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Innovative Hands-Free Umbrella That Keeps Your Camera Dry When Shooting In The Rain
A few innocent drops of rain can be fatal to even the most expensive equipment. So to keep it safe Nubrella created this innovative hands-free and wind-resistant umbrella – it keeps the photographer and his gear dry, but doesn’t restrict him from taking pictures.
The company describes its product as “a hands-free, invertible weather protector worn backpack style conveniently functioning like a hood.” The 3-pound Nubrella is built using waterproof nylon, aluminum rods, and glass-filled plastic, allowing the design to withstand winds up to 40 mph. Its wide open front allows convenient visibility and shooting with both hands. The Nubrella is available on the company’s official website with prices starting at $59.99.
More info: nubrella.com (h/t: petapixel)
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Rafael Tiba 7 years ago
totally useless. even a little wind will be enough for the rain to fall diagonally and hit the camera
Helping Panda 7 years ago
This might work for a small point&shoot camera that you can put into your pocket between shots, but a big camera like the one shown on the first picture will get wet between the shots while it's dangling from your neck. You will want an environmentally sealed camera for that. It is in fact the Bored Panda commentary that puts emphasis on using this for photography, the creator/official web site barely mentions it. They emphasize hands-free operation and protection for your head. Trouble is, we already have a lightweight solution for that: it's called a rain jacket with a hood.
S Malkah Cohen 7 years ago
A rain hacker's hood is insufficient for many disabled folks like myself, struggling with walkers. A slightly deeper version wd also help wheelchair users.
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Taika Neko 7 years ago
Lol theres raindrops on the camera in the first picture. Oh, the irony..
John L 7 years ago
Its ok, but is more person oriented than camera oriented. A lightweight cover that was secured to the underlying tripod attachment, would be far better. And being able to move the cover in and out, depending on the lense, would be very helpful. A long lense has less general coverage, and the cover could be out in front more.
John L 7 years ago
The outfit has too many compromises, and is geared for a steady rain with no wind. In that case, the outfit works. But attaching the shield to the camera is better than to the photographer. Under the camera housing is the tripod thread. it can be used to attach a covering that sets over the camera and can be extended outward, depending on the lense focal length. The longer the lense, the less the field of view, and the closer the cover to the plane of the lense. That's what I would do.
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Ok Ha-Neul 7 years ago
That may blur some of the pictures but it keeps it safe. I'm not about to spend 60 dollars miinus shipping so maybe i should try the ziploc first
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Paul Mowatt 7 years ago
"A few drops of rain can be fatal to even the most expensive equipment" - Absolute rubbish! Most professional cameras are designed to withstand showers of rain, even cheap cameras cope well ... There are things called lens hoods, which can shield most raindrops from landing on the lens, and anyway, this 'umbrella' looks like it would drag you off the edge of a cliff with one sharp gust of wind, which is where it should take the inventors of this utter waste of space!
Tiny Dynamine 7 years ago
There's very little cover given by this so it's about as useful as wearing a cap, which you can get for about £1.
Don'tSendaLion2doApanda'sjob 7 years ago
So Excellent of a concept.... I am an avid photographer & had to rely on a wheel chair for about 6 months after an accident ( no, not taking a landscape photograph & falling off a cliff ) [ but Close ] ..... so this idea is just fantastic for both scenarios... I looked in endless browsers and catalogs & N E V E R found a hands-free umbrella ~> So I could have both hands Ready 2 Roll !!!
Cassie 7 years ago
But, rain shots can be awesome. We do not let a little atmospheric moisture get in the way of a good shot!
Load More Replies... Rafael Tiba 7 years ago
totally useless. even a little wind will be enough for the rain to fall diagonally and hit the camera
Helping Panda 7 years ago
This might work for a small point&shoot camera that you can put into your pocket between shots, but a big camera like the one shown on the first picture will get wet between the shots while it's dangling from your neck. You will want an environmentally sealed camera for that. It is in fact the Bored Panda commentary that puts emphasis on using this for photography, the creator/official web site barely mentions it. They emphasize hands-free operation and protection for your head. Trouble is, we already have a lightweight solution for that: it's called a rain jacket with a hood.
S Malkah Cohen 7 years ago
A rain hacker's hood is insufficient for many disabled folks like myself, struggling with walkers. A slightly deeper version wd also help wheelchair users.
Load More Replies... Taika Neko 7 years ago
Lol theres raindrops on the camera in the first picture. Oh, the irony..
John L 7 years ago
Its ok, but is more person oriented than camera oriented. A lightweight cover that was secured to the underlying tripod attachment, would be far better. And being able to move the cover in and out, depending on the lense, would be very helpful. A long lense has less general coverage, and the cover could be out in front more.
John L 7 years ago
The outfit has too many compromises, and is geared for a steady rain with no wind. In that case, the outfit works. But attaching the shield to the camera is better than to the photographer. Under the camera housing is the tripod thread. it can be used to attach a covering that sets over the camera and can be extended outward, depending on the lense focal length. The longer the lense, the less the field of view, and the closer the cover to the plane of the lense. That's what I would do.
Load More Replies... Ok Ha-Neul 7 years ago
That may blur some of the pictures but it keeps it safe. I'm not about to spend 60 dollars miinus shipping so maybe i should try the ziploc first
Load More Replies... Paul Mowatt 7 years ago
"A few drops of rain can be fatal to even the most expensive equipment" - Absolute rubbish! Most professional cameras are designed to withstand showers of rain, even cheap cameras cope well ... There are things called lens hoods, which can shield most raindrops from landing on the lens, and anyway, this 'umbrella' looks like it would drag you off the edge of a cliff with one sharp gust of wind, which is where it should take the inventors of this utter waste of space!
Tiny Dynamine 7 years ago
There's very little cover given by this so it's about as useful as wearing a cap, which you can get for about £1.
Don'tSendaLion2doApanda'sjob 7 years ago
So Excellent of a concept.... I am an avid photographer & had to rely on a wheel chair for about 6 months after an accident ( no, not taking a landscape photograph & falling off a cliff ) [ but Close ] ..... so this idea is just fantastic for both scenarios... I looked in endless browsers and catalogs & N E V E R found a hands-free umbrella ~> So I could have both hands Ready 2 Roll !!!
Cassie 7 years ago
But, rain shots can be awesome. We do not let a little atmospheric moisture get in the way of a good shot!
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