does anybody use one of those "domes" when taking pics?

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• Russ Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭

  October 27, 2003 1:04PM

  IMO, they're a waste of money. But, if you think you need one, PM Jeremy for instructions on how to make one out of a Tupperware bowl. A hell of a lot cheaper than buying one.
  
  Russ, NCNE

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• Trooper Posts: 1,450 ✭

  October 27, 2003 1:08PM

  Tom
  I tried one and it(tupperware bowl) didn't work for me. I now use 2 lamps with the reveal bulbs(40 watts) and my picture taking has improved 100%.
  Tom

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• Placid Posts: 11,299 ✭✭✭

  October 27, 2003 1:19PM

  They rock! Buy a good one though the cheap ones do nothing.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  J/k

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• airplanenut Posts: 22,389 ✭✭✭✭✭

  October 27, 2003 1:33PM

  Yes- I made one for $4... right now, I'm experimenting on a different and better way to diffuse light... I'll report back when I perfect the setup.
  
  In the meantime... DO NOT invest more than $10 in a dome.
  
  Jeremy

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• jbsteven Posts: 6,178 ✭

  October 27, 2003 9:58PM

  I use the cloud dome and like it. Look at my Ebay auctions below and decide for yourself if they take good pictures or not. I find it hard to get pictures of toning WITHOUT using the dome.

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• FC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭

  October 27, 2003 10:17PM

  I tried it and I don't care for them - they give coins a weird look to them in my opinion. I'll stick to playing with light sources till I get the image I want just right.

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• Barry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭

  October 27, 2003 11:13PM

  One thing I've tried, and it works sometimes depending on the coin, is simply taking a sheet of 8.5x11 white copy paper and taping it over the lamp, to diffuse the light. Of course, I only do this for a short time at a stretch, as I don't want to overheat anything!

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