Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>2). has anyone built a light box or have plans for a simple one? I havent a >clue how much a real one costs, but I'll bet I could put one together with >a few supplies from HQ. Bob, I threw a piece of plex on an upside down florescent two-tube light fixture many years back and lots of space and cheap. BUT: The light intensity and color balance will not be "correct." For that you will have to spend a bit on a good box. One option is the big cheapy above and get a small calibrated box (even down to 4x5) to do final analysis. One interesting thing is that ever once in a while I'll run into the lab on a sunny day, look at snips on their light table for evaluation, order a bit of a push, and then wonder why the final images are too light. Now I wait for my eye to adjust to the lower light before I evaluate. Donal Philby San Diego