Jennifer Boyer on wed 31 jan 07
I think the cheapos on Ebay are worth a try. I bought one recently
for 20.00 just to see how it compares to the EZ Cube I've had for
several years, and it does just as well in my opinion. The Ebay one
I got had 3 backgrounds with it, but I didn't try them since I didn't
like the colors. It also came with a velcro cover for the front with
a camera slot. You still need a good back drop, and I go with the
graduated ones like Varitone.
Jennifer
On Jan 31, 2007, at 7:39 PM, Bonnie Hellman wrote:
> My original request to clayart was exactly this one. I found cheaper
> versions, and wondered how they compared. No one replied online or
> to me
> privately saying that they owned and used one of the cheaper light
> tents.
>
> However, several people replied that they'd bought and used an EZ
> Cube with
> great success. I sprung for the 30" EZ Cube, 2 lights on tripods and a
> graduate background and received it promptly. (It came with a free
> 12" EZ
> Cube as well.) My total cost was just under $300.
*****************************
Jennifer Boyer
Thistle Hill Pottery
Montpelier, VT
http://thistlehillpottery.com
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Eleanor Arkowitz on wed 31 jan 07
i also am interested in a photo cube and have also thought about the cheaper version that is being sold on e-bay. could anyone on the list give us some info re: cheaper version vs. ez cube. or just info on the cheaper version if they have it-personal opinions welcomed
eleanor
Bonnie Hellman on wed 31 jan 07
My original request to clayart was exactly this one. I found cheaper
versions, and wondered how they compared. No one replied online or to me
privately saying that they owned and used one of the cheaper light tents.
However, several people replied that they'd bought and used an EZ Cube with
great success. I sprung for the 30" EZ Cube, 2 lights on tripods and a
graduate background and received it promptly. (It came with a free 12" EZ
Cube as well.) My total cost was just under $300.
I also wrote to clayart saying how pleased I am with this purchase. The
people are pleasant to deal with, and Stephen at the phone number on
www.EZCube.com was helpful. I was confident when I ordered that I was buying
what I needed.
Stephen mentioned that the graduated background is screened on, and will
scratch easily if I were to slide my pots on it, rather than lifting them to
reposition as needed. A friend later confirmed that the background does
scratch very easily. :-( At around $50 each for the graduate background,
cut to size exactly, I appreciate the warning.
Having the adjusted (fluorescent) lights on the 6' stands is another great
convenience that makes it easy to change the direction of the lighting.
So my answer to Eleanor and Daryl is that I opted to spend the extra money,
because I had the confidence that I was buying equipment that was perfect
for the job. I still don't know about the cheaper versions and since I
already have mine, I don't think I want to know.
I've never gotten photos of my pots that are as professional looking as the
ones I've gotten with EZ Cube, and it is easy. (And no, this is an
unsolicited, unpaid comment. I have no monetary or investment interest in
the company.)
Bonnie
Bonnie D. Hellman
Ouray, Colorado 81427
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eleanor Arkowitz"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 1:57 PM
Subject: Photo light tent - EZ Cube
>i also am interested in a photo cube and have also thought about the
>cheaper version that is being sold on e-bay. could anyone on the list
>give us some info re: cheaper version vs. ez cube. or just info on the
>cheaper version if they have it-personal opinions welcomed
> eleanor
>
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Arnold Howard on thu 1 feb 07
From: "Jennifer Boyer"
>I think the cheapos on Ebay are worth a try. I bought one
>recently
> for 20.00 just to see how it compares to the EZ Cube I've
> had for
> several years, and it does just as well in my opinion.
If you ever have the opportunity, visit an advertising
photography studio. You will see many types of lights, and
you may come away with ideas for shooting pots.
Sincerely,
Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, L.P., Mesquite, Texas USA
ahoward@paragonweb.com / www.paragonweb.com
Brenda Funk on fri 2 feb 07
Another warning about the varitone sheets. Not only are they easy to
scratch, but I found out the hard way to only dry dust them. When mine was
dusty, I thought it was ok to wipe with a slightly damp cloth, since it is
vinyl coated. WRONG!!!! I barely touched it, and it left a water mark.
Brenda Funk
www.browndogpottery.net
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hellman
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 7:39 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Photo light tent - EZ Cube
Stephen mentioned that the graduated background is screened on, and will
scratch easily if I were to slide my pots on it, rather than lifting them to
reposition as needed. A friend later confirmed that the background does
scratch very easily. :-( At around $50 each for the graduate background,
cut to size exactly, I appreciate the warning.
Bonnie D. Hellman
Ouray, Colorado 81427
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