Does anyone still take pictures in a lightbox?
I have a Nikon D5600 with a AF-S Nikkor 18-140 mm 1:3.5-5.6 GED and AF Nikkor 70-300 mm 1:4-5.6 G.
In my 25 years living in Santa Fe I accumulated lots of indian jewelry (mostly bolo ties). I would like some quality pictures so go with the appraisal in my deposit box.
RustyNM wrote:
Does anyone still take pictures in a lightbox?
I have a Nikon D5600 with a AF-S Nikkor 18-140 mm 1:3.5-5.6 GED and AF Nikkor 70-300 mm 1:4-5.6 G.
In my 25 years living in Santa Fe I accumulated lots of indian jewelry (mostly bolo ties). I would like some quality pictures so go with the appraisal in my deposit box.
I do, occasionally, but I can get about the same effect by taking the subject outside in a shade with a neutral background. And I don't have to dig out the light box. Good luck.
Yes. However, like a lot of photographic equipment, it has a specialized use. So, it's not an everyday item.
--Bob
RustyNM wrote:
Does anyone still take pictures in a lightbox?
I have a Nikon D5600 with a AF-S Nikkor 18-140 mm 1:3.5-5.6 GED and AF Nikkor 70-300 mm 1:4-5.6 G.
In my 25 years living in Santa Fe I accumulated lots of indian jewelry (mostly bolo ties). I would like some quality pictures so go with the appraisal in my deposit box.
I’m a member on Badger & Blade, which primarily features shaving. A lot of folks on their use light boxes to show off their setup.
RustyNM wrote:
Does anyone still take pictures in a lightbox?
I have a Nikon D5600 with a AF-S Nikkor 18-140 mm 1:3.5-5.6 GED and AF Nikkor 70-300 mm 1:4-5.6 G.
In my 25 years living in Santa Fe I accumulated lots of indian jewelry (mostly bolo ties). I would like some quality pictures so go with the appraisal in my deposit box.
Still use a lightbox occasionally for shooting my wife's Swarovski crystal pieces or my diecast cars.
RustyNM wrote:
Does anyone still take pictures in a lightbox?
I have a Nikon D5600 with a AF-S Nikkor 18-140 mm 1:3.5-5.6 GED and AF Nikkor 70-300 mm 1:4-5.6 G.
In my 25 years living in Santa Fe I accumulated lots of indian jewelry (mostly bolo ties). I would like some quality pictures so go with the appraisal in my deposit box.
Positioned properly, a lightbox can provide attractive illumination, but I think that a light tent would be better suited for your purpose.
There are over a dozen new ones available. Very high-quality, very versatile.
I used to use a light box for product photos. Now I use a Ring light and put products on a white back round--poster board. I may have to put a another white board up to block out extraneous light.
This is a cool system. But it can distort what you're trying to shoot.
DICK32 wrote:
This is a cool system. But it can distort what you're trying to shoot.
No idea if it that would happen. I just found and read the article.
From what i know, it is not for sale at the moment.
Yes, I photograph watches, jewelry, gemstones, etc. with a light box, actually several different sized ones, depending upon the item being photographed. Most people doing this kind of work want repeatability. The light box and 5000 degree K lights help me achieve this.
Many different sizes are available on ebay. Avoid any that include 'strip LED' lights or opaque/solid sides for the light box.
For just a few 'insurance' pictures, you might get by with an inexpensive light box and bounce flash.
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