Thin LED Light Box, 17" x 12" Dimmable Drawing & Tracing Pad, LightPad 940 LX

I bought this primarily for building a film negative "scanner" using my Sony A65V digital camera for digitizing old film negatives. The camera will be held above the light box pointing straight down from a home-built wooden frame that will stand next to this light box. I also purchased two sheets of optically clear acrylic, one square foot each with one sheet being 1/4" thick and the second sheet being 1/8" thick from McMaster-Carr (stock number 8560K354 and 8560K239 respectively) along with a "Super-soft Silicone Rubber 1/32" Thick, 1/2" Width, 10' Length, 30a Durometer" strip (stock number 8622K51). I'll apply the silicone rubber strip along the perimeter of the light box then set the 1/4" acrylic sheet on top to protect the light box surface from scratches and damage. A film negative will then be placed on top of the 1/4" acrylic sheet and then the 1/8" acrylic sheet will be placed on top of the film to keep it flat. I'll post my results here after I've completed the project. Now I'll comment on the light bed. As the other reviewers have said it is a nice even lighting across the entire work area - critical for photography. It seems to be a natural "cool" white rather than a "warm" white but have no idea what the color temperature is since it is not specified. But comparing it to two types of LED flood lights in our home it seems to be very close to the cool white which does not have the warm yellowish tinge. Should be good for true color reproduction in my photographs. It is bright but that's a relative term - obviously it not bright like the 11 Watt LED flood lights in our kitchen - but it is MUCH brighter than the brightness of a good LED monitor showing an all-white screen. It is nice and thin but yet feels very sturdy. So far I have no complaints and I'll follow this up once I've had my photography setup finished and have evaluated the results.

I have had my 12"x9" Lightpad for about a year now and I love it! Its bright enough to see through thicker paper, like card stock or watercolor paper, but not a harsh light that hurts your eyes. Its the perfect size for all my projects(I usually work with 8 1/2 x 11 or slightly larger paper) but it also works fine for larger projects, its slimness makes it easy to slide projects around on it as long as you have a table large enough for your project. Its thin enough to slip onto a bookshelf for storage and the slimness of it also makes working with it very comfortable, no more holding your arms and hands at aquard angles! The pouch it comes with is great for keeping it clean and protected. I'm usually very frugal and I make do with the things I have, but even though I only use mine a few times a month, this lightpad was well worth the investment. A great tool to have for any artist, especially since it comes in multiple sizes!

So far, so good. Powered up right out of the box with a nice even light. Plenty bright for my purpose, which is to look at slides and negatives for ID and flaws, etc. I am not sure what the color temperature is but if I'm taking a scan into Lightroom or similar software that gets adjusted anyhow. It has a nice cloth cover-bag and is a good size for portability. The LED lighting runs very cool and also allows the unit to be fairly thin. Build quality is good, not perfect, but good enough to not make me drop a star. Saves me from trying to build my own box, for which trying to find components was getting to be a pain. Happy to be able to find this unit and save myself a lot of trouble, and maybe even some $$$$ as it was beginning to look like I would spend more building my own box.

This is not rechargeable, it must be plugged into power supply and there is no stand so it is not very easy to use. It costs twice as much as lightboxes that are larger and dimmable that also have adjustable stands. There are inch and mm measurements on the entire perimeter, something not shown in the photos and very distracting. I do not recommend this item. The company does not make it easy to return.

I'm a graphic artist-illustrator, and a fair amount of my work involves hand-tracing from photos and sketches. For years, I've been getting by with an oversize and cumbersome professional light table, and a compact lightbox that was poorly made and provided dim, uneven lighting. Since I transitioned to a home office and most of my illustration is now sized for letter-sized flatbed scanner, these solutions became wholly unsatisfactory. Until recently, the compact flourescent light boxes on the market were unsatisfactory - dim, flickery, uneven lighting and cheap plastic construction. Enter Art-O-Graph's LightPad series of compact, thin, lightweight lightboxes. About twice as expensive as their previous compact flourescent counterparts, the sturdy, quality aluminum construction and bright, even, steady long-life LED lighting is worth the extra cost - and the A930, sized perfectly for letter-sized photos and paper and desktop flatbed scanners, remains affordable, squeaking-in at under $100 through most vendors. About the only gripe I have is that the warranty is only one year, in contrast to the 3 year warranty on Art-O-Graph's inferior flourescent models. But with the reliability of modern LED lighting, this may be a nonissue.

Les photos de présentation du produit laisse penser qu'il est autonome, ce qui n'est pas le cas (dommage) il ne fonctionne que branché sur secteur, ce qui ne le rend pas nomade. Pour ma part je remarque une petite défaillance, les LED sur la partie supérieures ont une faiblesse et forment un halo jaunâtre, ce qui dans l'absolu ne pose pas de problème vu que la surface lumineuse est assez grande pour traiter mes négatifs … mais vu le prix, ça aurait dû être parfait. Je renverrai ce produit si cela devait s'aggraver d'ici la fin de la garanti.

En mi oficina las radiografías de ven todos los días y sin duda alguna es una grandiosa herramienta, en 2018 compre 2 que siguen en perchero estado y acabo de comprar otras 2 … súper recomendado si buscas algo de calidad

this is a very good light box. it is lighter than many, but still not as light as i would like... ie, with thick paper it doesn't work so well. the service provided by the suppliers (who are in the States) was outstanding.

Love this! Wanted it for ages. Use it for tracing photos that I want to paint; sometimes adding bits from several pictures. It was very awkward trying to do that by taping the picture with tracing paper over it on a window. This is nice and flat and lightweight with adjustable brightness. Simple to use. Comes with everything and ready to go. Very, very happy with this purchase!

I did a bit of research before purchasing this type of product - there are several light boxes out there ranging in price and performance - and based upon reviews and recommendations it seemed to me that if you want the right tool for the job then avoid the cheap ones. The Autograph LightPad caught my eye and fitted into my requirements and budget - so that's what I went for. It's a little more expensive than some of the others - but worth every penny - here's why: - The bright LED light is white (as opposed to warm, yellowy colours from bulbs) - Light is consistent and even all the way to the edges of the active working area. - The double layered, firm work area comfortably fits an A3 sheet with a little room around it. - The LightPad looks professional and cool with its aluminium and steel frame. - It's perfect for illustration, design and creative tasks. - The LightPad is well constructed, not bulky or too heavy and doesn't get too hot. Generally I think this is a fantastic bit of kit - and it has quickly become an essential part of my illustration equipment.