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I like to make stuff - collapsable softbox

Postby ATJ on Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:33 am

Some of you have seen my DIY softbox. I had it at Sheepie's last month. One of the problems with it is that it is not easy to cart around because of its shape. After a little bit of creative thinking, I came up with a collapsable design. After 30 minutes in my lunch break on Monday and another hour yesterday, I had a new collapsable soft box. It works, too.

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Re: I like to make stuff - collapsable softbox

Postby Glen on Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:01 am

Andrew, the proof is in your shot of the caterpillar, very impressive
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Re: I like to make stuff - collapsable softbox

Postby the foto fanatic on Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:04 am

Nice work.

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Re: I like to make stuff - collapsable softbox

Postby sirhc55 on Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:01 am

Clever and very useful solution Andrew :)
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Re: I like to make stuff - collapsable softbox

Postby Alpha_7 on Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:03 am

Simple yet effective, nice work Andrew, thanks for sharing!
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Re: I like to make stuff - collapsable softbox

Postby Grev on Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:40 am

I DIY lots of stuff, and this is great addition, thanks for sharing.
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Re: I like to make stuff - collapsable softbox

Postby Matt. K on Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:17 pm

That bug is beautifully lit Andrew! It's also an excellent macro
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Re: I like to make stuff - collapsable softbox

Postby MATT on Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:35 am

Love the rubberbands... Any thing thats dont with them, electrical tape and cable ties is a winner in my books...

Great work

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Re: I like to make stuff - collapsable softbox

Postby mansunzz on Wed May 07, 2008 11:15 pm

love the diy idea. thanks for the website
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