black flag

[Neil Grant]

I need to use a flare-stopping 'black flag' for a low-angle macro photo for shooting against the light. Recently I made do with my hand in front of the lens - but I'm thinking of something more purposeful. Maybe a sort of wire frame mounted on the hot-shoe and extending forwards to hold a card in front? Has anyone tried something like this?

thanks!

 

[John Koehrer]

There used to be a shoe mount flexible shaft that had a small clamp on the other end.
The flex looked like flexible steel cable sheathing but smaller and prettified.

 

[Sim2]

I think I have an idea of what you're referring to, could this be of use:

http://www.teamworkphoto.com/flare-busters-c-443_2035.html

Yep, it's a UK retailer but the product name might help. Hope you find something!

 

[Neil Grant]

I think I have an idea of what you're referring to, could this be of use:

http://www.teamworkphoto.com/flare-busters-c-443_2035.html

Yep, it's a UK retailer but the product name might help. Hope you find something!

thanks - it looks as though it might do the job!