Negative Lighting with the Lenskirt

Posted: September 26, 2012

Lighting is a key part in photography, but sometimes, too much light can be a bad thing. This interesting item can help with over exposure to light.

Lighting is a key part in photography, but sometimes, too much light can be a bad thing. This interesting item can help with over exposure to light.

I just came across a new piece of gear that’s specifically designed to remove light, and I love it.  The Lenskirt is essentially a portable lighting hood designed for when you need to shoot through glass, but don’t want reflections. This makes it the ideal tool for shooting time-lapse or video from behind glass. It was designed by cinematographer Frank Glencairn and is sold by LetusDirect.

You attach one end to the camera with a simple cinch.  The other end opens up much like a softbox and creates a lightproof tunnel.  This end then attaches to the window or glass using suction cups.

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Biz Tip provided by Laurie Dovey, Executive Director for POMA.