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oljensa


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Post Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:33 am     Reply with quote

Hi there!

Ok I'll admit it I have bought a photo tent. But to my defene is that it was a while ago. I have noticed that it has its limitations and that I almost never use it. Well, now I'm thinking a photo table might be a good idea. Something like this: http://www.photax.se/std/fotobord/electra_fotobord.htm . What is your experience from photo tables, good or junk?

Thanks!
hhltdave5


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Post Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:00 am     Reply with quote

A photo table is much better than a light tent. It is better because you can light the base and back from behind which means you can light the background separately which is what you need. It also allows you to shoot from more angles than a light ten will. Really nothing wrong with a light table as long as it is big enough to handle your biggest table job.
semmickphoto


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Post Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:11 am     Reply with quote

Thanks for posting, this is exactly what I need.
oljensa


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Post Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:38 am     Reply with quote

semmickphoto wrote:
Thanks for posting, this is exactly what I need.


Cool :)
oljensa


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Post Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:41 am     Reply with quote

hhltdave5 wrote:
A photo table is much better than a light tent. It is better because you can light the base and back from behind which means you can light the background separately which is what you need. It also allows you to shoot from more angles than a light ten will. Really nothing wrong with a light table as long as it is big enough to handle your biggest table job.


Thanks Dave!
rinder99


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Post Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:57 am     Reply with quote

Exactly what you need. I would prefer a bigger one But this is miles ahead of a Light tent. I use this one. 39 inches and heres a good tutorial how to use them.

http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-the-cubelite-litetable
 
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