"The Lab"

[nmatheis]

Just put this bad boy up with major help from my bro-in-law and older son...

 

[x RELIC x]

5000 posts ..following in the footsteps of @x RELIC x

At least your method was more musical!

Congrats on the big 5000 Master Gif!!

 

[Brooko]

Yes, as I mentioned - I've made them before. It's pretty easy using white construction paper, actually. I haven't made a more permanent lightbox, though. What fabric and support structure did you use @Brooko?
Or if you used an online guide, I'd appreciate a link

 
I just used a collapsible file storage box.  Cut out two windows (If I make another one I made a top window)
 
White heave card for the backdrop. Then a fine white lace type fabric for the light diffuser.
 
Doesn't make a bad job for a first attempt.  A lot easier for close ups.  I did use a couple of how-tos from youtube - but didn't bookmark them.  They're all pretty similar anyway.
 

 

 

 
Seems to doa  pretty good job - just getting the white balance consistent is hard sometimes.  That is the bit I need to work on a lot more.

 

[hakushondaimao]

At least your method was more musical!

Congrats on the big 5000 Master Gif!!

 
In honour of the GIF-meister's milestone:
 

 

[nmatheis]

I just used a collapsible file storage box.  Cut out two windows (If I make another one I made a top window)

White heave card for the backdrop. Then a fine white lace type fabric for the light diffuser.

Doesn't make a bad job for a first attempt.  A lot easier for close ups.  I did use a couple of how-tos from youtube - but didn't bookmark them.  They're all pretty similar anyway.










Seems to doa  pretty good job - just getting the white balance consistent is hard sometimes.  That is the bit I need to work on a lot more.

Looks good, Brooko. Can't you just adjust WB in post processing?

(and yes I know it's better to get WB right in camera, but photo software is soooo good these days)

 

[nmatheis]

For you geeks / nerds out there, check out The Incomparable podcasts :wink_face:

 

[acain]

I love these tips they melt into your ears.
 

 

[x RELIC x]

What are they?

Nice pic of your AK100 by the way. I keep hovering over the AK120 buy button. I can get one for $1499 CAD right now.

 

[twister6]

 

Nice review, Eric

And some damn good photos mixed in there! What're you doing for lighting?

Thanks, good sir. Picked up one of THESE a couple of weeks ago. Photos taken with iPhone, but the light box does wonders!

 
If I can only make this work with my counter top "signature" background, I would be all over it

 
 

But for now, will continue using countertop in the evening with all those over-head lights reflecting in my pictures and taking snap shots with my $150 Canon digital elph

 

[twister6]

 

  Because I always end up burning the food, I'm only allowed in the kitchen to "cook" my reviews...  And as previously stated "disclaimer", I have nothing to do (or afford to buy these appliances) - it came as part of "foreclosure" package, and probably the "reason" why house ended up in foreclosure with previous owners...

Holy professional oven come Alex we all know you are connected with a European Mob lol. Man that stand looks nice sitting there.

 
If I tell you I have to k!ll you

 
So let's just fuhgetaboutit

 

 
Btw, there is a cable wrapped around that stand, though it's not the main focus of the picture lol!!!

 

[Wokei]

[COLOR=FF00AA]Happy Father Day [/COLOR]....for fathers who are celebrating with or being celebrated

 

[DannyBai]

Received the ATE and ED9 yesterday and both sound really nice. Hard to believe the bulkiest one with the plastic housing sounds the most balanced of the bunch I've heard.

 

[Hisoundfi]

Happy Father's day to all the dads on the Lab.

 

[Podster]

Happy Father's day to all the dads on the Lab.

THX Vince, same to you. Enjoy your day

 

[twister6]

Happy Father's day to all the dads on the Lab.