Silliest accessory? at DVinfo.net

Colin McDonald · March 22nd, 2011, 03:37 PM

My nomination: (sorta cool though)
Canon 24-105mm styled insulated cup / mug with lens hood cap - Ideal gift for Photographers

I won't be buying one at that price (but any family reading this are free to get one for my birthday)

Andy Graham · March 22nd, 2011, 06:20 PM

You just know you would turn up on set one day exhausted from lack of sleep and try to fit it to your camera and end up spilling coffee all over your gear!

Still want one though :)

Chris Hurd · March 23rd, 2011, 09:55 AM

How about this one...

YouTube - DIY MATTE BOX (low cost)

Thanks to Nate Weaver for the giggles.

John Threat · May 11th, 2011, 07:05 AM

Battery grip for 5d or 7d if you do tripod shooting

Wayne Reimer · May 12th, 2011, 08:36 AM

I saw a man in Wascana park over the weekend shooting in a light drizzle. His camera ( a Canon DSLR) had some sort of little umbrella attached to the hotshoe. Looked spectacularly rediculous; blue and white stripes, any maybe 10 inches in diameter

Stephen Mick · May 12th, 2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin McDonald

My nomination: (sorta cool though)
Canon 24-105mm styled insulated cup / mug with lens hood cap - Ideal gift for Photographers

I bought one of the 70-200mm mugs as a gift for a shooter friend of mine. I met him for lunch and as I walked towards him in the parking lot, I said "hey, here's that new lens you wanted to check out," and I tossed it to him.

I'm pretty sure he wet himself.

Kevin McRoberts · May 17th, 2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne Reimer

I saw a man in Wascana park over the weekend shooting in a light drizzle. His camera ( a Canon DSLR) had some sort of little umbrella attached to the hotshoe. Looked spectacularly rediculous; blue and white stripes, any maybe 10 inches in diameter

I made something like that from a broken pocket umbrella :lol: A smidge bigger, and black, and still looks ludicrous, but is pretty handy when leaving a camera unattended in iffy weather conditions. Just make sure to use in conjunction with sandbags when its windy :D

Steve Siegel · May 19th, 2011, 06:21 PM

Hey Chris,

That matte box is anything but silly. It's a damn good idea.

March 22nd, 2011, 03:37 PM	#1
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	Silliest accessory? My nomination: (sorta cool though) Canon 24-105mm styled insulated cup / mug with lens hood cap - Ideal gift for Photographers I won't be buying one at that price (but any family reading this are free to get one for my birthday)

March 22nd, 2011, 06:20 PM	#2
Andy Graham Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lanark,Scotland Posts: 736	Re: Silliest accessory? You just know you would turn up on set one day exhausted from lack of sleep and try to fit it to your camera and end up spilling coffee all over your gear! Still want one though :) __________________ Actor: "where would that light be coming from?" DP: "same place as the music" -Andrew Lesnie-

March 23rd, 2011, 09:55 AM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Re: Silliest accessory? How about this one... YouTube - DIY MATTE BOX (low cost) Thanks to Nate Weaver for the giggles. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 11th, 2011, 07:05 AM	#4
John Threat Major Player Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York Posts: 322	Re: Silliest accessory? Battery grip for 5d or 7d if you do tripod shooting __________________ Director: http://www.mediathreat.com

May 12th, 2011, 08:36 AM	#5
Wayne Reimer Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 255	Re: Silliest accessory? I saw a man in Wascana park over the weekend shooting in a light drizzle. His camera ( a Canon DSLR) had some sort of little umbrella attached to the hotshoe. Looked spectacularly rediculous; blue and white stripes, any maybe 10 inches in diameter

May 19th, 2011, 06:21 PM	#8
Steve Siegel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Posts: 840	Re: Silliest accessory? Hey Chris, That matte box is anything but silly. It's a damn good idea.