Very Low Cost Photo Tent with Lights

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looks just like the one i got from harbor freight for 40 bucks. The lights are week, at least I think they are week, they barely lite up the box. But I am by no means a photo guy, but seems like they should light the hell out of the box.
 
I bought one of these a few months ago. Just keep in mind that the tent is only 8 inches cubed which is a bit small for many applications. Other than that, this really is a good buy. The lights work pretty well, the tripod is made of metal and it comes with its own carrying case.

Jim Smith
 
I got it from HF for $39.99 and I like it except for the weak lights. Still trying to make it work. Sending it back would cost almost as much as I paid for it.

Does anyone know if you can get a brighter bulb for the lights?
 
Splinter said:
I got it from HF for $39.99 and I like it except for the weak lights. Still trying to make it work. Sending it back would cost almost as much as I paid for it.

Does anyone know if you can get a brighter bulb for the lights?
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You can get brighter lights. I got mine off of ebay.
 
Their website says it has shipped but it doesn't say when or provide a tracking number. Definitely not the level of service we routinely see from our IAP suppliers.

John
 
hewunch said:
You can get brighter lights. I got mine off of ebay.
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I got a set of 50Watt bulbs at Lowes. Two cost over $12. They are much brighter and much HOTTER. I could not use the black plastic ring that screws on over the bulb because it got so hot after just a few minutes it was stinking like burning plastic. I am still not totally satisfied with the lighting results...maybe it is me or maybe it is my camera. I have tried changing the white balance setting but still not getting the background as white as I would like.
 
I just now got an email with a tracking number. Talk about taking their sweet time!

It actually shipped out on friday. So hopefully I'll see it today or tomorrow. Tomorrow being preferred as I usually beat the wifey home on Tuesdays and won't have to answer to that "what did you buy now?" look.
 
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jleiwig said:
I just now got an email with a tracking number. Talk about taking their sweet time!

It actually shipped out on friday. So hopefully I'll see it today or tomorrow. Tomorrow being preferred as I usually beat the wifey home on Tuesdays and won't have to answer to that "what did you buy now?" look.
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Got my notice today as well LOL
 
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