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Clever Object Allows Photographers to Shoot Through Glass Without Unwanted Reflections

Josh Smith's silicone Ultimate Lens Hood

By Rain Noe - August 1, 2018

in Photography

When I lived in New York, I'd occasionally see photography crews shooting store windows in SoHo. To eliminate reflections and window glare, they'd erect a gigantic black fabric screen behind the photographer. It looked like a real pain in the ass.

Another situation in which reflections are undesirable is when shooting through the window of an observation deck. Photographer Josh Smith, frustrated with reflection-marred shots he'd taken on a trip to Japan in 2015, thus invented this Ultimate Lens Hood:

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Here are examples of how the ULH makes a difference:

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It can also, if flipped back over the camera, offer some protection to the camera body from rain:

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Smith also offers a ULH Mini for smartphones.

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via PetaPixel

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Adan Schubart

6 years ago

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very cool! I have run into that glare problem for decades...
A simple solution for an annoying problem!

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Tom B

6 years ago

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This is actually pretty sweet! £20 for the phone camera one is not a bad price, might be tempted to try it out.

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Rodrigo Lauret

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I was expecting an additional feature proposed by you Rain..

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