Table for "still" photography - how to

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

06/13/2005 02:29:55 PM · #1

Here's the thing!
I was looking to get one of those tables for STILL.
something that looks like this:

But then it costs A LOT of money, for just a table (over 200 bucks). I'm pretty sure I can get one, for a lot less money!!!
The thing is, I'm no carpenter, architect or specialist in any way, to come up with a lil' project to build it up!
But I know (from my past experience with Lego) that I can put things together!
Is there any "gadget-builder kind of person" amongst us, that would be able to come up with something like that!? I'm pretty sure lots of ppz can benefit from that!

Waitin' on yo guys......

tristalisk

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

06/13/2005 02:36:49 PM · #2

I'd be happy to take this one on. It might take a couple of days so i'll have to put this thread on watch to see if i can find a bit of free time. Any idea what any of the dimentions are?

Message edited by author 2005-06-13 14:38:07.

LoudDog

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

06/13/2005 02:42:58 PM · #3

plumbing PVC or electrical conduit and some odds and ends. Maybe $100 total (with the lights) and a few trips to home depot.

06/13/2005 02:45:58 PM · #4

Originally posted by tristalisk:

I'd be happy to take this one on. It might take a couple of days so i'll have to put this thread on watch to see if i can find a bit of free time. Any idea what any of the dimentions are?

Lets see:
Height 40" X width 24" X depth 24"

I was looking to get something bigger than that. The height is just ok, but it doesn't seem wide, deep enough! What you say?

06/13/2005 02:48:04 PM · #5

Originally posted by louddog:

plumbing PVC or electrical conduit and some odds and ends. Maybe $100 total (with the lights) and a few trips to home depot.

I kind of know what to use already to build it up, I just want something to follow you know, like a project, so I don't end up with a table that looks like Frankenstein!!!

and there is such thing as Home Depot in Brazil LoL!

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

06/13/2005 02:49:18 PM · #6

Something more or less like this table!!!!

nomad469

Nikon D700

06/13/2005 03:07:32 PM · #7

What kind of light would work for this ???

kjennings

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

06/13/2005 03:11:39 PM · #8

and this table would be for just like....closeups of small(er) objects?

06/13/2005 03:27:04 PM · #9

Originally posted by nomad469:

What kind of light would work for this ???

I'm thinking of using fluorescent type of lighting!

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

06/13/2005 03:28:51 PM · #10

Originally posted by kjennings:

and this table would be for just like....closeups of small(er) objects?

For still objects! More of advertising type of shots, products and such. One day or another, we all have to make pic of that kind of stuff, and that requires a "more controled" enviroment! This is just the thing fort that!
Works for catalogs and brochures, but that also depends on what kinf of product you're going to shoot!

mkirdal

Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel

06/13/2005 03:41:41 PM · #11

Instead of this table, you can use a light tent. Visit :
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You can find light tent fom 25 to 40 USD.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

06/13/2005 04:05:35 PM · #12

Originally posted by mkirdal:

Instead of this table, you can use a light tent. Visit :
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You can find light tent fom 25 to 40 USD.

I've seen it, but it looks like the type of thing to use when u're on the run.

Apple iPhone

06/13/2005 06:08:23 PM · #13

Bill Hubers' Light Box How to

or

Light Tent Test

maybe one of these will help you make a low cost light box

Message edited by author 2005-06-13 18:09:41.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

06/13/2005 07:11:08 PM · #14

Originally posted by di53:

Bill Hubers' Light Box How to

or

Light Tent Test

maybe one of these will help you make a low cost light box

Those are very interesting links!!!

It's somewhat easier to build, with the advantage of been able to dismount it! I like it a lot.

the initial idea was to build something like this:

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Been the last pic the way the lights would be mounted to the frame on the table!

Apple iPhone

06/13/2005 07:50:29 PM · #15

Design them and add them to the light tables that are in the links :)_ I know you can do it :)
clamp lights with truelight bulbs in them would work hooked to the frame...

Originally posted by scuds:

Originally posted by di53:
Bill Hubers' Light Box How to

or

Light Tent Test

maybe one of these will help you make a low cost light box

Those are very interesting links!!!

It's somewhat easier to build, with the advantage of been able to dismount it! I like it a lot.

the initial idea was to build something like this:
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Been the last pic the way the lights would be mounted to the frame on the table!

CEJ

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

06/13/2005 08:24:38 PM · #16

Originally posted by scuds:

Something more or less like this table!!!!

Piece of cake. How much you willing to pay for this puppy including shipping to you and all parts plus my labor? I can build it for you in two days once all parts are received. Then add on the instruction manual I will have to write for you to put it together with photos, audio, video, written versions so anybody can do it.

EDIT: This really is easy to build. And very easy to write a manual how to put one together. I think if you dig down in your skillset you can find the tools you need.

Message edited by author 2005-06-13 20:26:59.

ButterflySis

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

06/13/2005 08:26:46 PM · #17

Originally posted by scuds:

But I know (from my past experience with Lego) that I can put things together!

LOL! Thanks for the laugh. :-D

I would say PVC pipe as well. Have you checked Ebay at all?