# Temporary photographic studio

**URL:** <https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432>\
**Category:** Discussion\
**Created:** [19 December 2016 23:26 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432 "2016-12-19T23:26:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/joeatkin2/32/15352_2.png) [@joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/joeatkin2)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 01:21 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/41 "2016-12-24T01:21:11Z")

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Has cables and don’t need stands, as permanent installation . So we need one unbrels

And I am just demonstrating what is available

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**Author:** ![pip](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/pip/32/9861_2.png) [@pip](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/pip)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 03:05 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/42 "2016-12-24T03:05:49Z")

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Yeah something along these lines I guess, like I say I can share what I’ve seen at work but not much hands on experience. I can borrow some from work for an evening sometime abs we can pay around see what results we get.

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**Author:** ![Barnaby\_Coote](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/barnaby_coote/32/2698_2.png) [@Barnaby\_Coote](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Barnaby_Coote)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 14:06 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/43 "2016-12-24T14:06:02Z")

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Soft boxes aren’t really that great, no one uses them for still life anyway. We can use bounce cards or acrylic. That’s £10 spent instead of £350.

We should clamp them to the ceiliing gantry with super clamps. About £60 for a pair with spigots. Or maybe we can fashion a fixture. No need for stands.

A sync cable is about £5 but i’m sure someone can arduino a radio sync and save us the £300 it would cost for a retail one.

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**Author:** ![joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/joeatkin2/32/15352_2.png) [@joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/joeatkin2)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 16:39 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/44 "2016-12-24T16:39:51Z")

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@pip @Barnaby_Coote

Are the two lamps I found any good?

If so why not grab them ?

And [http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/271314757584?lpid=122&chn=ps&adgroupid=33676502101&rlsatarget=aud-168805812786%3Apla-270397389563&adtype=pla&poi=&googleloc=9045390&device=m&campaignid=707291931&crdt=0&ul\_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-134428-41853-0%2F2%3Fmtid%3D1673%26kwid%3D1%26crlp%3D162500434478\_563391%26itemid%3D271314757584%26targetid%3D270397389563%26device%3Dm%26mpre%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fwww.ebay.co.uk%252fitm%252flike%252f271314757584%253flpid%253d122%2526chn%253Dps%26adtype%3Dpla%26googleloc%3D9045390%26poi%3D%26campaignid%3D707291931%26adgroupid%3D33676502101%26rlsatarget%3Daud-168805812786%3Apla-270397389563%26gclid%3DCjwKEAiA1vjCBRDd-9q3w4OF6WUSJACWv\_sV8i4OMIUp4yvBhrsz8O1xrYMeCL8aruQsu0f3PorQFxoCfjjw\_wcB%26srcrot%3D710-134428-41853-0%26rvr\_id%3D1144197381284](http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/271314757584?lpid=122&chn=ps&adgroupid=33676502101&rlsatarget=aud-168805812786%3Apla-270397389563&adtype=pla&poi=&googleloc=9045390&device=m&campaignid=707291931&crdt=0&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-134428-41853-0%252F2%253Fmtid%253D1673%2526kwid%253D1%2526crlp%253D162500434478_563391%2526itemid%253D271314757584%2526targetid%253D270397389563%2526device%253Dm%2526mpre%253Dhttp%25253a%25252f%25252fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252fitm%25252flike%25252f271314757584%25253flpid%25253d122%252526chn%25253Dps%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9045390%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D707291931%2526adgroupid%253D33676502101%2526rlsatarget%253Daud-168805812786%253Apla-270397389563%2526gclid%253DCjwKEAiA1vjCBRDd-9q3w4OF6WUSJACWv_sV8i4OMIUp4yvBhrsz8O1xrYMeCL8aruQsu0f3PorQFxoCfjjw_wcB%2526srcrot%253D710-134428-41853-0%2526rvr_id%253D1144197381284)

