light box?

[biedron]

Anyone have a recommendation for a brand/type of light box. I'm looking for something to view 4x5 size transparencies with, perhaps a few at a time for comparison purposes. I tried searching the archives but couldn't really find much info. Maybe that means it's not a big deal and any old brand will do?

Thanks!

Bob

[jeroldharter]

I would say that almost any old brand will do. I think this is a good deal and I have an older, similar model. Gets the job done:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/263813-REG/Porta_Trace_Gagne_1012_1_10_x_12_Light.html

http://static.bhphotovideo.com/images/images345x345/263813.jpg

The Just brand is supposed to be very good but the price is steep. I bought a Hkuba also that works well and is much smaller/thinner than the other one but it has a big transformer plug instead of a regular cord.

[PViapiano]

Look on craigslist for xray viewers or illuminators often being sold for a song. You can replace the bulbs, if needed, with proper viewing temp bulbs.

[Bob Salomon]

Gepe Pro and Kaiser have good boxes.

[biedron]

Thanks for the suggestions. Guess I'll start with an inexpensive Porta Trace model and move up from there if it's not adequate