Lightbox on the cheap

[manatic]

25€ worth of IKEA supplies (TJENA box and DIODER led strips) and a desk lamp: http://dawnofthelead.com/2015/07/21/bless-those-swedes-3/





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Not much to do, really! Just attach the led strips, point the desk lamp (I suggest a daylight bulb) and you're all set.

[Sendak]

Your results look great.

Simple is best,

Sendak

[uti long smile]

Great idea. Would the top strips give better coverage as a second row on the sides (i.e. closer to the floor,) if you are getting plenty of light from the angle-poise above?

[manatic]

Great idea. Would the top strips give better coverage as a second row on the sides (i.e. closer to the floor,) if you are getting plenty of light from the angle-poise above?

They actually might. Looking back, I don't know why I put the side rows so high up. I'm currently using another small box in the middle of the lightbox to boost the miniature up, closer to the side rows.

[traveller]

Wow!

This is a great solution to my poor photos.

Many thanks! I am off to IKEA tomorrow 

[manatic]

Wow!

This is a great solution to my poor photos.

Many thanks! I am off to IKEA tomorrow 

Great to hear that it's useful! Would love to see some photos eventually

[traveller]

Great to hear that it's useful! Would love to see some photos eventually

Will post some as soon as I am set up 

[FramFramson]

Damn! Might have to try this...

[manatic]

Just remember to go for a white light bulb on the desk lamp, as the led lights are quite yellow.

[traveller]

Finally setup!




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