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Flare Buster Flare Buster Kit - Extra Long
The Flare Buster Kit Extra Long is a handy accessory that shields your camera lens from image-degrading stray light without the need for obnoxiously large lens hoods or shielding the lens with a hat or your hand. It stores in a very compact fashion and can universally shade all but the biggest of telephoto lenses quite effectively. The Flare Buster attaches to the standard hot shoe on a camera.
Included in the kit are three reflectors for bouncing white, gold or silver light onto the subject. This is especially useful for macro photography. Two vignetting shades can be used to cast a small amount of light exactly on the subject as needed. The reticulating arm will hold the shade in any position around the camera as needed, and an included 1/4"-20 tripod adapter screw will even facilitate putting the shade below the lens if conditions would warrant it.
Note! This item is only guaranteed compatible with a standard hot shoe, not a proprietary one.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Lightweight (5)
- Durable (4)
- Reliable (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday (3)
- Macro photography (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 6 customers
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Flare Buster Kit Extra Long:
Hoods interfered with wide angles (vignette), or would be finicky to attach. This works much better.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Flare Buster Kit Extra Long:
Sometimes the best things are simple and inexpensive. Flare Buster is both! I used one with my 4"x5" and purchased a new one with the Hot Shoe Mount for my Cambo Wide DS. I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. Now that I have it, I can't imagine taking it off!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Flare Buster Kit Extra Long:
I bought this as a shade for a Canon 17mm TS-E (which can't take a hood) and it is pretty close to perfect. I wish it had a metal mount for the flash shoe, but other than that, it is exactly what I needed!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Macro Photography
Comments about Flare Buster Kit Extra Long:
I have used it in outdoor macro photography, primarily to reduce lens flare. It has a simple compression clip that could hold nearly any light weight object (filter, gel, reflector, etc.)
Simple to install (hot shoe), easily positioned.
This is one of those little items that's great to have in your camera kit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Flare Buster Kit Extra Long:
I could not be without this for outdoor photographs
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Macro Photography
Comments about Flare Buster Kit Extra Long:
Use this with sun to avoid flares but also with reflectors for macro shots that need more light Great utility gadget. Very easily attached and utilized with all its' various attachments and handy hints for other uses. Haven't tried them all and am already impressed. Does take some extra space to have available when out shooting but worth it !
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Lightweight (5)
- Durable (4)
- Reliable (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday (3)
- Macro photography (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 6 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-6
Pros
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Flare Buster Kit Extra Long:
Hoods interfered with wide angles (vignette), or would be finicky to attach. This works much better.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Flare Buster Kit Extra Long:
Sometimes the best things are simple and inexpensive. Flare Buster is both! I used one with my 4"x5" and purchased a new one with the Hot Shoe Mount for my Cambo Wide DS. I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. Now that I have it, I can't imagine taking it off!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Flare Buster Kit Extra Long:
I bought this as a shade for a Canon 17mm TS-E (which can't take a hood) and it is pretty close to perfect. I wish it had a metal mount for the flash shoe, but other than that, it is exactly what I needed!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Macro Photography
Comments about Flare Buster Kit Extra Long:
I have used it in outdoor macro photography, primarily to reduce lens flare. It has a simple compression clip that could hold nearly any light weight object (filter, gel, reflector, etc.)
Simple to install (hot shoe), easily positioned.
This is one of those little items that's great to have in your camera kit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Flare Buster Kit Extra Long:
I could not be without this for outdoor photographs
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Macro Photography
Comments about Flare Buster Kit Extra Long:
Use this with sun to avoid flares but also with reflectors for macro shots that need more light Great utility gadget. Very easily attached and utilized with all its' various attachments and handy hints for other uses. Haven't tried them all and am already impressed. Does take some extra space to have available when out shooting but worth it !
Displaying reviews 1-6
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