Camera Lucida Drawing Kit with Two Eyepieces and a Custom Hard Shell Case for Studio and Field Drawing
This camera lucida drawing kit lets you see your subject and drawing together, helping you lay out a scene before putting pencil to paper. The NeoLucida Deluxe combines Plus and XL eyepieces in one set for drawing from life in the studio or out in the field.
The Plus eyepiece uses a precision glass prism, while the XL uses mirror and glass to combine a ghost image of your subject with your view of your hand. An adjustable gooseneck arm and clamp fit both eyepieces, so you can position the viewer over your paper on a table or sturdy drawing board.
A custom hard shell case keeps the kit together between drawing sessions. The set also includes three special edition Blackwing X NeoLucida pencils in Firm, Balanced and Soft graphite, a printed Drawing Guide and an instruction booklet.
Features
- Two included eyepieces offer distinct optical designs: a precision glass prism in the Plus and mirror-and-glass optics in the XL.
- A combined view of the subject and drawing helps with composition, proportion and perspective.
- The adjustable gooseneck positions the viewer facing the subject above your paper.
- The arm and clamp fit both included eyepieces.
- Three included graphite pencils provide Firm, Balanced and Soft grades.
- A custom hard shell case, printed Drawing Guide and instruction booklet accompany the kit.
Specifications
- Product: Camera lucida drawing kit
- Eyepieces: NeoLucida Plus and NeoLucida XL
- Plus optics: Precision glass prism
- XL optics: Mirror and glass
- Mounting: Adjustable gooseneck arm and clamp for a table or sturdy drawing board
- Included pencils: Special edition Blackwing X NeoLucida pencils; set of 3
- Pencil graphite grades: Firm, Balanced and Soft
- Printed materials: Drawing Guide and instruction booklet
- Case: Custom hard shell case
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the drawing kit include both eyepieces?
Yes, the camera lucida drawing kit includes both the Plus and XL eyepieces. The included gooseneck arm and clamp fit both.
How do I set up the camera lucida for drawing?
Clamp the camera lucida to a table or sturdy drawing board, then bend the gooseneck to position the viewer above your paper and facing your subject. Look straight down into the viewer to see the subject image together with your page, then trace what you see.
What is the difference between the Plus and XL eyepieces?
The Plus eyepiece uses a precision glass prism, while the XL eyepiece uses mirror and glass. Both combine a virtual image of the subject with your view of your hand for drawing.
Can I use the kit for outdoor drawing and copying images?
Yes, the drawing kit supports outdoor drawing when the setup is stabilized on a suitable surface. The Plus can also be aimed at a printed image or computer screen to make a hand-drawn copy.
Which pencils come with the kit?
The kit includes three special edition Blackwing X NeoLucida pencils in Firm, Balanced and Soft graphite. A printed Drawing Guide and instruction booklet are also included.