller" ones that are stretched so bad you could use 'em for a shelter half!!................. ..............................

[Cutty]

Well yeller in the front is way better than the brown in the back for lighting purposes.

[carrmillus]

..........now,that's funny!!!!.......... ...............

[jerryd6818]

Cutty, that's great. I giggle like a school girl every time I see that.

[Cutty]

Me too Jerry

That's why I reuse it every chance I get