How to Use a Lightbox

[Former_Member]

Hi Guys! This is a follow up to my post on building your own pop up lightbox (that post is here: http://pareandfocus.com/index.htm/diy-lightbox-do-it-yourslelf-pop-up-light-tent/ )

This new one is about how to use your new lightbox to get the best results: http://pareandfocus.com/index.htm/how-to-use-a-lightbox

If you've been using a lightbox, but you're still having trouble getting your pictures bright enough, or the color is turning out wrong, this post is for you!

There's also some tips on choosing lighting for your lightbox. Hope it helps! Please let me know if you have any questions :)

[Beaderbeads]

Cool! Thks

[Former_Member]

I had asked about this in another place. Super! I will definitely read this :)

[Former_Member]

Very useful Info. I have made a light box using recycled cardboard boxes. This lighting info is perfect.. Thanks,,,

[Former_Member]

Thanks so much Kat! I built my own light box. I started out with two small clip-on shop lights with the bulbs you reccomended and a desk light over top. I got a blue tone and realized it was from the flurorescet bulb. I got rid of the desk lamp; bought 2 more shop lights; but switched to clear bulbs & then got very gray tones. I then started taking pictures with my box in front of a window that faces east and the pictures look good. I have a cannon sureshot and do not think there are adjustments. If I buy 2 more of the reccomended lights; do you think it will get get rid ot gray?

[elainesgems]

The tip on exposure compensation is exactly what I need. Thanks for a great post!

[Former_Member]

@BlancaBellaBoutique... Could you email me an example of the gray in your pictures?

Could you also let me know the exact model of your camera (Canon Sure Shot 90u, for example). That way I can look up in the manual if it has the adjustments you need.

[Former_Member]

Thanks a lot! :) I'm hoping to make one of these in the near future.

[Former_Member]

PS from what I can tell, the Sure Shot is a film camera. Did you mean PowerShot?

[RazzleDazzleMe]

Thanks so much for the info. This was exactly what I needed since I was getting very confused about how to get good pictures with a light box. I will play around with it and let you know how the pictures turn out.

[Former_Member]

Thanks! Yes please, keep me posted, I want to see what you come up with! :)

[ShopOrangeBlossoms]

I just made a light box, so this lighting info is very helpful. Unfortunately, I only have a camera on my smartphone and can't afford a standalone one.

[Bleuets]

Thank you very much. I have been struggling for good pictures and will definitely try the light box.

[ABeadedStory]

what kind of lights and how many do u need

[Former_Member]

@ Candace - follow the link in the original post. It explains everything.