Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 20

Thread: Anyone tried the Wiggly Worm

  1. #1

    Anyone tried the Wiggly Worm

    Anyone tried this for quick and dirty lens shading:

    http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/Large%20accessories.htm

    Scroll to the bottom. Is there something equivalent here in N. Am.

  2. #2
    Is that a Hassleblad? Brian Vuillemenot's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2002
    Location
    Marin County, California
    Posts
    837

    Re: Anyone tried the Wiggly Worm

    Looks like it would be pretty easy to make one yourself using padded binder clips, sturdy wire, and a spare darkslide or thin sheet of plastic.
    Brian Vuillemenot

  3. #3

    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    S.W. Wyoming
    Posts
    1,137

    Re: Anyone tried the Wiggly Worm

    I just hold a darkslide in a position that will cast a shadow on the lens. I can't see any practical use for that thing in the field, where less is usually more.

  4. #4
    3d Visual Effects artist
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Culver City, CA
    Posts
    1,177

    Re: Anyone tried the Wiggly Worm

    Quote Originally Posted by Glenn Thoreson View Post
    I just hold a darkslide in a position that will cast a shadow on the lens. I can't see any practical use for that thing in the field, where less is usually more.
    the practical side of this thing, is that you place it then just forget about it till you are done shooting. I've made one similar to this, a sturdy wire (like a coat hanger) that you can wrap around the tripod head, and an alligator clip at the end to hold a piece of cardboard. It works good, but no better than your hand or your hat, other than the fact that you don't have to stand there with your arm outstretched, or stand next to the camera. I always have a phobia that if I stand a block the sun, part of my body (or hand!) may drift into the picture frame.

    I wouldn't buy something to do this, but it's nice when you make it cheap.

  5. #5
    tim atherton's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 1998
    Posts
    3,697

    Re: Anyone tried the Wiggly Worm

    Office Depot etc sells one almost identical for holding papers while you type
    You'd be amazed how small the demand is for pictures of trees... - Fred Astaire to Audrey Hepburn

    www.photo-muse.blogspot.com blog

  6. #6

    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    914

    Re: Anyone tried the Wiggly Worm

    FWIW, the Ebony Lens Shade Clip is an okay remedy but the materials and execution are lacking; it’s also heavy and expensive. When the Ebony (or other) GG protector is used as a shade, a dark cloth or rain shield can be attached with Velcro - I've found this to be a handy way to keep things dry when it's drizzling.

  7. #7
    Robert A. Zeichner's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 1999
    Location
    Southfield, Michigan
    Posts
    1,129

    Re: Anyone tried the Wiggly Worm

    At best, it is merely a sun flare preventer and not an effective shade. The attached photo shows a shade that excludes practically all non-image forming light from hitting the lens.

  8. #8
    C. D. Keth's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Posts
    2,089

    Re: Anyone tried the Wiggly Worm

    Google "french flag"
    -Chris

  9. #9
    Dave Karp
    Join Date
    Dec 2001
    Location
    Los Angeles, CA
    Posts
    2,960

    Re: Anyone tried the Wiggly Worm

    Quote Originally Posted by tim atherton View Post
    Office Depot etc sells one almost identical for holding papers while you type
    I do the same thing. It works great.

  10. #10
    Greg Lockrey's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Temperance, MI
    Posts
    1,980

    Re: Anyone tried the Wiggly Worm

    I have one that's about 18" and I attach it to the tripod itself, theory being that any wind vibration won't go through the camera. The one I got is made by Wimberly and is called a "Plamp". Also use it to steady wind blown objects while doing macro work. It's more expensive than the Office Depot clamps since it's "made for photography".
    Greg Lockrey

    Wealth is a state of mind.
    Money is just a tool.
    Happiness is pedaling +25mph on a smooth road.



Similar Threads

  1. Wiggly 4x5
    By Conrad Hoffman in forum Gear
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 20-Dec-2001, 21:45

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •