Building Light, Showtime
20th February 2009, (0 Comments)
Continued from Building Light, Construction. It’s SHOWTIME!
Nice, strong, white light, and an unexpected side-benefit; because of the multiple sources of light, the shadows created are somewhat diffused. I had imagined I’d need to create some sort of diffuser for the light, but it works well even by itself. I brought out the camera to see what kind of photos I’d get, and voila! Beautiful stuff at 1/125, f 5.3.
Already, I can see the improvements I’ll make in version 2. I’ll use the screw-type bulb holders the next time, they hold the bulb much more firmly. The plug-in types on Version 1 feel a bit flimsy. But yeah, I’ll test this thing out on Saturday – fingers crossed!
Total cost (excluding parts that didn’t work):
Stand = Kshs. 3,000
Frame = Kshs. 1,500
Board = Kshs. 2,250
Broom Handle = Kshs. 320
Brass Hooks = Kshs. 160
Bulbs = Kshs. 20,680 (Aaaargh!)
Bulb Holders = Kshs. 3,430
Aluminium Foil = Kshs. 140
TOTAL = Kshs. 31,660
Camcorders: I use mostly the D90, the 7D and the 5D.