Joplin and the light box trial

[Chewbecca]

I decided to make a light box tonight.
I went out and bought what I needed, came home and threw it together real quick, and I grabbed Joplin as my light box trial subject since she's probably the calmest of my geckos. I tossed in a hide for a prop and for her to climb on.

They are not the best as they were a first time try, but I think if I tweak it a bit, I could get it to work.

 

[Saphira]

Those are awesome pictures! I want a nice camera to take nice shots. (hissyfit icon):wall:

 

[Chewbecca]

Thank you!
Really, it's not my camera, it's the light box.
With light boxes, it's really all about the light/exposure.
You could get those shots with a point and shoot if you make a light box like mine.

 

[Saphira]

well...do tell... my focus on my camera sucks..LOL

 

[Chewbecca]

I use a big giant, clear sterilite container. I turn it long ways on its side.
I have two clip lamps with a 60 watt day bulb in each. I clip a lamp on top, to the side of where I want it to shine.
I bend (NOT fold) a giant piece of poster board paper into the box. I place the gecko inside.
I do not use flash because I don't have to with the bulbs in the lamps already.
You can use bright bulbs if you'd like, but I didn't want to go any hotter because I plan on using this for pics of my crestie, chewie, and gargoyle geckos, and I fear them trying to jump on the bulbs and burning their little sticky feets.

 

[Saphira]

cool Thanks.

 

[sunshinegeckofarm]

do post a pic of your light box. those are awesome shots i want to make one myself for mine so i can put them on the myspace i am making for my geckos.

 

[latshki]

amazing pictures and I really like the last one

 

[rawson5084]

Great shots and very pretty leo

 

[Paco]

Very nice Rebecca!!!Pays to know what you are doing as well!!!

 

[Malibu Barbie]

Rebecca.... I HATE when you post pictures..........................................................................












course I get so damn jealous

 

[GeckoGathering]

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos look Great Rebecca.
Nice Work!
Take care. Hj​

 

[Kristi23]

Great pics!!! I really need to make a light box.

 

[BlackDiamondGeckos]

can you take a pic of your light box setup?

 

[Chewbecca]

Thanks, guys!

I can take a pic of my light box set up some time today.
It's soooo simple, you guys are going to go out and make one TODAY.

I CANNOT take credit for the idea, though, I got the idea from a member on another board.

 

[BlackDiamondGeckos]

what lens do you use? i remember you said you use a d300, but lenses make all the difference in the world. i need to get myself a true macro lens- i have a canon though

 

[Chewbecca]

I use a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens. It's not a true macro lens, but it has macro capabilities. I plan on picking up a true macro lens within the year, but I'm not sure which one yet.

 

[Kristi23]

Rebecca~I have the Nikon Micro 60mm 2.8 lens and I love it! It works really well for macro shots. I recently sold my camera and lenses, but I kept that one for my next camera.

 

[Chewbecca]

Kristi,
That is the lens I'm considering getting.
Is yours the AF or AF-S version?
The AF-S version was recommended to me by two different people.

My friend is getting the Sigma 70mm f2.8 macro lens, and she's going to let me borrow it and see if I like it.
I only have old school manual focus lenses.

 

[jandsfannon]

My father is a photographer and he made us a light box as well to take pics of the geckos. Its the best thing ever it really makes a big difference when taking photos!!