15 minute DIY MFRB lightbox

[mike4066]

I'm sure this may make the photographers cringe, but for price it's pretty darn effective. It's better than nothing and works fairly well considering. No i'm not a photographer, just a geek with a camera.


Items required
1) 1x MFRB
2) Duct tape
3) HVAC Tape or white copy paper for reflector.
4) Light source
5) Camera/tripod or some stable surface


1) Turn the MFRB inside out, so that the white surfaces are on the inside.
2) Cut a out the majority of one side of the MFRB
3) Drape pillow case over cutout
4) Setup light a fwe inches back from pillow case
5) Setup a reflector on opposite side of the box to bounce light.. (I used a piece of cardboard covered in aluminum hvac tape, but white printer paper could work as well.


Info for the example photo.
Canon T3i, 18-135mm lens, Yonguno 565ex flash remotely triggered by camera F/8, 1/2 second, 200ISO, +2 EV flash compensation (Because I turned off all the other lights in the basement)

Though i'm sure somewhat similar results could be achieved without DSLR and off camera flash. I will give that a try tomorrow with my point-and-shoot.

 

[Charlie_W]

Nice pen! Good luck with the box!

 

[Chromey]

Working on a similar project. I am waiting for some strip led lights to be delivered. (Should be here Wed) http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Ligh...sim_267_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RZZNZ903XB267QX1CCA Lights come with double sided tape, I am going to tape on inside of box, then try various "filters" (old sheets and material), so the lights don't sparkle too bad on the bling on the pens. A friend has one, for his business (knifes) and gets good results. Box=Free / Various other stuff I had, so I was willing to try it. I am sure I will use the rest of lights left over at Christmas for something.

 

[magpens]

Can't beat the price, eh?!! . Gonna hafta try this !!

 

[mark james]

The pen AND the picture are beautiful Mike. I suspect not many would have matched the box with the picture! :good: