Buying a lightbox

kiwitan · 21st January 2003

Went to Penisular Plaza to look for a lightbox. The size I'm looking for is approximately a 12cm by 19cm.

Fotoguide is selling Kaiser brand at $75.
CP is selling Cabin brand for $95 while an unbranded Taiwan made cost $36.

Should I get the cheapest aka Taiwan made or is it better to pay for the Canin brand. Would paying 3 times more be justifiable to get a whiter light ?

Advise please.

megaweb · 21st January 2003

Kaiser brand ($75) is not bad ... it uses 4x AA batt

suhaimig · 21st January 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by kiwitan
Went to Penisular Plaza to look for a lightbox. The size I'm looking for is approximately a 12cm by 19cm.

Fotoguide is selling Kaiser brand at $75.
CP is selling Cabin brand for $95 while an unbranded Taiwan made cost $36.

Should I get the cheapest aka Taiwan made or is it better to pay for the Canin brand. Would paying 3 times more be justifiable to get a whiter light ?

Advise please.

If you want comparison, I never use the cheapest aka taiwan made one, but it is good to get the better one first time round which no need to upgrade later. You can make comparison at CP, they willing to show you.

Currently, I'm using the Cabin Light Panel CL-5000P and I found it very good. But my advise, set a bigger budget to buy the bigger size than CL-5000P. I found it little bit too small, good for bringing outdoor if need.

Cheers.

Adam Goi · 21st January 2003

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Originally posted by suhaimig

I found it little bit too small, good for bringing outdoor if need.

Cheers.

Too small? Get a projector!

For me, the Kaiser one can do the job well! Take it as a compromise!

ckiang · 21st January 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by kiwitan
Went to Penisular Plaza to look for a lightbox. The size I'm looking for is approximately a 12cm by 19cm.

Fotoguide is selling Kaiser brand at $75.
CP is selling Cabin brand for $95 while an unbranded Taiwan made cost $36.

Should I get the cheapest aka Taiwan made or is it better to pay for the Canin brand. Would paying 3 times more be justifiable to get a whiter light ?

Advise please.

Go for either the Kaiser or the Cabin. The cheaper ones are not colour corrected, and may not have the correct brightness, thus you might not be able to judge exposure and colour properly. Best deal is the Cabin CL5000P 4x5" lightpanel + Rodenstock 4x Aspheric Loupe for $190 at Cathay.

Regards
CK

suhaimig · 21st January 2003

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Originally posted by AdamGoi

Too small? Get a projector!

For me, the Kaiser one can do the job well! Take it as a compromise!

Already got one. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers.

hyun · 22nd January 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by AdamGoi

Too small? Get a projector!

For me, the Kaiser one can do the job well! Take it as a compromise!

going off-topic but .. any info on a budget projection set?

ckiang · 22nd January 2003

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Originally posted by hyun

going off-topic but .. any info on a budget projection set?

Cheapest projector you can get is probably a Braun 515AF for around $200.

Regards
CK

kn34 · 22nd January 2003

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Originally posted by ckiang

Go for either the Kaiser or the Cabin. The cheaper ones are not colour corrected, and may not have the correct brightness, thus you might not be able to judge exposure and colour properly. Best deal is the Cabin CL5000P 4x5" lightpanel + Rodenstock 4x Aspheric Loupe for $190 at Cathay.

Regards
CK

Hi kiwitan if you are buying the Cabin CL5000P 4x5" lightpanel from Cathay,can share the combo together with me cause I want the Rodenstock 4x Aspheric Loupe.

Bean · 22nd January 2003

kiwitan, I can let you try my Kaiser lightbox on Monday when we meet if you want. It costs me $70 from Fotoguide.

Like to add, the Kaiser lightbox uses 6 AAA batteries and not 4. And it uses up the battery power very quickly too.

kiwitan · 23rd January 2003

That is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Originally posted by Bean
kiwitan, I can let you try my Kaiser lightbox on Monday when we meet if you want. It costs me $70 from Fotoguide.

Tony · 24th January 2003

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Originally posted by kn34

Hi kiwitan if you are buying the Cabin CL5000P 4x5" lightpanel from Cathay,can share the combo together with me cause I want the Rodenstock 4x Aspheric Loupe.

I am looking to share the package deal with someone. I want the lightpanel. Those interested in the Rodenstock loupe can send me a PM.

Thanks

kiwitan · 25th January 2003

Just bought the combo ... am keeping the lupe after trying it

Quote:

Originally posted by kn34

Hi kiwitan if you are buying the Cabin CL5000P 4x5" lightpanel from Cathay,can share the combo together with me cause I want the Rodenstock 4x Aspheric Loupe.

21st January 2003	#1
kiwitan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: $ingapore Posts: 2,518	Buying a lightbox Went to Penisular Plaza to look for a lightbox. The size I'm looking for is approximately a 12cm by 19cm. Fotoguide is selling Kaiser brand at $75. CP is selling Cabin brand for $95 while an unbranded Taiwan made cost $36. Should I get the cheapest aka Taiwan made or is it better to pay for the Canin brand. Would paying 3 times more be justifiable to get a whiter light ? Advise please.

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Bean Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 855	kiwitan, I can let you try my Kaiser lightbox on Monday when we meet if you want. It costs me $70 from Fotoguide. Like to add, the Kaiser lightbox uses 6 AAA batteries and not 4. And it uses up the battery power very quickly too.