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04-11-2011, 09:59 PM
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I am grateful grapefruit
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Local Source for cheapo Light Tent/Lights?
Hey, anybody know a local place for a Light Tent / Lights?
I'm looking for some cheapo ones - I saw a few places like Kerrisdale/Broadway/LD which has that Optex one or something, but it doesn't come with a white background....
Any suggestion? I'm looking to get one soon to do some shots for my friend - she makes custom toys.... Local because I'm hoping to get the shots done in the next few weeks.
TIA!!!
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04-11-2011, 10:11 PM
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I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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I have a light tent that I don't really use if you want to buy it, cheep cheep
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04-11-2011, 10:23 PM
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oooOOOOOoooo
how big is it?
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04-12-2011, 12:11 AM
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after making two (one broke already haha) i gotta say, from reading countless tutorials, the best DIY setups involve using large panels that you can hold with ... some sort of holder. like the ones we use on a lab bench that have clamps and such. it provides far greater flexibility than a tent, and you will not be restricted as to where you put your lights.
check this out.
if you can find the right setup using a tent, it's also great and no hassles. it's when you need to change the setup/style when you run into problems.
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04-12-2011, 05:14 AM
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04-12-2011, 10:19 AM
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^ill buy it if he doesnt haha
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04-12-2011, 08:32 PM
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sold to Garson!
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04-12-2011, 11:23 PM
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It's awesome, except he obviously set it up as a trap. The thing springs open while I'm driving in my car - it's sitting next to me and literally scares the bejesus out of me.
Thanks Bill!
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04-13-2011, 05:13 AM
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Can't wait to see some shots from it!
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04-13-2011, 02:10 PM
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RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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I would have suggested InspironPhoto.com they have a warehouse in richmond but its much cheaper to buy everything through their ebay store " stylist_store "
So far I have bought a portable 5x7 collapsable background, 1 7' light stand and umbrella speedlight head for the light stand.
I can say that the quality is pretty damn good and the prices are just right.
They have light tents of all sizes too. worth checking out IMO.
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04-13-2011, 02:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nismo200SX
I would have suggested InspironPhoto.com they have a warehouse in richmond but its much cheaper to buy everything through their ebay store " stylist_store "
So far I have bought a portable 5x7 collapsable background, 1 7' light stand and umbrella speedlight head for the light stand.
I can say that the quality is pretty damn good and the prices are just right.
They have light tents of all sizes too. worth checking out IMO.
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i ACTUALLY contacted them on Ebay - as I was trying to find a local seller I could go to and pick up the item.
Either way, I got the light tent now from Bill, I just need some lights - I just don't really have any spare lamps, might just go to ikea to pick some up.... we'll see.
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04-13-2011, 03:36 PM
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do they allow local pickup? i'm assuming we'd have to include the postage fee anyways right ...
edit: InspironPhoto.com allows local pickup, and the prices actually look the same to me compared to ebay.ca
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