Deal of the Day
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titan2
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wudnhed
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Cool site Nancy. I think I paid about $50 for mine.
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jkeithrussell
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What's the catch? The same kit sells on amazon for 50-80.
Seer
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I have the kit not bad the box is only 8"x8" or so with 2 lights. I get good pictures but working on better had it aboput a month now. Don't plan on taking pictures of large items though, pens stoppers etc are fine
Rollerbob
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Just an FWI, several of us ordered several weeks back. Took a long time to come in. I would rate the studio a "C" as is. You can upgrade the lighting by replacing the bulbs. The ones that come with it are pretty weak. But for $10 bucks what do you expect.
Rstyleusa
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Too good a deal to pass up...had to do it (twist my arm) :biggrin:
esears
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Thanks, I've been looking for one and shoddy quality is better than nothing? 
HSTurning
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I paid 50 (if I remember right) for the 16" x 16". I like it but the lights really are under powered. Get better bulbs, more lights or wait for a nice sunny day.
wudnhed
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Yes, mine is 16" X 16" also, it must be bigger than the one offered here but still a deal.
NewLondon88
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Definitely replace the lights. "High Powered 20 watt" ???
20 watt bulbs are not 'high power' .. but before you replace the lamps, check
the lamp sockets to see if there is a maximum rating to them. Makes no sense
to buy new lamps if the lamp socket aren't rated for them..
20 watt bulbs are not 'high power' .. but before you replace the lamps, check
the lamp sockets to see if there is a maximum rating to them. Makes no sense
to buy new lamps if the lamp socket aren't rated for them..
Thanks for the heads up I ordered mine.
Rollerbob
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Charlie, I put 35 watt in mine and seem to work fine. Word of caution....leave the lens cap off if you increase the wattage. DAMHIKT!!
jkeithrussell
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You sometimes leave the lens cap on at lower wattage? No wonder your photos are so dark.
rjwolfe3
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I could be wrong but I think he referring to the lens on the lamp, lol.
jkeithrussell
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Figured as much -- just trying to stir up trouble.
Rollerbob
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It makes for a more dramatic effect!:tongue: Plus, more fun to guess where your subject matter is in the view finder!!:smile-big:
You sometimes leave the lens cap on at lower wattage? No wonder your photos are so dark.
bitshird
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The size of the light box is only 8 x 8 x 8 that's pretty darned small.
beck3906
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Size is funny since the ad says you can take photos of mattresses..
NewLondon88
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It didn't really say who's mattress. Could be Stuart Little..
Fred
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Ya gotta remember that scientists for years worked on creating a film developer that would fix the lens cap problem. Leaving it on really, really makes for mighty 'thin' negatives and even thinner images on paper.
NewLondon88
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They DID fix the lens cap problem. You just have to view the pictures through
the lens... with the lens cap on.
the lens... with the lens cap on.
tseger
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I ordered this the last time it showed up here, when it finally did arrive, the tripod was missing. Haven't got that resolved yet.