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jmowreader

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14. Put flash units in softboxes on it

Reply to csziggy (Original post)

Sun May 11, 2014, 04:05 PM

May 2014

Old Nikon SB-24s and other vintage flashes can be had REAL cheap these days. You'll need two, one on each side.

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Scored a photocopy stand! Need help on the bulbs for it and maybe rewiring [View all] csziggy May 2014 OP

It's going to be tough finding 12" tubes at all, much less... TreasonousBastard May 2014 #1

I've been thinking I'd have to replace the lighting system csziggy May 2014 #2

I'd worry about the light pattern more than anything else... TreasonousBastard May 2014 #5

Yes, that is why I'm wondering if those shorter length lights might not work csziggy May 2014 #8

The smaller items might best be done on the scanner anyway... TreasonousBastard May 2014 #10

I've got great scanners csziggy May 2014 #12

I used to have one that was similar Major Nikon May 2014 #3

I'm debating - I'd prefer to use a digital camera but I do have a 35mm available csziggy May 2014 #4

One problem you may run into is lens focusing distance Major Nikon May 2014 #6

I have a choice of lenses for the D70, all will auto focus csziggy May 2014 #7

The 18-70 or the 28-80 will probably be your best bet Major Nikon May 2014 #9

Thank you - that will let me get started csziggy May 2014 #11

There's only 300dpi (or less) of information in the best color print Major Nikon May 2014 #13

Put flash units in softboxes on it jmowreader May 2014 #14

I really would rather not mess with flash units csziggy May 2014 #15

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