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May 29, 2014 19:52:53   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
bigwolf40 wrote:
I just ordered one from Adorama and they sent me a notice they were out of stock so I have it on back order. I think B%H is the same way....Rich


must be a few people ordering, Adorama had them in stock this morning when I checked and posted the link. B&H says their stock will arrive about June 16th.

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May 29, 2014 21:42:23   #
bigwolf40 Loc: Effort, Pa.
 
MT Shooter wrote:
must be a few people ordering, Adorama had them in stock this morning when I checked and posted the link. B&H says their stock will arrive about June 16th.


When I ordered mine the site said they had them in stock but after I ordered they sent me the notice they were out and that my order was on back order. Myself I'm not in that much of a rush so I will wait until they ship it to me.....Rich

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May 29, 2014 22:30:30   #
WNYShooter Loc: WNY
 
I saw someguy using one of these at a Sabers game a couple of months ago, I wondered what it was--now I know. The ushers made him take it off the glass halfway through the first period. After that he was using the ol'rubber hood.

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Jun 5, 2014 11:30:00   #
wj cody Loc: springfield illinois
 
Depot Doc wrote:
I've been a "serious" photographer for 64 years, with a primary interest in railroads and their structures. My wife and I almost always travel by train, and wind up shooting through the windows. To avoid the reflections that can spoil a good photo, I have used rubber lens hoods as well as darkroom cloth and gaffer's tape. Now I have discovered the "LenSkirt" which is a great tool for dealing with the problem. It's a black "box" with suction cups on the bottom and a drawstring on a flexible top. I have not attempted to research all the places to buy it; I got mine from Adorama.

I do enjoy reading the posts and look forward to learning more about photography from you generous folks.
I've been a "serious" photographer for 6... (show quote)


the best solution is a polarising filter.

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Jun 5, 2014 11:33:47   #
f8lee Loc: New Mexico
 
Depot Doc wrote:
The LenSkirt works exceptionally well capturing scenes from a fast moving train, so it should do the same for a hockey game. I'll be interested in feedback from anyone who uses one.


I think the thing to understand with LensSkirt is that the four corners of the "skirt" are affixed to the window with suction cups. Sitting on a seat in a train (or on a bed in a hotel room) allows for this static kind of setup. The question is, at a hockey game, if you stick the cups to the glass will you be allowed to stand there for the entire duration of the game? If so, then it should be fine (though you might get some strange looks from the fans)

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Jun 5, 2014 13:31:37   #
Depot Doc Loc: Greenville, NC
 
I recall from past experience that a polarizer will eliminate some reflections, but my memory tells me that it doesn't always do so. I'll have to explore using one again later today and see what the results are.

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Jun 5, 2014 14:07:50   #
Depot Doc Loc: Greenville, NC
 
Just did the necessary experiment. No, a polarizing filter does not eliminate all reflections of light sources on the inside (camera side) of windows. It is dependent upon the angle of reflectance, but that consideration can severely limit your getting the picture you want. For convenience and quality of results I'll stick with my LenSkirt.

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Jun 8, 2014 11:10:25   #
wj cody Loc: springfield illinois
 
odd, it may be different for digital imaging devices, but for my film cameras, i've never had the problems you are encountering.

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