Was it worth it? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/31/2006 10:09:21 PM · #1

I decided to go all out and invest in one of those expensive (wink, wink) light tents, I chose this one (click here) for a whopping $8.16 (I decided not to use the cement - I'm returning that to Home Depot - saved $2.67, 25% off the original investment!). :-) Two additional desk lamps (I already had one), another $22. Total investment - about $30.

So, was it worth it? Here's my first shot - comments welcome. In particular, do you find that green leaf distracting? Personally, I like the additional color dimension (otherwise the image would be relatively just pink & black), but not sure of the placement. Only post processing done was some cloning out of water droplets on the black cloth and very slight levels adjustment.

Total construction time for the light tent was 35min. Fun and very inexpensive project! I'd recommend it if you are looking for a quick and easy mini home studio.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

03/31/2006 10:16:39 PM · #2

Yep, looks worth it! Wanna build me one now?

Seriously, though, what did you use to cut the PVC? I have very few tools...

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/31/2006 10:17:59 PM · #3

I left a comment on the pic

03/31/2006 10:19:41 PM · #4

Originally posted by Melethia:

Yep, looks worth it! Wanna build me one now?

Seriously, though, what did you use to cut the PVC? I have very few tools...

Thanks!
I have a little hacksaw that I used. You could get one for about $5 (I almost bought another one cause I couldn't remember if I had one at home.) :-)

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

03/31/2006 10:22:30 PM · #5

Originally posted by Beetle:

I left a comment on the pic

Thanks for the comment! Great perspective on the leaf. I have not done too many floral shots, so "arranging" flowers is definitely not my forte.

ragamuffingirl

Sony Alpha NEX-5N

03/31/2006 10:37:12 PM · #6

Wow! I want one!

vtruan

Nikon D5100

Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon

03/31/2006 10:40:37 PM · #7

Oh my. This makes a field man like me want to build one too. Such nice shots, all of them.

Cam

Sony DSC-F717

03/31/2006 10:44:24 PM · #8

My g/f bought me one about a year ago. It was already built- some brand name box...so more expensive. But they rock.

Its really fun being able to contol the light, and having some control over the pic and not worrying about outside factors.

Katmystiry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

03/31/2006 11:02:25 PM · #9

I have that same tent and just love it. Took hubby only about 30 mins at most to build it for me. Edit to say .. we didn't cement it either, it makes it easier to store because it all folds up.

Message edited by author 2006-03-31 23:06:10.

mpeters

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

03/31/2006 11:15:33 PM · #10

Even easier than a hacksaw is a PVC pipe cutter. 3-6$ and very easy to use.