Cheap Lightbox at TARGET!

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Krash

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Hey, so I've been wanting to better my photo skills and have been reading up on all the DIY outfits here on IAP.

I was at Target today and check out what I found!

A perfect lightbox.

It was $8. It is mine now.

I took a few pix with only one external light. Vast improvement!
 

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Look at picture #2...It's actuial a storage cube....Not pulling up the sku on line but, I've long ago discovered that in store retail inventory doesn't always get reflected on line..
 
Nice results Kelly! Thanks for sharing. Most new pen turners have as much trouble getting a good picture of their pen as they did turning it! Looks like you got over that hurdle quickly!
 
Mr Vic said:
Look at picture #2...It's actuial a storage cube....Not pulling up the sku on line but, I've long ago discovered that in store retail inventory doesn't always get reflected on line..
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I thought the same thing... "my daughter's college storage unit". Thinking further... "well, it might meet all that we need!"

Nice post!
 
Whitehat1994 said:
It's my first step for my pen photos! I like the pens as well! Are you using lights outside the "tent" as well?
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I had one gooseneck light with a fluorescent in it. I plan on buying a couple more which should make the lighting even better.

I couldn't find it online either but maybe just go into Target or Walmart and wander around the laundry or storage section and see if anything jumps out at you. That's what I did and got lucky!
 
plano_harry said:
Nice results Kelly! Thanks for sharing. Most new pen turners have as much trouble getting a good picture of their pen as they did turning it! Looks like you got over that hurdle quickly!
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Thanks!

These pix are pretty good even with a single light. A couple more and I should be set!
 
Mr Vic said:
Look at picture #2...It's actuial a storage cube....Not pulling up the sku on line but, I've long ago discovered that in store retail inventory doesn't always get reflected on line..
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I figured out before I posted that it was a storage cube...but having the SKU (if it was readily available) would be far easier than pawing through Target's online search engine (which I find generally weak and frustrating).

I figured I could also drop by The Container Store or similar departments at Lowes, Home Depot, etc and find something similar...but Target is just as convenient, so if the SKU was added to the thread, it would save the rest of us from duplicating the effort to track it down...
 
My wife and I went by a different Target near our house and I went to get the SKU. I couldn't find the same storage box at that location so I guess i was just lucky. The storage box is related to the attached picture, same company and same fabric.
 

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I went and found one yesterday, but it was pretty dirty. Great idea though. Thanks for posting!
 
navycop said:
Would this work? Amazon.com - Household Essentials Medium Tapered Storage Bin with Handles, Natural Canvas -
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You know Mike, I don't think so. Although it has the same form, the fabric will probably end up too thick. The one I bought has brilliant wite thin fabric so it translates the light really well. The fabric is more like a thin nylon. You might look in the laundry section or the small storage section at your local store and see if you can find anything that will work.
 
If I could find a clean one ; I will get it. But I am going to try the PVC tube one!
 
TonyL said:
If I could find a clean one ; I will get it. But I am going to try the PVC tube one!
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I don't know that it needs to be that clean since it is just diffusing the light and isn't in the picture. Plus, you could probably get it for half off and clean it pretty easy.
 
I mentioned recently to another person the lightbox I bought from adorama (pretty sure) it was like 29.99 shipped and it includes 2 lights. Really not bad at all. It's not pro caliber, but its delivered to your door no fuss...

just a thought.
 
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Krash said:
TonyL said:
If I could find a clean one ; I will get it. But I am going to try the PVC tube one!
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I don't know that it needs to be that clean since it is just diffusing the light and isn't in the picture. Plus, you could probably get it for half off and clean it pretty easy.
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You are right, but I built a nice one out of PVC. I have plenty of light too. Now I just need to learn how to use it/take pictures.
 
Just an FYI, for $30 at Amazon you can get a lightbox, 2 lights, 4 background colors, and a tripod. It also folds up into a little carrying case, including the lights and cords.

I use this one myself and it's been great. My wife grabs fabric scraps at JoAnn's for me to use as alternate colors but you can obviously use anything.

http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Ph...UTF8&qid=1397665836&sr=8-2&keywords=light+box

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eliasbboy said:
Just an FYI, for $30 at Amazon you can get a lightbox, 2 lights, 4 background colors, and a tripod. It also folds up into a little carrying case, including the lights and cords.

I use this one myself and it's been great. My wife grabs fabric scraps at JoAnn's for me to use as alternate colors but you can obviously use anything.

Amazon.com: LimoStudio Photography Photo Studio Lighting Kit Set Photo Studio Light Box, 2 x High Output Lights, 4 x Chromakey Backgrounds, 1 x 41-Inch Camera Tripod, AGG778: Camera & Photo

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The lights from these ones on amazon aren't that good and get VERY VERY hot. Be careful.
 
eliasbboy said:
Just an FYI, for $30 at Amazon you can get a lightbox, 2 lights, 4 background colors, and a tripod. It also folds up into a little carrying case, including the lights and cords.

I use this one myself and it's been great. My wife grabs fabric scraps at JoAnn's for me to use as alternate colors but you can obviously use anything.

Amazon.com: LimoStudio Photography Photo Studio Lighting Kit Set Photo Studio Light Box, 2 x High Output Lights, 4 x Chromakey Backgrounds, 1 x 41-Inch Camera Tripod, AGG778: Camera & Photo
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I have that same setup, minus the tripod. The lights don't generate enough light.

The backgrounds are permanently creased from being folded. I've tried ironing them but can't get the crease lines out. The white background they show in the assembled lightbox surprisingly has zero crease lines....all of the backgrounds that came with my set show crease lines that detract from images.

I'm not overly impressed with it...
 
I purchased the Target Small Wire Bin today..as originally was posted. It's by Room Essentials...numbers on the tag are 9002050603 which I believe is their SKU..another number on the tag is 002050603R00ID0934980043 Hope that helps!!!
 
bekeeper said:
Krash said:
Hey, so I've been wanting to better my photo skills and have been reading up on all the DIY outfits here on IAP.

I was at Target today and check out what I found!

A perfect lightbox.

It was $8. It is mine now.

I took a few pix with only one external light. Vast improvement!
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I think this is the same box from amazon.

Amazon.com - ClosetMaid 8697 Fabric Drawer, Natural - Closet Storage And Organization System Drawers I just ordered 2.
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Wow, sorry to say that these won't work. These are thick canvass that won't transmit light at all. If you can, cancel the order .... unless you just need some canvass drawers.
We have some of these as storage so I am very familiar with them.
 
I just received a very nice light box through Amazon, from:
http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Ph...id=1398978858&sr=8-1&keywords=photo+light+box

LimoStudio Photography Photo Studio Lighting Kit Set Photo Studio Light Box, 2 x High Output Lights, 4 x Chromakey Backgrounds, 1 x 41-Inch Camera Tripod, AGG778

It is really great. Comes with light box folded neatly into a black valese, 4 roll of colored mater, red White, Blue, and Black as well as lights and a tripod. Unbelievable at the price of less than $30.
Unfortunately the lights did not get packed. I contacted the people and they.promised to ship the lights ASAP. Just the box alone is worth is to me as I have some lights. It also has three pockets on the case for the tripod.
 
Seems like I just invented the wheel. Sorry, but I was so excited when I got it, I wanted to share, ha ah. Great minds often think alike, hey?
 
Great Idea

I was about to build a light box today and saw this. Great idea. Will buy one today!
 
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