External Lighting for Light Box

[Doofus]

What would you recommend for external lighting if I'm using a 90cm light cube to photograph small items?

I know the cube itself will diffuse external light sources, but do I need a dedicated lamp? If so, what kind/size of thing?

TIA

[Doofus]

singlecoil said:

The answer is going to depend. Is the camera on a tripod, can you do long exposures without camera shake? If yes, then assuming reasonable ambient light you should be ok.

If you provide more detail you will get more detailed answers.

Sorry.

Camera (Nikon D3300) is on a tripod (Manfrotto ) I can do long exposures without shake (and I have a remote shutter release). I have 18-55 and 55-200 lenses, and I have all kinds of ND filters. The only flash I have is the built-in one. I'll be photographing in an environment with overhead flouro tubes and/or overhead diffused natural light - nothing from the sides. The items will be photographed in the tent, on either a white or a black backdrop. Probably both.

[Doofus]

No, I've not started using it yet. I wanted to make sure I had what I needed before I started.

I'll have a play, and look for external lights as per your suggestion if necessary.

Thank you

[Doofus]

Interesting, thanks. I like buying shiny stuff, so I'll go Googling!

[Doofus]

I need the shots to be clear, but not particularly creative, because we need a uniformity to all the different images.

[Doofus]

True.

[Doofus]

Is the wireless trigger an all in one thing? My camera doesn't support wireless as standard.