Blend into the background while photographing wildlife with the LensHide Lightweight Photo Blind in Realtree Max5 camouflage pattern by LensCoat. Made of a breathable polyester/cotton blend, this cloth photo blind comes with an elastic cinch cord for the camera lens and a camo mesh window so the photographer can view the subject. A slot with hook-and-loop closure allows for use of an external flash. Draped in the LensHide, you can adjust your equipment without your movements being seen. The blind stays in place by means of a hook-and-loop closure at the back of the head. It comes with an integrated storage pouch with D rings and an internal accessory pocket. Made in the U.S.A.
- Camouflage for Photographer & Gear
- Camo Mesh Window
- Elastic Cinch Cord for Lens
- Slot for External Flash
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LensCoat LensHide Reviews
Good for Larger Slower-Moving or Perched Subjects
I bought the blind for short eared owl photography. These creatures hunt from above the tall grass in a large field. 100 yards is about as near as they will get, so I shoot with a 600 f/4 + 2X extender. I need a wide and unobstructed view to see them with the naked eye before I can search through the 1.5-degree angle of view of this lens stack. Therein lies the problem. Trying on the blind at home convinced me there's little chance of spotting a flying owl with my eyes behind the mesh screen. Larger subjects and perched or swimming birds might be a different story. I plan to try the blind on skittish water birds like wood ducks and hooded mergansers. Then if there's anything to add, I'll update this review.
very effective
The LensHide is light, easy to use and carry. Most importantly it's effective in helping you get closer to your subjects. My first use was to get close to kingfishers and green heron. I had both drop in, stay and conduct their natural behavior like I wasn't even there. Same result when I went under the hide, 14 feet from hummingbirds feeding. While sitting for hours, I'm able to drink my coffee or water and even check my cell phone without disturbing nervous wildlife. I have no complaints about the design, but I do have a user tip. The cap doesn't really attach securely to your head, so it can be a bit annoying when you turn your head back and forth and will definitely give you a bad hair day. But, if you wear a hat that fits your head, it makes the experience much more enjoyable. I use a floppy brim bucket style hat and fold the front part of the brim upward then pull the cap down over the hat. Now the hide moves with you verses sliding around on your head. I find it much, much more comfortable and improves the usability of the blind. If you need to step out for a moment, it's easy to lift the back of the material up, lay it over the camera and then quickly get back in. I've used it sitting down and standing up. Works great in both positions. I'm sure it will work equally as well laying down.
