Photo Tent Kit

[jleiwig]

Who has the best deal on photo tent kits? I'm looking for the one that comes with lights and a mini tripod plus backgrounds. I remember seeing them at walmart a while back, but haven't seen any recently.

 

[Mazzywv]

not sure who has the best deal, but i have seen them on ebay.

 

[jimofsanston]

I got mind from Ritz camera. several to chosse from.

 

[hewunch]

I got mine off of ebay. Made a big difference in my pictures.

 

[dgscott]

Harbor Freight has one that I use -- folds down into a nice little compact carryall.
Doug

 

[palmermethod]

Here is Harbor Freight link and info:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=65797


[FONT=arial, sans-serif]A complete desktop kit with fold up light box, 2 lights, mini tripod and two-pocket nylon carrying case for portability.
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• Backdrop provides clean backgrounds and optimal lighting which can provide you with studio quality pictures using your own camera
• Convenient carrying case features a built-in handle to easily transport the studio around[/FONT]

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[/FONT] [FONT=arial, sans-serif]Studio box dimensions: 16" L x 16" W x 16" H; Folding base (unfolded): 20-1/2" L x 8-1/4" W x 1/2" H; Telescoping pole: 11" L to 16-3/4" L; Light assembly: 9" L x 2-5/8" L x 3-3/4" deep; Light cord: 69" L; Backdrop cloth: 31-3/4" L x 16-1/4" W x 1/64" thick
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[FONT=arial, sans-serif] [/FONT][FONT=arial, sans-serif]ITEM 65797-0VGA[/FONT]

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[FONT=arial, sans-serif]$39.99[/FONT]

 

[BigShed]

I also got mine off Ebay, it came with 3 coloured background cloths and 2 glossy acrylic tables, 1 white and 1 black.

I would recommend getting one with CFLs (low enegery compact fluoros) rather than the halogen lights.

Not only will they give a softer light, but they will put out much less heat whilst you are working. Mine have a colour temperature of 5200K.

Once you get one, you may want to read through this site for some very useful tips on light tent photography.

 

[John M]

I need one of those too, damn, just to many things to buy.

 

[its_virgil]

Here are some common color temp of various lighting situations.
1700 K Match flame 1850 K Candle flame 2700–3300 K Incandescent light bulb 3350 K Studio "CP" light 3400 K Studio lamps, photofloods, etc. 4100 K Moonlight, xenon arc lamp 5000 K Horizon daylight 5500–6000 K Typical daylight, electronic flash 6500 K Daylight, overcast 9300 K CRT screenDo a good turn daily!
Don

Mine have a colour temperature of 5200K.

 

[its_virgil]

The Harbor Freignt tent looks exactly like the one I purchased...American Recorder SIB-101CS Photo Studio-in-a-Box

for $75 or so three years ago.

Do a good turn daily!
Don

Here is Harbor Freight link and info:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=65797


[FONT=arial, sans-serif]ITEM 65797-0VGA[/FONT]


[FONT=arial, sans-serif]$39.99[/FONT]