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etrigan63
10-15-2007, 20:14
Don't know if this is the right section, but I'm looking for a good tabletop studio solution for photographing small to medium sized objects. I picked up one of those portable Lightbox things from Calumet, but it came with no instructions and I have no idea how to unfold it so seams don't show.

So I've given up on that and am looking for a tabletop kit (with lights). I will be shooting with my M8. Can you kind folks point me in the right direction?
etrigan63
10-16-2007, 12:35
Anyone?
Beuler?
pesphoto
10-16-2007, 12:39
Maybe tell us what you are trying to shoot and we can help you out with specifics.
Gordon Coale
10-16-2007, 13:52
Check out How To: DIY $10 Macro Photo Studio (http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html) at the Strobist (http://strobist.blogspot.com/).

All lighting tricks will be revealed.
pesphoto
10-16-2007, 14:27
Beuler? You there?
etrigan63
10-16-2007, 20:02
Sorry just got back from a 12 Girl Band concert. I am looking to shoot computer components and peripherals (plus any photo parephenalia I want to put on sale here. I got one of those Calumet light tents that folds flat, but the stinkin' POS came without instructions. I can't find the receipt either so I'm giving it up as a wash.

What I need is a complete kit with lights and the tent that fits on a tabletop and doesn't cost a mint.
etrigan63
10-18-2007, 20:20
OK, I feel stupid. I called Calumet and they explained to me how to unfold the silly thing. However I am still in need of some good tabletop lights. I would prefer halogen based (MR-16 or GB-10 based: I can replace those ligths with cool temp LED bulbs) with built-in tabletop stands; however, flourescent units will do in a pinch.