Photo Studio In A Box

[Mer]

Hi,

Just ordered this: http://americanrecorder.com/catalog/popup_image.php?pID=157

American Recorder's Photo Studio In A Box.

Looked perfect for what I want/need to do and looks like it comes with everything I'll need.

Eric

[DoubleE]

Pretty slick looking all-in-one unit. What was the cost?

[Mer]

Worked out to about $70 shipped. That's wholesale though. Not sure what the street price on them is.

[Dennis]

Looks pretty good. There was lots of discussion on a very similar looking setup in the Darkroom section. Should be perfect for taking pictures of small items like what you make. Good find.

Dennis

[Mer]

Just found a ton on ebay for $64 shipped.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsmile701QQhtZ-1

This is a really good price.

[Mer]

Actually if you scroll down to the bottom of this page:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsmile701QQhtZ-1

you'll se them for $39 + $15 shipping. I just cancelled my original order and picked up one of these. $54.00 shipped is pretty good.

[Mer]

Just a quick follow up,

My Photo Studio:

http://cgi.ebay.com/PHOTO-PORTABLE-STUDIO-COMPLETE-IN-A-BOX-EBAY-LIGHT-KIT_W0QQitemZ230104576437QQcategoryZ30088QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

arrived today exactly as described. I'm very happy with the quality for the price.

Can't wait to get some photos taken.

Eric

[johnmw1]

Eric,

Question about voltage set up. I assume it is 110v or is adjustable to 240v.
I would like to get one of these set ups, but am decided by voltage ultimately. Apart from that how is it?

Thanks
John

[Mer]

Yup, it's a 110 setup.

I'm very happy with the overall quality for the money. Nice sturdy material.

[johnmw1]

Thanks for the quick reply Eric,

Bummer, now I have to really think is it worth the value without the lights?

John

[GeeQue]

Please post some pics taken with this set-up :001_smile

[Mer]

Definitely,

I'll have some newly modded Progresses finished that I'm looking forward to shooting.

Eric

[Mer]

Here's one I just took:

http://users.dls.net/~maier/progress1.jpg

This is my first time shooting with a light box. I'm very happy with the results.

[DoubleE]

Very nice photo and very nice looking Progress!

[GeeQue]

Very nice indeed !

[mark the shoeshine boy]

HOW BIG OF AN ITEM COULD YOU PUT IN THAT WITH GOOD RESULTS ???

DANGS CAPS

is it big enough to put a hat in it or is that too big...

thanks,

mark the shoeshine boy

[DoubleE]

One of these the size of a car would make your life a lot easier wouldn't it Mark????

[rtaylor61]

One of these the size of a car would make your life a lot easier wouldn't it Mark????

I'm thinking one a bit larger than a car would work better...:biggrin:

Randy

[DoubleE]

I'm thinking one a bit larger than a car would work better...:biggrin:

Randy

I thought about that after I posted it and KNEW some smart&%$ would comment! I had it narrowed down to 3 but you led the pack Randy! You haven't lost your touch!:a30:

[mark the shoeshine boy]

ha ha ha ....

i was really serious about the that...if it is big enough or not...

I have hats for sale and clothes that would look better photographed with this type of setup...

as a side note, if I had one like the one Randy told me about earlier with an online dealership...now that ould be awesome...

mark tssb

[Mer]

It's basically a 16" x 16" space you've got to work with. Might be a little small for a hat but I'm not positive.

[qwerk]

I came across this article about how to make a $10 light box the other day.

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html

I'm hoping to get some time to build one this weekend. I'm very new to using an SLR and I don't have a flash yet. The article says you can just use natural light.

Anyone have any experience with one of these?

-Dan

[DoubleE]

I came across this article about how to make a $10 light box the other day.

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html

I'm hoping to get some time to build one this weekend. I'm very new to using an SLR and I don't have a flash yet. The article says you can just use natural light.

Anyone have any experience with one of these?

-Dan

Dan:

Here's (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11746) another thread about the same principle. I built one of these with a box I had in my garage, used paper towels to cover the openings, taped two pieces of printer paper together for my background, and was out $0.00. I just use one tall desk lamp shining through the top and a couple of pivoting mirrors to direct light back where I want it. I use it frequently for my SOTD pix. Good luck

[letterk]

I've made a box like that. It works really well. However, I couldn't find a place to store it without ripping the tissue paper every time. I replaced it with a light tent that I bought on ebay for $40.

[xChris]

Thanks for the quick reply Eric,

Bummer, now I have to really think is it worth the value without the lights?

John

As long as the wiring can handle 240V, and there's no electronics in the lamps, you should just be able to switch the bulbs to 240V-rated bulbs to use the whole setup.

[johnmw1]

As long as the wiring can handle 240V, and there's no electronics in the lamps, you should just be able to switch the bulbs to 240V-rated bulbs to use the whole setup.

Chris Hi,

Just for an update, I bought a new light box from a local photography shop here minus lamps. I then bought a couple of small desk lamps with 5000k natural light lamps for it.

I am soon to put this together to see how I go with it all.:smile:

Cheers
John

[mcooper450]

You guys are killing me . . . and my budget. Ordered the AR SIB-100 at Amazon (actually comes from 47th St., so no free shipping). $72.90. We shall see what we shall see.

Great thread.
Mike