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**Author:** ![Barnaby\_Coote](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/barnaby_coote/32/2698_2.png) [@Barnaby\_Coote](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Barnaby_Coote)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 17:12 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/45 "2016-12-24T17:12:28Z")

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400J is more than enough yes  
They also have bowl reflectors which is good. You often have to pay extra for those and you need them

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**Author:** ![Barnaby\_Coote](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/barnaby_coote/32/2698_2.png) [@Barnaby\_Coote](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Barnaby_Coote)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 17:15 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/46 "2016-12-24T17:15:09Z")

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I wouldn’t bother with umbrellas, not very versatile

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**Author:** ![joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/joeatkin2/32/15352_2.png) [@joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/joeatkin2)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 17:39 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/47 "2016-12-24T17:39:50Z")

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[@directors](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/groups/directors)

Do we have a plan ?

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**Author:** ![joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/joeatkin2/32/15352_2.png) [@joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/joeatkin2)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 17:41 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/48 "2016-12-24T17:41:43Z")

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But easy to store and because it’s reflex adds length. I think that the front light shood be on a umbrella

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**Author:** ![Dermot](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/dermot/32/14757_2.png) [@Dermot](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Dermot)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 19:01 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/49 "2016-12-24T19:01:04Z")

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Sounds like some very good solutions here: great to see the knowledge members have!

[@members](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/groups/members) Has anyone got any objections to there being a temporary photographic studio for capturing images of members’ projects? This should make it easy to get above average quality effectively lit images, for blogs, Tweets, FB, Instagram, Pinterest, Etsy, Myspace (?), Twitter etc

At the moment I understand the proposal is for this to take place in the social area. If this turns out to be too disruptive to the social area then it would need to find a new home.

If you have any objections please comment in this thread.

It might be useful for the people proposing this to summarise the current best options, including: what’s it’s for and not for, the m2 of floor space it would need, what kind of budget we are looking at, etc.

For me it’s a yes, as long as:

- it’s simple to set up, use, and put away
- it’s installed with design values in keeping with the clean room, I.E. it still looks good when not in use
- we don’t have major objections from members (location seems to be the main point of contention)
- directors agree  
-directors approve budget

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**Author:** ![RichM](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/richm/32/2991_2.png) [@RichM](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/RichM)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 20:01 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/50 "2016-12-24T20:01:48Z")

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I agree with Dermot.

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**Author:** ![joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/joeatkin2/32/15352_2.png) [@joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/joeatkin2)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 20:36 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/51 "2016-12-24T20:36:34Z")

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Are those flash heads in budget ?

If so @pip @Barnaby_Coote should we buy them , past experience tells me we need to move fast for ebay

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**Author:** ![joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/joeatkin2/32/15352_2.png) [@joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/joeatkin2)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 21:43 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/52 "2016-12-24T21:43:30Z")

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2sq m of floor space when up zero when down.

For taking fantastic photos of stuff you make

About 300 quI’d budget

Might be more if [@directors](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/groups/directors) don’t move fast

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**Author:** ![Barnaby\_Coote](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/barnaby_coote/32/2698_2.png) [@Barnaby\_Coote](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Barnaby_Coote)\
**Post date:** [24 December 2016 23:15 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/53 "2016-12-24T23:15:07Z")

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I’m for it, a setup could be quite handy for photo projects

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**Author:** ![boldaslove](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/boldaslove/32/10886_2.png) [@boldaslove](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/boldaslove)\
**Post date:** [25 December 2016 00:15 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/54 "2016-12-25T00:15:06Z")

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I’m not sure where the electronics benches are going. If they are side by side on the south wall then that leaves the space between the door into messy and the fire exit from dusty.

A back drop roller and lights could be fixed on that wall?

Just a suggestion.

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**Author:** ![joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/joeatkin2/32/15352_2.png) [@joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/joeatkin2)\
**Post date:** [25 December 2016 00:21 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/55 "2016-12-25T00:21:14Z")

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I think that is going to be storage and printer place

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**Author:** ![StudioNelle](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/studionelle/32/1782_2.png) [@StudioNelle](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/StudioNelle)\
**Post date:** [10 February 2017 01:01 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/56 "2017-02-10T01:01:22Z")

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Following the last meeting I volunteered to research some affordable photography kit options. We discussed a large option and a small option with a budget of approx £150. If We decided on a large studio kit + small kit + tripod + paper we are well over the budget, but we can omit the added extra’s to stay roughly on budget See below some inexpensive options:

Large kits:

3375w softbox, boom arm and 4 backdrops £146

> **[Photo Studio 3375W Softbox Continuous Lighting kit Boom arm Backdrop Light Stand...](http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Photo-Studio-3375W-Softbox-Continuous-Lighting-kit-Boom-arm-Backdrop-Light-Stand/322031325660?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150313114020%26meid%3D726ee12e31f747759a35800a23864c66%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D30%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D322338769248)**
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> Photo Studio Continuou Lighting Kit Umbrella Backdrop Background Light Stand Set. 135W Photography Studio Softbox Continuous Lighting Soft Box Light Stand Kit Set. 2x 135W Photography Studio Softbox Continuous Lighting Soft Box Light Stand Kit. |...

540w softbox and umbrellas 3 backdrops £120.99

> **[Photo Studio Continuous Softbox Umbrella Lighting Kit Backdrop Light Stand Set ...](http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Photo-Studio-Continuous-Softbox-Umbrella-Lighting-Kit-Backdrop-Light-Stand-Set/311323557354?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D1fb36d797ffe481cb3a5713eae2e87a2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D291989233754)**
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> Photo Studio Continuous Softbox Umbrella Lighting Kit Backdrop Light Stand Set | Cameras & Photography, Lighting & Studio, Continuous Lighting | eBay!

2000w softbox lights 3 backdrops £99.99

> **[8CH 1080N HDMI DVR CCTV 1500TVL Outdoor Security Camera Surveillance System Kit ...](http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000W-Photo-Studio-Continuous-Lighting-Kit-Softbox-Boom-Arm-3-Background-Stand-/401217454564?hash=item5d6a6c81e4:g:dRIAAOSw-0xYacwp)**
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> FLOUREON 1 X 8CH 1080N AHD DVR 4 X Outdoor 1500TVL 720P 1.0MP AHD Camera Security Kit UK. - The DVR isSuper 5-IN-1 dvr, support TVI/CVI/AHD/Analog/ONVIF IP Camera all the same time. - Support P2P technology, the CCTV DVR can be linked through the...

Smaller kits:

Studio Tent with lights and backdrop £44.95

> **[80cm&40cm Photography Studio Cube Tent Softbox Lighting Light Stand Backdrop Kit...](http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/80cm-40cm-Photography-Studio-Cube-Tent-Softbox-Lighting-Light-Stand-Backdrop-Kit/122168509269?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3De70a2408d85a4d1aab1b85528615f099%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D182317544813)**
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> 80cm&40cm Photography Studio Cube Tent Softbox Lighting Light Stand Backdrop Kit | Cameras & Photography, Lighting & Studio, Shooting Tables & Light Tents | eBay!

Portable Photo Home Studio inc. 4 colour Background, Tent, Tripod, 2 Lamps & Soft Carry Bag £34.33

> **[Portable Photo Home Studio inc. 4 colour Background: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Studio-colour-Background-Tripod/dp/B0064MRG64/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1486686719&sr=1-1)**
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> 100% pure white nylon fabric and stainless steel frame Zyon photographic light tent. Designed for smaller product shot's our soft box range is an open fronted system allowing clear photography from th ...

