Amateur Photographer & What Digital Camera: Making a (film viewing) light box

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could give me some guidance on my latest project.

I'm going to make a light-box for viewing my 35mm negatives (and possibly slides in the future). I am going to use some opaque white perspex to put the films on. Under that, obviously, I need a light source.

I first thought of using white LEDs, but then realised there would be an issue with the small angle of light they give off (most are 20 degrees or so). Then I though of using normal incandescent light sources. At the moment, the idea is to have 6-8 12V MES type bulbs powered by a transformer (probably going to get the components at my local Maplins.)

The issues, as I understand them, is going to be colour temperature if I want to view daylight balanced slide film. Most of the negatives I will be viewing will be B&W, so it is less of an issue.

Does anyone have any comments or suggestions? Do you think this idea will work. I am able to do the electronic wiring part, etc, myself.

Thanks for any comments.

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Rhys Hardwick

www.rhyshardwick.co.uk

Edited by Rhys_Hardwick (23/10/2007 15:08)

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