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Controlling the light that hits out lens
it's very important to obtain the look we want.
But sometimes the lens hood isn't enough for this...
and using a Matte Box might be too bulky or complicated.
That's why today we'll talk about a new tool for this task...
the Flex Lens Shade!
It was designed by professional photographer Tom Hogan
and it's used to control the external light
that can reach a camera's lens.
It's made of ballistic nylon, with a good finish
and weighting only 34g.
It has a top flag which measures 18 by 13cm.
It’s semi rigid and can be bent or positioned as needed.
It can be used with any lens thanks to its adjustable
velcro and strap mounting system.
Once it's mounted, the flag can be adjusted
in any position to suit the user's needs.
Its main advantage compared to other systems
it's its light weight and compact size...
making it perfect to take anywhere easily.
It's especially useful for photography where it's not
common to carry around big or heavy rigs.
Here's an example of a strong light source
creating flares and reflections in the image.
With the Flex Lens Shade on, we simply adjust the flag
until the unwanted light leaks are blocked.
We think that The Flex Lens Shade it's a good option
if you need to improve your light control...
but still need to keep your camera light and easy to handle.
It's very easy to store and transport so it can be in your
camera kit at all times for whenever you may need it.