lens shades

[david clark]

Hi Jim, I used to rely the strategic positioning of my dark slide to block unwanted sun and reflections, and I have the negs to demonstrate that technique. You can see the corner of the dark slide, hat, or whatever I was using that day in the neg. Save your self a lot of frustration and spring for a decent shade. Best, David

[Lloyd Chamber]

I can't claim to have lots of large format experience, having shot only a few hundred sheets of 4 X 5, but I haven't seen any noticeable issue with lens flare in any shots I've taken.

It sure would be nice if all the compendium shade folks would post a with and without picture to back up their claims.

[Alan Cecil]

I have found that overcast days are best for shooting LF...less contrast, less flare.