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External Accent Lighting
(Using Light Wands)
Included are three different color LED light wands; white, blue, and green. This
auxiliary lighting can highlight the color and facets of precious stones. Hold
directly in the box and close to the stone. Crop out the wand using the camera
zoom or afterward in the camera editing mode or by using photo editing
software such as Photoshop
Holding the Light Wand close to jewelry.
Propping Up Jewelry
In order to shoot subjects in various positions try using Gesswein Positioning
Wax (Item# 817-0758), clear tape, or fishing line. Use Positioning Wax or
tape to position the jewelry to the floor or back of the lightbox. Fishing line
may be used to hang jewelry from top opening; to keep it steady allow the
piece to touch the floor. If done carefully these props will not show.
Camera Settings
To achieve better photographic results, the use of cameras with “White
Balance” and “Manual Exposure” features is recommended.
On cameras that allow you to set the white light balance, enter 5000k for the
color temperature or follow camera instructions for setting white light balance.
Color adjustments can also be made afterward using the camera editing mode
or by using software such as Photoshop.
Typical Macro Settings
Typical Flash Mode Settings
Maintenance and Precautions
(a) The Light Box is designed solely for indoor usage.
(b) Always turn off the power or unplug the power cord when not in use.
(c) To prevent electrical shock hazard, do not immerse the unit in water, or
spill liquid over the unit.
(d) Do not attempt to disassemble the unit or replace/repair any part of the
Light Box. Such services should only be performed by the manufacturer,
their service agent or any electrical technician who is not only qualified to
carry out electrical work under the local regulations but also knowledge of
the construction of the Light Box.
(e) If the power cable of the unit is damaged, it must be replaced. Again,
replacement work must be carried out only by the manufacturer, their
service agent or any electrical technician qualified to carry our electrical
work under the local regulations in order to avoid electrical hazard.
(f) The lamps used inside the unit are Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps
(CCFL) which contain mercury. Consult local regulations concerning the
treatment of hazardous wastes when disposing of the CCFL.
