Who all would actually buy this item.

[BradT0517]

Wow this has got to be one of the weirdest accessories I have seen for a camera

[Stavhp]

Wow this has got to be one of the weirdest accessories I have seen for a camera
what???

[superdiver]

I believe you forgot the link...

[zacker]

wow, he's right, that is strange...lol i have never seen one of those before, I doubt anyone would pay that much for it... how is it stuck on there? you gotta use tape? ..lol good find!

[BradT0517]

Ok oops here is the link

[BradT0517]

Haha got you there
here it is (http://www.adorama.com/CZPRO.html)

[zacker]

lol so iis it for protection from sun rain or as a reflector?

i have seen guys hld a flash/ umbrella set up while shooting..lol

[Mathiau]

sun / rain

[blam]

i was thinking about this the other day...didnt know someone made one lol

[kwsanders]

That is actually interesting. I can see where it would be useful on a very bright sunny day or a rainy day for that matter. :)

[Woolburr]

Just curious as to why you would consider a combination flash reflector/rain or sun shield such a weird item. They are used on location shoots all the time. Seems like a pretty good idea to me to combine functions.

[wannabe_at_glamis]

i've seen this sort of thing used in video/movie productions. quite common in that arena, but it seems to make a bit more sense there, heavy equipment just sitting on a tripod baking in the sun (never seen someone take a chance on their gear withsort of thing in the rain). But it seems a bit much for most still photo aplications. I could see a strong case for a few... but not many.

[rhys]

Umm... Sombrero?

[MegaHurtz]

If I felt the need for one, I would buy one. Seems like a good solution for shooting in the rain. What else would you propose?

[MagicallyDelicious]

oh my god!

I want one!

i really do!

[nitschke65]

I'll be adding this to my Christmas list. I thought it was kinda cool before I even realized it was lined with reflective silver. That's awesome! i just wish it didn't have the writing on it.

[rhys]

oh my god!

I want one!

i really do!

In Britain? It's the windiest place I've ever been. Umbrellas last for only a short while before the wind turns them inside out. The days when you get rain without wind are very few and far between.

[MagicallyDelicious]

In Britain? It's the windiest place I've ever been. Umbrellas last for only a short while before the wind turns them inside out. The days when you get rain without wind are very few and far between.

LMAO.

Very true!

It might be very sturdy!

i usually have a friend stood over my with a brolly!

no need for the friend with this!

[braduardo]

In Britain? It's the windiest place I've ever been. Umbrellas last for only a short while before the wind turns them inside out. The days when you get rain without wind are very few and far between.

Yes, but the umbrella makes an inexpensive mode of transportation...


I think the reflector would be kinda nice... I guess...

I once saw someone taking pictures with a P&S that had a friend holding an umbrella over her so she could see the viewfinder. :lol:

[rhys]

Yes, but the umbrella makes an inexpensive mode of transportation...


I think the reflector would be kinda nice... I guess...

I once saw someone taking pictures with a P&S that had a friend holding an umbrella over her so she could see the viewfinder. :lol:

Wouldn't a Tesco bag be better in wet weather and a handkerchief better in hot weather?

Add some elastic bands and you're all set.

[MagicallyDelicious]

Wouldn't a Tesco bag be better in wet weather and a handkerchief better in hot weather?

Add some elastic bands and you're all set.

I wonder if you'd get clubcard points for reclyin in that way!

[rhys]

I wonder if you'd get clubcard points for reclyin in that way!

I used Tesco bags exclusively for carrying my notes to and from from university when I did my degree.

[John Sims]

I'd have to go with those that think it is a good idea.

Having a reflector for bouncing your flash off has got to make it worthwhile to start with, aside any protection it may or may not offer your equipment.

Consider:-

Set up camera on tripod close to bird table/nuts etc. Use long remote release. As I can't justify a ring flash a bounced flash has got to work better than direct flash. Also, considering you would have to leave the camera set up for a period of time the protection from rain/sun shouldn't be discounted.

Also, bounced flash for macro shots. or in large buildings where you don't have the use of an assistant to hold a reflector.

I do agree about the wind issue though. Also, I wouldn't want to rely on just the umbrella in inclement weather, so the Tesco carrier bag must also be deployed - I find Velcro ties more convenient than elastic bands though. ;)

[rklepper]

That would never work in Iowa. We only get horizontal rain, never vertical.