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04/14/2006 08:17:55 PM · #1 |
Hi All
I want to upgrade my lenses and get a good ring flash as well as a normal flash. What do you suggest.
Second part - How can I fabricate lights for photography without paying an arm and leg. I am on a tight budget, thus keep that in mind when giving suggestions.
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04/14/2006 08:25:34 PM · #2 |
Here's a link to something posted here at DPC recently about making a lightbox.
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04/14/2006 08:33:14 PM · #3 |
For simple studio lights, get utility clamp lights. Lowes and the like has them, I got mine for $6 each, and stuck those twirled flouresent bulbs in them so they don't heat up. Easy to mount, easy to use, good light, and best of all, cheap!
This site Makeshift Photo has instructions for a homemade ring flash. Don't know if you're interested, but I'll pass it along.
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04/14/2006 08:57:22 PM · #4 |
Great stuff - Not very good with building things - will definately attempt the lightbox - doesn't seem to be too much of a rocket science. The ring flash might be a diferent story.
You guys definately saved me some money. Don't let the iedeas stop there - Keep em coming.
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04/14/2006 08:59:18 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by OdysseyF22:
For simple studio lights, get utility clamp lights. Lowes and the like has them, I got mine for $6 each, and stuck those twirled flouresent bulbs in them so they don't heat up. Easy to mount, easy to use, good light, and best of all, cheap!
This site Makeshift Photo has instructions for a homemade ring flash. Don't know if you're interested, but I'll pass it along. |
Thats what I use for lighting too! Works great and they arnt expencive! |
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04/14/2006 09:11:29 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by marcellieb:
Great stuff - Not very good with building things - will definately attempt the lightbox - doesn't seem to be too much of a rocket science. The ring flash might be a diferent story.
You guys definately saved me some money. Don't let the iedeas stop there - Keep em coming. |
The lightbox took me about 15 minutes to cut and assemble. Worth every minute and every penny (2600 of them to be exact). Added a clearance sale white sheet ($5) and clearance fabric by the yard ($1/yard).
I also use 3 $6 clamp lights but put 100W daylight bulbs in them.
Extra tip: At the dollar store they may have little round plastic towel holders that stick to the wall. You shove a bit of fabric in them and stick to the wall. Instant backdrop. Hard to explain, but works like a charm. |
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04/14/2006 09:14:34 PM · #7 |
haha, just looked at the lightbox link, and it's the same one I made, too. PVC is very easy to work with, and my lightbox works great. Like dahkota, I use 3 clamp lights with it, and don't have any trouble. There's some post-processing needed to balance it out a bit, but all easy, quick stuff.
Good luck!
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