Lux is an all-important factor in light box design, because high lux equals lots of light hitting the image you’ll be working with. Lux measures light cast upon a surface (in this case, that surface is the image you’re tracing).
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Best value: LITENERGY Portable A4 Tracing.Best overall: HSK A2 Light Box Light Pad.So whether you’re looking for the best light boxes for artists or the for photography, these recommendations should serve your needs. It’s also important to note that most light boxes on the market use a cord, rather than battery power, so cord quality and length can be an important consideration when picking out your light box. Different brands vary with how much illumination, or lux, their products provide. Often, one brand will feature three or four different size options. Light boxes come in a few general size categories. However, innovation is everywhere, and today’s light boxes for tracing are generally ultra slim and about the thickness of a tablet. The options of yesteryear often used fluorescent bulbs beneath a frosted glass cover. They fit 35mm slides snugly and will not tear easily.A light box is a crucial tool for any artist that uses tracing as a cornerstone of their practice. These 2" x 2" clear archival grade polyester sleeves are open on two sides.
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Protect slides against dust and fingerprints. Our mounts offer you a white side or a light gray side that faces the lamp to reflect heat and a gray side that minimizes light reflections. These practical slide mounts are reusable, heat-resistant plastic with a unique ventilation system to reduce buckling. The 8 3/4" x 11 1/2" viewing surface is made of tough, break-resistant acrylic. Here's a light box that has accurate color, is economical, and small enough to sit on a desk or carry in a briefcase.
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This Russian crafted loupe features multi-coated glass optics providing exceptional clarity. Offering a 1" x 1.5" viewing area for 35mm images. The perfect choice for photo editors, or anyone that wishes to see the finest of details - try our Horizon 8x Loupe with focusing ring.