Omega Popabrella Portable Compact Umbrella Protects Against Sun, Heat and Rain Damage - for Photo or Video Camera with a Tripod Screw
The Popabrella is a portable compact umbrella that tilts, slides up or down, adjusts side to side for 360° coverage to protect a film, digital or video camera. It protects against rain, sun glare on viewfinder, blocks sun flare on lenses and protects the equipment from heat damage. It will fit any camera with a tripod screw socket or it mounts directly to tripod screw.
- Protective umbrella that gives 360° protection against sun glare on a camera viewfinder, sun flare on lens, heat and rain damage
- It attaches to tripod screw socket or directly to a tripod screw.
- There is a slide bar that allows the umbrella to be moved 6.0" side to side.
| Material | Water repellant nylon |
| Exterior Dimensions | 8.0 x 12" (20.32 x 30.48 cm) (HxW) |
| Weight | With Bracket: 3.0 oz (85.05 g) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
86%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (4)
- Good protection (4)
- Lightweight (4)
- Easy to carry (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Wet / rain (4)
- Travel (3)
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Pros
- Good Even Coverage
- Good Quality
- Ka-Boom For The Buck
- Packs Small
Cons
Best Uses
- Drizzle and Mist Barrier
Comments about Omega Popabrella Portable Protective Umbrella:
I use the Popabrella with my Canon HF M30. Easy to pack and use, it allows more opportunity to shoot. Better than anything I could devise. For the price, no complaints!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Carry
Cons
- Not Functional
- Poor Protection
Best Uses
Comments about Omega Popabrella Portable Protective Umbrella:
This piece of equipment is useless for professional use. The height is to short for my videocamcorder, and if I wished to use it with my Nikon D-200 I would have to remove the battery pack. It may be of some use to enable youto view the screen in sunlight.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Carry
Cons
- Not Functional
Best Uses
- Concerts
- Travel
Comments about Omega Popabrella Portable Protective Umbrella:
I've been jury-rigging a version of this exact device for 10 years to a variety of results. I had HOPED that this item would solve my sun shading dilemma, but the tripod plate configuration I set up for my Sony A1U will not allow me to attach this. What it REALLY needs is a screw clamp to attach it a tripod arm (and perhaps a little bigger umbrella) to service video shooters. This should work just fine for DSLR & small camcorder users.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Carry
- Good Protection
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday
- Travel
Comments about Omega Popabrella Portable Protective Umbrella:
This umbrella is very easy to use and provides a quick way to block the sun, rain, or any other photography obstacle. The design allows the umbrella to be easily moved around, allowing you to change the angle of the umbrella or position within seconds. You also will not need a third hand to keep it up because of it's ability to screw into the bottom of you camera. I have had no troubles with mine so far. I do not, however reccomend this umbrella with a larger camera or a long lens; I'd go for the larger umbrella made by the same company: omega.
Pros
- Compact
- Good Protection
- Lightweight
Cons
- Too Small
Best Uses
- Bad Weather
- Daily Transport
- Travel
Comments about Omega Popabrella Portable Protective Umbrella:
Great product great price, When I ordered it I thought I was getting the bigger size which is definetely required for a DSLR with any length of lens attached. But this works well for blocking the suns glare here In Colombia from the LCD.
Pros
- Easy to adjust
- Good Protection
- Lightweight
- Stays as adjusted in wind
Cons
- Staff to short for flash
- Worthless at night
Best Uses
- Bad Weather
- Prevents sun glare
Comments about Omega Popabrella Portable Protective Umbrella:
As a news photog, I use these to protect my gear from the rain and wet snow I often find myself in when shooting accidents or fires.
This model stays where you put it and is fine for daylight work. However, the shaft is too short to accodomate a camera mounted dedicated flash unit, making it totally worthless for night use.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Weatherproof
Cons
- Too short
Best Uses
- Bad Weather
Comments about Omega Popabrella Portable Protective Umbrella:
I purchased this to use with my Canon Xti. I had to take the battery pack off as the pole is not tall enough. You can forget an external flash. You can only get 5-1/2" above the base of the camera to the rim of the popabrella in the verticle position. They claim it will swivle 360 degrees. Mine only gets 120 degrees side to side.
It is pretty well made and probably would be fine for a small camera. It's a great idea for keeping you camera cool in the hot sun or a light rain with no wind.
On the cardboard backing the manufacturer says they make larger sizes. I was unaware of that fact when I ordered mine and will be looking into in getting a larger one.
Pros
- Good Protection
- Lightweight
- Weatherproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Bad Weather
- Daily Transport
Comments about Omega Popabrella Portable Protective Umbrella:
This is a great product if you are shooting in a light rain or heavy sun. It also comes in handy when you are near a waterfall with lots of mist coming off of it.
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