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Dinkum Systems Compact Lens Shade

Regular price: €88,00
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Description

The COMPACT lens shade is a professional "french flag" for DSLR's and small video cameras.
Securing to the hot-shoe bracket, the multi-directional 12 link, 8.5" / 21cm long ball-and-socket arm holds the sturdy 5-inch wide aluminum shade securely and precisely to protect from lens flare, dust, and drizzle.
Fast set-up and ease of use make this an essential item to add to the kit of every serious photographer or videographer, saving time and money by eliminating the need for hoods specific to every lens.
SPECS: Weight 4.1 oz. - Standard Hot Shoe Mount - Not compatible with Sony iLink
Please note that additional links are NOT sold separately for this product.
Our full product range is designed to be interchangeable so gear can be customized to your exact needs.

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Customer Reviews

Well... it DOES say compact.. ... Well . . . it DOES say compact . . . but dang, it's kinda tiny. Does a decent job. Just wish they would have stated the size of the flag, so it's clear how small it is. 4Strong! Very nice, and it's strong! Perfect for keeping the hot sun off my camera during long wedding ceremonies in the Summer. 5works well, but seems flimsy ok so, this is such a good thing tokeep around in my camera box because I use cheap lenses that flare easily...it's hard to find this sort of thing (i've use rags and t shirts but this obviously is much nicer. however, the plastic arm seems like it want to break at any moment. it does not inspire confidence...but so far, it works. 4Great solution to avoid lens flares I had been looking for a solution like this for a while, there was one available, but only through odd distribution channels. I was happy to see this being readily available on Amazon. I mainly do night photography and shooting in the city with wide angle lenses is always prone to flares from strong street lights, even if those are not in the picture. I just used this for a night shoot to capture urban startrails (see uploaded image) and the shade very successfully prevented most flares, yet can be folded to the side or close to the camera body to be out of the way when not needed. Very well made, solid quality, goose neck is desirably stiff so that the shade stays in place but is flexible enough to cover both sides and the top of most but the longest lenses. One star reduction, because I wish the goose neck was a little longer, to cover longer lens bodies as well as reach underneath the lens - when shooting straight up into the sky, the underneath is as prone to flares as the top. Highly recommended solution, though! 4Great item and many uses This item works well. When you need that third hand to block glare that the hood on the lens just doesn't catch, this comes in handy. I also see where it will help keep rain/dirt off the lens also. Was also thinking I could use the led lights that you clip on ball caps and use to add light when needed for close up work. Many uses. 5Very stiff, difficult to adjust The articulating arm on this is extremely stiff and the joints do not move easily and require a lot of force. They are also very noisy while adjusting and pop apart easily and are very difficult to put back together. Not the same kind of ease of use as some of the similar articulating arms popular for camera tripod legs for instance. 2Not worth the pricetag. Does what it says, but feels very flimsy. Also, the hot shoe is too thick to fit on most cameras.Overpriced. Flimsy. And the Design is wonky.If you have the money and need an adjustable lens shade, then this is one of your only options. Should be priced at 15$ MAX for what was received. 3Well, It does the job I am working on a documentary style TV show that shoots on a Sony Z-1U camcorder with a wide angle adapter for running around, in close quarters. I needed an eyebrow to get rid of sun glare without spending a ridiculous amount of money on a cumbersome matte-box/eyebrow rig and mount.I found this and tried it out. I have to say, I do like it and it has made shooting much easier and with a much more pleasing aesthetic. It's the right size for any camcorder/DSLR and doesn't get in the way. It's even great to throw on a larger cam body with a matte-box rig and use it to block your eyes from the sun when looking into the viewfinder.My only gripe is that it's a little sticky and if you're in the moment trying to quickly adjust it, the bendy arm may come apart. Then it's very difficult to put it back together, I've needed pliers each time. If it wasn't for that, it would be perfect. But, I still think it's worth it. 4A great idea! The idea is amazing. It allows me to use whatever filters without messing with trying to fit a lens hood.The execution could have been a little better. The tube sections hold firmly in place, but I was a little disappointed in the cold shoe mount. It is plastic and there is no stop on the lock ring. If you spin it quickly when unlocking it, you can back it all the way off the threaded portion. You then have to fiddle with threading it back on. Now that I know this, I just gently loosen it when I pull it off.The flag is nice and large, but the metal is a little thinner than I was expecting. I already put a minor bend in it from adjusting it's position. When moving the flag, make sure you grab the tube portion, not the flag.Overall it's a great product and solves a problem I was having. I will be getting one of the Action Pods to give me another tool in the cart. 4I would say this is a good idea except for the whole when you move it ... I would say this is a good idea except for the whole when you move it around it breaks. I would not waste my time nor money on this one. Great concept poor execution. 1

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