Where to buy still life tables?

[kniveswood]

Which shop should i visit to check out those still life tables that has a curved white backdrop? And what kind of prices should i expect for a small sized one?

[solarii]

Cathay photo. I can't remember the exact figure... I believe its in excess of $1000?

Yes it is ex. Don't expect $100-$200 FYI. Set aside 1 grand, even for a small model. Cheapest I've heard of is about $400 and it wasn't very good.

[solarii]

U thought it was cheap right? $100-$200. After all how ex can a stupid plastic table with a translucent piece be?

As they say, wait long long. These are for pros only, unless you happen to own Goodwood Park Hotel.

[reachme2003]

i remembered someone offering one for sale in b&s. but, do not know if it had been sold.

[reachme2003]

alternatively, assemble one yourself.

Originally Posted by reachme2003 i remembered someone offering one for sale in b&s. but, do not know if it had been sold.

[kniveswood]

Wa seh really expensive. I asked Cathay today and it's $800~ for both their big one and the smaller one. But the small one comes with lightings.

[sam]

How about this;
http://studioproducts.net/shop/produ...roducts_id/237

[kniveswood]

Originally Posted by sam How about this; http://studioproducts.net/shop/produ...roducts_id/237

Looks decent! The website is local one? Safe or not one, the currency there "Singapore Dollars" also spelt wrongly.

Anyone know if this item can be purchased from any shops?

[solarii]

Originally Posted by kniveswood Wa seh really expensive. I asked Cathay today and it's $800~ for both their big one and the smaller one. But the small one comes with lightings.

The "small ones" aren't still life tables. A still life table looks like this:
http://www.adorama.com/BG220.html

The "small ones" you refer to are called portable product lighting kits or "studios in a box". They come with light fixtures built in and are mainly for jewellery or small objects.

[The Oracle]

Best if you get a majong paper as backdrop is cheaper and use studio lighting or flash as your lightings.

[kniveswood]

Originally Posted by solarii The "small ones" aren't still life tables. A still life table looks like this: http://www.adorama.com/BG220.html The "small ones" you refer to are called portable product lighting kits or "studios in a box". They come with light fixtures built in and are mainly for jewellery or small objects.

Oh i see! Thanks for explaining. So where can find these?

[solarii]

Originally Posted by kniveswood Oh i see! Thanks for explaining. So where can find these?

From what I gather, you'll be better off with a light tent. These cost under $100. U can make your own but the commcerial ones are more convenient.

End of the day I believe you want to produce results like these right?
http://solarii85.multiply.com/photos/album/30

Light tents will do the trick and they're far easier to light than still life tables, which usually require fish fryers as main lighting. They are also cheaper than product lighting kits.

If you want light tents, contact PQ23.... he organises MOs for them.

[kniveswood]

Originally Posted by solarii From what I gather, you'll be better off with a light tent. These cost under $100. U can make your own but the commcerial ones are more convenient. End of the day I believe you want to produce results like these right? http://solarii85.multiply.com/photos/album/30 Light tents will do the trick and they're far easier to light than still life tables, which usually require fish fryers as main lighting. They are also cheaper than product lighting kits. If you want light tents, contact PQ23.... he organises MOs for them.

Thanks solarii! The reflective bottoms are also possible with the light tents? Or did u used something not included in the package?

[sam]

Originally Posted by kniveswood Looks decent! The website is local one? Safe or not one, the currency there "Singapore Dollars" also spelt wrongly. Anyone know if this item can be purchased from any shops?

You can pm flashgun regarding that light table.

[solarii]

Originally Posted by kniveswood Thanks solarii! The reflective bottoms are also possible with the light tents? Or did u used something not included in the package?

Er no... those are custom made lacquered trays from Japan...

Light tents come with velvet backgrounds which are non reflective, but also not very good. They attract a lot of lint which shows up in the shots. This is the main disadvantage of light tents... which is why Pros prefer still life tables... the sand blasted plastic sheets are easy to keep clean.

However I find the overall cost of a light tent + accessories much lower than still life table + accessories. For a light tent, you can use the normal dedicated flash to illuminate the subject... whereas for a still life table you'll need a large soft box, which means investing in professional studio lighting.

Light tents are also quite idiot proof and allow you to shoot in small confines (like HDB flats etc). Still life tables require a little more space for the whole set up (like an empty room for optimal results) and require more a lot more experience and knowledge in lighting to produce decent shots.

[simon80]

can we use arcylic sheet?

[Artosoft]

Originally Posted by kniveswood Which shop should i visit to check out those still life tables that has a curved white backdrop? And what kind of prices should i expect for a small sized one?

I saw one in level 2 funan, office equipment store. Don't know the price as I am not too interested on it.

Regards,
Arto.

[kniveswood]

Thanks for the advices everyone! I decided to give a try with a piece of white cloth laid on my sofa. And this is what I got:





Maybe I check out the one mentioned by bro Arto at Funan first.

[kenele]

Alternatively you can construct your own light tent.

[overdodo]

with regards to arto's post,

the office equipment store on 2nd floor of funan sells a light tent like construction with a blue backdrop. Think they have 3 sizes, ranging from ard 120-200SGD i think.


cheers