23. FIELD MACRO LIGHTBOX

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LIGHTING FOR MACRO subjects can be one of the more difficult aspects to macro photography. Getting everything to work together while also being portable and repeatable can be a real challenge. This project is simple, portable, and durable, and it produces excellent quality light for your macro subjects.

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Parts List (Figure 23.1)

  • 8-quart white plastic washbasin
  • Electric drill
  • 3/8″ drill bit
  • Felt tip pen
  • Reciprocating saw or saber saw
  • Flash/speedlight with plastic diffusion dome

23.1

Construction Steps

  1. 1 Trace the outline ...

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