Shady idea

dcarch · January 7, 2008

A few of you have gotten cameras for x'mas, here is an idea for your camera.

A lens shade is important to get the sharpest picture, especially if you are taking pictures in a bright sunny condition. The shade will cut down internal reflection and glare. All professional photographers use it.

However, it may not be that easy to find one for your camera.

This is all you need: An empty medicine plastic bottle, flat black paint, and a pair of scissors.

You can use tape to adjust the inside diameter of the bottle opening if the fit is not exact.

Have fun.

dcarch

Rena · January 7, 2008

I could of used one of those today. I was taking pics of my homemade hydroponic tank and it is in the greenhouse8)

kktwahoo · January 7, 2008

Well, let us learn more about this, Rena!

neoguy · January 7, 2008

dcarch is absolutely correct in recommending a lens shade. His method is the best, and least expensive for all to follow!

Be forewarned, any local camera shop, email provider as well, will try to pressure you into buying any accessories, the profit margin increases with each sale of every little thing! The retailers buy these items for 2-6 dollars and sell them for 20-30 dollars.

By the way, just about ALL of this stuff (junk) is made in China.

UV filter is another good consideration, but for another time.

**tomatoaddict** · January 8, 2008

Neo is a photography expert so he is my go to man when I have a camera question.

neoguy · January 8, 2008

Terry,

Thanks for the compliment, but I'm hardly an expert. I've been out of the business far too long

January 7, 2008	#1
dcarch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,618	Shady idea A few of you have gotten cameras for x'mas, here is an idea for your camera. A lens shade is important to get the sharpest picture, especially if you are taking pictures in a bright sunny condition. The shade will cut down internal reflection and glare. All professional photographers use it. However, it may not be that easy to find one for your camera. This is all you need: An empty medicine plastic bottle, flat black paint, and a pair of scissors. You can use tape to adjust the inside diameter of the bottle opening if the fit is not exact. Have fun. dcarch __________________ tomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomato matomato tomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomato matomato tomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomato matomato

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tomatoaddict Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: zone 5 Posts: 1,459	Neo is a photography expert so he is my go to man when I have a camera question. __________________ Secretseedcartel.com

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January 7, 2008	#2
Rena Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Warm Springs, GA Posts: 1,421	I could of used one of those today. I was taking pics of my homemade hydroponic tank and it is in the greenhouse8)

January 7, 2008	#3
kktwahoo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wahoo, Nebraska Posts: 132	Well, let us learn more about this, Rena!

January 7, 2008	#4
neoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 610	dcarch is absolutely correct in recommending a lens shade. His method is the best, and least expensive for all to follow! Be forewarned, any local camera shop, email provider as well, will try to pressure you into buying any accessories, the profit margin increases with each sale of every little thing! The retailers buy these items for 2-6 dollars and sell them for 20-30 dollars. By the way, just about ALL of this stuff (junk) is made in China. UV filter is another good consideration, but for another time.