Please point me in the direction of a small product/light tent...

[Diego Garcia]

Hi,

I would like a small light tent to do some stuff with at home to pass the winter away.

Any ideas where to search one out online thanks?

Pete.

[Matt Charlton]

How small?

I got that Hama mini studio XL thing from the last group Hama order for £30 which is quite nifty, its not all that big though.

[Diego Garcia]

Ideally for action figures and the like mate.....

[Matt Charlton]

it'd be spot on for that then Pete.

http://www.devoncamera.co.uk/index.cfm/photographic/Products.Details/product_id/582/subject/hama_mini_photo_studio_easy_xl

Its about £34.99 from most places, we got it for £30 from Hama because it was a big group order, I'm not sure when the next group order will be though.

[Diego Garcia]

it'd be spot on for that then Pete.

http://www.devoncamera.co.uk/index.cfm/photographic/Products.Details/product_id/582/subject/hama_mini_photo_studio_easy_xl

Its about £34.99 from most places, we got it for £30 from Hama because it was a big group order, I'm not sure when the next group order will be though.

Thanks mate - that sounds ideal. Appreciate that. :thumbs:

[Matt Charlton]

no probs :)

I want to do something with mine this coming weekend I think. I ain't taking those Star Wars figures out of their boxes though.....I'll think of something.

[Diego Garcia]

no probs :)

I want to do something with mine this coming weekend I think. I ain't taking those Star Wars figures out of their boxes though.....I'll think of something.

Classic. Thankfully, my brother has a complete set of unboxed 77 originals in the Vader carry case - showing my age there though.

I once bought a C3P0 carry case rammed full with 77 originals with sabers and blasters for £11.00. Two in each slot as well.
Could not believe my luck.

[Matt Charlton]

Wow, now thats good luck :)

mmmm 77 originals

[mrgubby]

Don't know if This (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=38260&criteria=light%20studio&doy=27m11) is what your after, its only £12.99 . I bought one last year and its excellent

[Diego Garcia]

Wow, now thats good luck :)

mmmm 77 originals

Trouble is I sold them for heroin......:( :cuckoo:

[Venomator]

Don't know if This (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=38260&criteria=light%20studio&doy=27m11) is what your after, its only £12.99 . I bought one last year and its excellent

:agree: with MrG there ... a first class bit of kit for the price ... and as it's so portable it is so very versatile too ...:thumbs:

Incidentally Maplins delivered mine next day and are an excellent retailer for other stuff too ... recommended ... :D





:p

[Diego Garcia]

Don't know if This (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=38260&criteria=light%20studio&doy=27m11) is what your after, its only £12.99 . I bought one last year and its excellent

Nice one - I work just ten mins away from Maplins :)

[Venomator]

If they don't got it locally their internet service really is first class Diego ... :thumbs:







:p

[Joe T]

The maplin one is good.

[chuckles]

The maplin one is good.


But it hasn't got a lid!.... or at least the image doesn't show one :( The front is totally open too, that will still show the camera/photographer with shiny (Doh, the photographer hasn't got shiny objects:) )

We got ours from KPProf of Cambridge (http://www.kpprof.com). Not as cheap as Maplins thoiugh. Wouldn't be without ours great fun so controllable

We got a much larger one - the shots I took of Marianne's granddaughters were taken with them inside!

[Venomator]

But it hasn't got a lid!.... or at least the image doesn't show one :( The front is totally open too, that will still show the camera/photographer with shiny


Illustration is entirely innaccurate ... or you could argue it is just demonstrating its versatility ... :D

The unit certainly does have a lid when it is used properly ... but you are right it does not have a front ... however an offcut of net curtains or similar with your lens poked through would soon sort that ... :thinking:





:p

[rayfin]

Depending on your budget Pete you should check out this supplier too http://www.stevesphotoshop.co.uk/

He does a good range of light tents plus lighting as well and matched kits. Prices seem pretty good.

Ray

[chuckles]

Depending on your budget Pete you should check out this supplier too http://www.stevesphotoshop.co.uk/

He does a good range of light tents plus lighting as well and matched kits. Prices seem pretty good.

Ray

They're certainly are! Looks the same as we have .... and cheaper - Grrrr! Well worth the money.....

Ven..... if it's got a roof as well then that's a good idea.... ;)

Reminds me ... I must snap Marianne's Ferrari soon! :thumbs:

[chewyuk]

no probs :)

I want to do something with mine this coming weekend I think. I ain't taking those Star Wars figures out of their boxes though.....I'll think of something.

and you had a go at me for my fish ;) :) :lol:

[Matt Charlton]

I did not! I'm envious.

[chewyuk]

It's OK, my figures are boxed and in the attic too ;)

[chuckles]

They're certainly are! Looks the same as we have .... and cheaper - Grrrr! Well worth the money.....

Ven..... if it's got a roof as well then that's a good idea.... ;)

Reminds me ... I must snap Marianne's Ferrari soon! :thumbs:

Just an example.......Two flashes and a light tent! (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=13404)

[dod]

I've got the Maplins one, totally unused, cover postage and it's yours.

[RobbieW]

The Hama mini studio appears to come with a Blue and Black background, does anyone know whether the Maplin one comes with anything?

Any recommendations on what to use? persumably a sheet/material would crease, would a sheet of card be sufficient?