Nice Extra’s:

Basic tripods;

> **[K&F Concept Compact Camera Tripod 62" Aluminium 10kg: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Concept-Lightweight-Magnesium-Aluminum-Panasonic/dp/B015CGRREI/ref=pd_lpo_421_bs_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HA6YT1JC6RTEE593GK7W)**

> **[Camera Tripod, Phone Tripod, Gopro Tripod, Fotopro: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo](https://www.amazon.co.uk/iStabilizer-Traveler-Adapter-Release-Smartphones/dp/B01N562A19/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1486687321&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=tripod&psc=1)**
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> COMPACT & PORTABLE： Weight as 1.26lb(0.54 KG),the folded height is only 14""/38cm,small enough to stow in your carry-on suitcase or backpack.Comes with a durable tripod bag which provides protection a ...

> **[Hama "Star 75 Camera Tripod" incl. Carrying Bag - Black: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Star-Tripod-free-Carry/dp/B000EOMQM2/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1486687321&sr=1-4&keywords=tripod)**
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> Hama Star 75 Tripod Camera shake can soon put an end to any attempts to capture the perfect image, blurring at the slightest movement or leaving pictures positioned at awkward uneven angles. The Hama ...

> **[Hama Star 61 Camera Tripod incl. Carrying Bag - Black: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-00004161-Star-61-Tripod/dp/B0000WXD0W/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1486687321&sr=1-10&keywords=tripod)**
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> Hama 3way tripod head with quick release plate With crank for continuously variable height adjustment of centre column Closed length 60cm Fully extended length 153cm 00004161 Tripods Accessories

Backdrop paper

> **[CARNATION Creativity Photographic Studio Background: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creativity-Photographic-Background-11m-heavyweight/dp/B004O9E914/ref=pd_sim_107_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0RZ9N9WXPS7B8VB1DTJ2)**
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> Creativity Backgrounds are used by professional and semi professional studios all over the world. Our manufacturing processes ensure that the colour from one roll to the next is a perfect match. Close ...

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**Author:** ![Barnaby\_Coote](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/barnaby_coote/32/2698_2.png) [@Barnaby\_Coote](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Barnaby_Coote)\
**Post date:** [24 February 2017 14:36 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/57 "2017-02-24T14:36:36Z")

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I recently got to try out a nice new toy - remote phospher lights ! These are amazing. Super lightweight, super bright, a color rendering index of 90+ and no heat at all.

The way they work is with blue LEDs that provide energy to a special phosphorescent sheet (looks like acrylic). The sheet gets lit pretty uniformly and provides a really nice light source. The profile is so small you can build them into pretty much anything.

Fully assembled lights are fairly pricey on their own but you can buy the sheets seperately from intematix for pretty cheap. I’d love to have a go at DIYing a panel if for our proposed studio if someone can give me a hand sourcing the right LEDs and getting the wiring right!

[http://i-led.co.uk/Remote-Phosphor.php](http://i-led.co.uk/Remote-Phosphor.php)

[http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/displays-optoelectronics/led-lighting-system-components/remote-phosphor-components/](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/displays-optoelectronics/led-lighting-system-components/remote-phosphor-components/)

Anyone interested in giving this a go?

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**Author:** ![StudioNelle](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/studionelle/32/1782_2.png) [@StudioNelle](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/StudioNelle)\
**Post date:** [12 May 2017 23:47 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/58 "2017-05-12T23:47:41Z")

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did we buy one of these in the end?

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**Author:** ![tomnewsom](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/tomnewsom/32/2_2.png) [@tomnewsom](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/tomnewsom)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2017 08:19 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/59 "2017-05-13T08:19:45Z")

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No, and we said we would. Let’s fix that!

The delivery will be quite bulky so I can’t take it at home or work. Can anyone volunteer to have it delivered?

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**Author:** ![StudioNelle](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/studionelle/32/1782_2.png) [@StudioNelle](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/StudioNelle)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2017 10:05 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/temporary-photographic-studio/4432/60 "2017-05-13T10:05:10Z")

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If its delivered to Somerset House I can bring down in two trips.

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