Light Box for Slide copying
Dec 3, 2015 11:02:02 #
A nice week of mid to upper forties forecast, so I will be out with cameras. As winter sets in, I will be digging into the "slide mountain" and revisiting some b&w negatives to "digitize". Rather than use any of my current improvised lighting -- either desk lamp, photo floods behind a scrim, etc. I am thinking of one of the led light boxes. I want one that operates off house current, can be wall hung and is no more than $125 (or so). Any experience?
Dec 3, 2015 11:04:56 #
Can you give an example of "one of the led light boxes"? I have a mountain of slides too!
Dec 3, 2015 11:07:42 #
Its in the 40's and windy here in the North east today , I'll be heading out shortly to a new park to see what I can find to shoot. Can't help you with the soft box , sorry . Hope u get some great shots.
Dec 3, 2015 11:08:37 #
bsprague wrote:
Can you give an example of "one of the led light boxes"? I have a mountain of slides too!
If you go out to Adorama & B&H and search light boxes, you will find a bunch.. Plan to use it with the setup posted previously.
Dec 3, 2015 11:10:17 #
bdk wrote:
Its in the 40's and windy here in the North east today , I'll be heading out shortly to a new park to see what I can find to shoot. Can't help you with the soft box , sorry . Hope u get some great shots.
Thanks! Good luck to you as well!
Dec 3, 2015 11:29:32 #
I think you need a light source that replicates the wavelength intensity of normal daylight. Or am I not understanding simething.
Dec 3, 2015 11:33:37 #
John_F wrote:
I think you need a light source that replicates the wavelength intensity of normal daylight. Or am I not understanding simething.
I thought so too, until I looked into it. All you need to do is have light within normal ranges and adjust the white balance in camera -- and / or shoot raw and adjust later.
Dec 3, 2015 11:41:51 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
quixdraw wrote:
A nice week of mid to upper forties forecast, so I will be out with cameras. As winter sets in, I will be digging into the "slide mountain" and revisiting some b&w negatives to "digitize". Rather than use any of my current improvised lighting -- either desk lamp, photo floods behind a scrim, etc. I am thinking of one of the led light boxes. I want one that operates off house current, can be wall hung and is no more than $125 (or so). Any experience?
This is the one I'm using:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1115995-REG/porta_trace_gagne_1012_2_led_10x12_led_stainless_steel.html
Dec 3, 2015 11:45:01 #
RWR wrote:
Thanks! Looked at it!
Dec 3, 2015 11:57:24 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
quixdraw wrote:
Thanks! Looked at it!
It's larger than you need for copying, but it's also useful for sorting slides and a diffused light source for close-up work. For copying, I lay a sheet of black construction paper with a window cut out over it.
Dec 3, 2015 12:03:43 #
RWR wrote:
It's larger than you need for copying, but it's also useful for sorting slides and a diffused light source for close-up work. For copying, I lay a sheet of black construction paper with a window cut out over it.
Here's how I copy -- since I copy no tripod, it would be useful if it will wall hang -- having it big enough for sorting, and for use as a light source -- both an added bonus. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-352833-1.html
Dec 3, 2015 12:27:28 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
quixdraw wrote:
Here's how I copy -- since I copy no tripod, it would be useful if it will wall hang -- having it big enough for sorting, and for use as a light source -- both an added bonus. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-352833-1.html
You can use picture-frame wire to hang it on the wall. You won't need the diffuser on your slide holder, it will only act as a neutral density filter.
Dec 3, 2015 12:34:53 #
RWR wrote:
You can use picture-frame wire to hang it on the wall. You won't need the diffuser on your slide holder, it will only act as a neutral density filter.
Great suggestion! Wouldn't have thought of it! May need to make a different slide holder -- the ES -1 doesn't appear to be removable.
Dec 3, 2015 14:08:40 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
quixdraw wrote:
Great suggestion! Wouldn't have thought of it! May need to make a different slide holder -- the ES -1 doesn't appear to be removable.
Or remove the Plexiglas cover of the light box. :)
Dec 3, 2015 17:53:51 #
quixdraw wrote:
A nice week of mid to upper forties forecast, so I will be out with cameras. As winter sets in, I will be digging into the "slide mountain" and revisiting some b&w negatives to "digitize". Rather than use any of my current improvised lighting -- either desk lamp, photo floods behind a scrim, etc. I am thinking of one of the led light boxes. I want one that operates off house current, can be wall hung and is no more than $125 (or so). Any experience?
Home Depot have LED lights on a stand for under $100. Just a simple work light.
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