ULH’s New Lens Hoods

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The creators of the Ultimate Lens Hood have launched a new campaign featuring three updated products meant to help photographers and videographers shoot through glass without reflections or glare. The lineup includes versions designed for traditional cameras, smartphones, and action cameras.

The main product in the new campaign is the ULHpro, which the company describe as the smallest version of the Ultimate Lens Hood so far. One of the biggest changes is the addition of integrated suction cups, allowing it to attach directly to glass for hands-free shooting. Earlier versions had to be held against the window while taking photos. The ULHpro can still be used that way, but the suction mount means you can now keep both hands free to adjust settings or compose your shot. Like earlier versions, the hood is made from flexible silicone that stretches around a wide range of lenses. Compatibility depends on the diameter of the lens barrel rather than focal length, and it is designed to fit lenses roughly 55mm in diameter up to well over 100mm, which typically covers lenses with 52mm filters or larger.

The campaign also introduces two additional versions. The ULHmobile is designed for smartphones and features a 40mm opening intended to fit modern phone camera modules, attaching with a flexible clip that stretches over most phone cases. The ULHaction adapts the same concept for action cameras, fitting models such as the GoPro Hero 7 and newer cameras as well as DJI Osmo Action. According to the campaign page, manufacturing tooling has already been completed, and a ‘‘Full House” bundle that includes all three versions is listed at $55.