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tankdonovan Loc: Tennessee

Hammer wrote:

Seen the “Ultimate Lens Hood” advertised and very tempted as I will be going to an aquarium in a month or so.

Just wondered if anyone has used this or has any suggestions for shooting through glass in aquariums etc

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Reflection-free-Collapsible-Silicone-Photography-Lens-Hood-for-Camera-Phone-L/372615588810?hash=item56c19eabca:g:2GEAAOSw6HJceOar&autorefresh=true

Is this it?

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

PeterDragon wrote:

Which lens hood? For shooting through glass I use as rubber hood pressed against the glass.
Jim

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

bsprague wrote:

https://petapixel.com/2018/07/31/the-ultimate-lens-hood-lets-you-shoot-reflection-free-through-glass/

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1457402-REG/ultimate_lens_hood_ulh_lens_hood_silicone_lens_hood_black.html/?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjw5dnmBRACEiwAmMYGOZBSRJpDfjaFc0uFtM0iS8oPAdV4i2aoR1_Nz3Ae_zqCLUzrQ-Da2RoCm5AQAvD_BwE&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=Y

Check the reviews for a few cautions. I use a more normal size.

Bison Bud

I agree on getting the lens right up on the glass if possible. If not possible, sometimes shooting at an angle rather than straight on can help. Reflections are bound to happen and aquariums can be very challenging to shoot with low light and other factors, but the end results can be impressive when you get it right. Good luck and good shooting to all.

khorinek

Hammer wrote:

Seen the “Ultimate Lens Hood” advertised and very tempted as I will be going to an aquarium in a month or so.

Just wondered if anyone has used this or has any suggestions for shooting through glass in aquariums etc

This photo was shot through glass with hood off and lens right up on the glass.

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GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

traderjohn wrote:

Sounds a lot like the collapsible lens hood.

Only bigger!
“Mega-hood”!

pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

Hammer wrote:

Seen the “Ultimate Lens Hood” advertised and very tempted as I will be going to an aquarium in a month or so.

Just wondered if anyone has used this or has any suggestions for shooting through glass in aquariums etc

Polarizer although you will lose a stop yet cut any reflection. Try to shoot straight on( you can't always get to the glass to press against) rather than an angle.

brooklyn-camera I Loc: Brooklyn, NY

I purchased the Lenskirt Flex Lens Hood...It is pure garbage. I ordered it to shoot through glass at hockey games. The suction cups will not stay attached to the glass. Guess it's the cold but I really don't know for sure. I sent Lenskirt tons of emails and have never received a reply. Seems as if Lenskirt has zero customer service, stay away from their product. Can you say pure junk, I can "PURE JUNK".
Don't need this junk since now I shoot the games from the team's bench.

brooklyn-camera I Loc: Brooklyn, NY

I purchased the Lenskirt Flex Lens Hood...It is pure garbage.

secular

If you have a flash diffuser that is to small to be useful you can cut out the diffusing cloth front and use the rest as an anti-reflection hood. My modified 4x6 inch diffuser fits nicely over several lenses and allows straight and angled shots. It also folds up flat so it is easy to pack.

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

PeterDragon wrote:

Which lens hood? For shooting through glass I use as rubber hood pressed against the glass.
Jim

Works great.

Retina Loc: Near Charleston,SC

Hammer wrote:

Seen the “Ultimate Lens Hood” advertised and very tempted as I will be going to an aquarium in a month or so.

Just wondered if anyone has used this or has any suggestions for shooting through glass in aquariums etc

Pardon me for saying the obvious, anything to eliminate or reduce stray light reflections is good. Since every situation is different, I like to step back, look around, and move if needed depending one where reflections might be coming from. Family members can come in handy as a light shield. A large aperture is good to keep any spots on the glass out of focus. I like the earlier improvised hood idea to block light from behind.

par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.

Hammer wrote:

Seen the “Ultimate Lens Hood” advertised and very tempted as I will be going to an aquarium in a month or so.

Just wondered if anyone has used this or has any suggestions for shooting through glass in aquariums etc

This looks really good, on their website they show how while against the glass you can also tilt the camera angle.

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Jerry Green Loc: Huntsville, AL

I have one and it works well.

chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon

Some points....
90 degrees to the tanks cuts distortion .
CPL is essential.
Rubber hood is good.
Soft box on flash.
Aim flash head straight up.
250 or higher.
F5.6
Auto iso.
Auto wb.
RAW.