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Im trying to make a light tent,how thin should the white fabric be,i have2 lights for sides,1 for top with 26 watt florescent curly bulbs,a 14x14 frame,a707 hp camera.I searched the forums but still unclear.thanks
 
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You want something somewhat but not totally sheer. The idea is to diffuse the light so it is more even. You should get a good idea if you hold the fabric between a light and another object to see how much light it transmits and how even it disperses the light. hope this helps.
 
I used a white bed sheet and have had good luck with it. As the pen changes color or the background I use is lighter or darker, I have to adjust the apiture and shutter settings on the camera anyway.
 
I've also heard that a white sheet works best. I wish I had room for a tent, but once I finish my turning shop, I'll have it. I may use a white bin, like Jimgo uses.
Rob
 
A light tent does'nt take a whole lot of room. Mine is only about 12"x18". And it stores on a shelf out of the way. It only weighs a pound or two.
 
I bought the sheerest white fabric I could find. I think it was like $3 a yard and I bought two yards. I made my "tent" using PVC and PVC fittings and made it about 20x20x20 or so. The light source I have are the halogen construction type 500 watt jobs and they worked well for me.
 
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<br />Me too, PVC and a sheet and 500watt work lights. I did put overhead lights on top to help eliminate some shadowing.
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My wife has a proffessional photographer friend,she went today and got 2 big pieces of what he calls deffusion fabric,will try it this weekend with some different bulbs he recommended.the fabric seems very sheer.
 
I just used what I had around. I was trying not to spend much,(if any) money. If you go to my web site or get a look at any of my pictures on the "show off your pens" forum, you'll see that my shots come out pretty well. I think they look good. Especially for an ammature.
Let us know what you come up with and post a few picks for us to see.
 
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