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Well, I have always wanted one of these, and often considered making my own, tried to source some 2mm gloss opal polypropylene and was unable to source any in the sort of size I required. Minimum amounts and too large a size were making the idea too expensive.

Image then after Googling through dozens of pages, I found my new toy, £99.95 with next day delivery, a total shock as I had never seen anything like this for less than £400, and usually much too big for home use.

Okay, it is a b****r to put together, and I will adapt it by removing the clamps and screwing the surface to the stand. Yes, this will remove it's portability, but will strengthen the stucture (although it's already quite rigid) and make it easier to move from room to room (the additional 2" each side make it slightly too large to currently go through doorways).

Link to the item from Speedgraphic

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love the Norah Batty stocking effect! :love:
 
Being able to clamp a light on to the stand looks good - but the positioning is limited. A floor stand may be a worthwhile addition. And while you're at it, if you could make up something to go under each leg to raise the height it will allow much more precise positioning of any underlighting, and also save you some backache
 
Being able to clamp a light on to the stand looks good - but the positioning is limited. A floor stand may be a worthwhile addition. And while you're at it, if you could make up something to go under each leg to raise the height it will allow much more precise positioning of any underlighting, and also save you some backache

Thanks for the suggestions Garry, I will take them onboard. I will probably extend the legs with some similar tubing. Floor stands will have to wait for the minute as I'm all spent out at the moment. Any news on the Ringflash diffuser?
 
Thanks for the suggestions Garry, I will take them onboard. I will probably extend the legs with some similar tubing. Floor stands will have to wait for the minute as I'm all spent out at the moment. Any news on the Ringflash diffuser?

Hopefully 2 - 3 weeks, depending on HM Customs.
 
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