Useless or absurd accessories

[mackguyver]

PS: This experience was not enough, and recently I ordered and got lens hood for EF-M 22 (before I saw what size it is). I still wonder about its purpose and wait for next summer with bright sunlight to test its efficiency.

I estimated that the Canon ES-52 hood for the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM would be the right diameter and depth to provide appropriate protection from flare to a 14mm lens. It's shallow enough that no physical protection is offered, either. I think that qualifies it as 'useless'...

I wasn't going to admit that I owned it, but now that you have, I will admit that I have the EF-M 22 hood as well - what a joke. I was trying to use up a credit I had with Gearshop, but wow is that thing small and pointless. It looks like the 40 2.8 has the same design, so I'm sure it's equally worthless.

 

[surapon]

I never bought one, but this has always been my favorite hilarious accessory. If I ever see one in public, i will photograph that person until they cry. It's basically a camera strap that will allow you to drag your camera on the ground between your legs.

But, if you slip the strap around the back of your neck, your pants will stay up. (At least in the front).

Ha, Ha, Ha------I love your thinking, Sir--------Ha, Ha, Ha---That is the most great Idea for to day. Thanks, That will keep the Belt on top of my big belly, not below the Bally.
Surapon

 

[Loswr]

PS: This experience was not enough, and recently I ordered and got lens hood for EF-M 22 (before I saw what size it is). I still wonder about its purpose and wait for next summer with bright sunlight to test its efficiency.

I estimated that the Canon ES-52 hood for the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM would be the right diameter and depth to provide appropriate protection from flare to a 14mm lens. It's shallow enough that no physical protection is offered, either. I think that qualifies it as 'useless'...

I wasn't going to admit that I owned it, but now that you have, I will admit that I have the EF-M 22 hood as well

I didn't buy the hood for the 40/2.8 or the 22/2. You're on your own here...

 

[Rienzphotoz]

I bought the Canon lens hood for the 50mm f/1.8 II as well. Never used it and gave it away free when I sold the lens.

+1 ... I too bought the stupid lens hood in 2007 and never used it and eventually gave it away free.

 

[HankMD]

I tried it on her outside. She came back without camera and collar. I never found it.

Go back and check again in her sandbox. Once you find it I'd bet it contains panoramic images of her entire gut mucosa. ;D

 

[mackguyver]

I didn't buy the hood for the 40/2.8 or the 22/2. You're on your own here...

Yes, I suppose this thread could also be called the "Dumbest thing I ever wasted money on," or "How stupid am I?" or maybe just the "I'm an idiot" thread. ;D

 

[Zlyden]

I didn't buy the hood for the 40/2.8 or the 22/2. You're on your own here...

Yes, I suppose this thread could also be called the "Dumbest thing I ever wasted money on," or "How stupid am I?" or maybe just the "I'm an idiot" thread. ;D

Just in case Canon listens: I did not say that lens hood for EF-M 22 is a 'bad and stupid accessory' (it's a solid piece of metal, well made and designed with love and other warm feelings to customers, it makes your pancake-type lens few millimeters longer in case you need to make a better impression on someone).

And since the thread finally payed attention to Canon gear...

...another of my recent strange purchases (I still hope it's not very stupid, and I will find a use for it someday with 'bulb' exposures) was ...

..."RS-80N3" remote.

Yes, I know -- those who've been shooting X0D and XD cameras for years (that is most of regulars), believe that it's a 'cool-tiny little thingie, very-very handy, always in my pocket, I bought it 10 years ago', but for new Rebel-to-6D switchers = it's rather huge, bulky, with thick unwieldy cord (compared to Rebel's "RS-60E3").

For few months that I have 6D and RS-80N3, I never used this remote (and I did use RS-60E3 with XTi a lot!). It's much easier to operate 6D on tripod without cords, for example with really small and tiny good-old RC-1 or via Wi-Fi.

(This is all: in my opinion of course, no offense )

 

[surapon]

Dear Sir, My Friends.
Yes, I buy The Rubber Lens hood for my great 40mm Pancake Lens, BUT, I change the name, I call The Bang protector, Not Lens hood---Ha, Ha, Ha, And Only yes, I call it Lens hood when I open the full length of the rubber , and can block the direct sun from my front side of the lens, with out create the black corners for my 5D MK II---Yes, Super Cheap too, Just 5 US Dollars from Amazon
Enjoy.
Surapon

PS. When I get 22 mm. Lens for my new toy EOS-M, I will use the filter ring adaptor from 43 mm to 52 mm of this Rubber hood and report back to you, about the 4 black corners of the picture or not ( ?>??)
http://www.amazon.com/52mm-rubber-Lens-Hood-Digital/dp/B003UNFOVY

 

[Efka76]

Surapon,

I do not know about other people, however, for me it seems very strange that all the time you refer to others as "Dear Sir, Mr. XXXX". I understand that you come from Asia where politeness is a must, however, this is a bit annoying. I would suggest to simply refer to others by nickname. I hope that you will not treat this my message as insulting. This is just simple friend's advice.

 

[Marsu42]

I do not know about other people, however, for me it seems very strange that all the time you refer to others as "Dear Sir, Mr. XXXX". I understand that you come from Asia where politeness is a must

I don't recon him to be a fool, he's certainly aware that it's not a necessity in *international* discussions - but international doesn't necessarily mean anglo-american, we just happen to write english here since because most people understand it. Personally I find it great that he's sticking to his style, he certainly has found it at his age and has every right to do so... and a personal style is what every good photographer should wish for.

For me, it's very nice to have such a diverse community and if there is something to be understandingly annoyed about, it's certainly not members being *too* polite. You might want to try polite next time and could try to send him your suggestion as a personal message and not in public?

 

[rexbot]

I don't recon him to be a fool, he's certainly aware of that it's not a necessity in international discussions - but personally I find it great that he's pulling through with his personal style, and he has every right esp. at his age as he has pointed out a lot of times

For me, it's very nice to have such a diverse community and if there is something to be understandingly annoyed about, it's certainly not members being *too* polite. You might want to try polite next time and could try to send him your suggestion as a personal message and not in public?

+1 - surapon rocks, and he can call me whatever he wants. Great posts and a very positive attitude. Keep doing it your way, surapon!

 

[Don Haines]

I do not know about other people, however, for me it seems very strange that all the time you refer to others as "Dear Sir, Mr. XXXX". I understand that you come from Asia where politeness is a must

I don't recon him to be a fool, he's certainly aware that it's not a necessity in *international* discussions - but international doesn't necessarily mean anglo-american, we just happen to write english here since because most people understand it. Personally I find it great that he's sticking to his style, he certainly has found it at his age and has every right to do so... and a personal style is what every good photographer should wish for.

For me, it's very nice to have such a diverse community and if there is something to be understandingly annoyed about, it's certainly not members being *too* polite. You might want to try polite next time and could try to send him your suggestion as a personal message and not in public?

+1
I like the style he speaks/types with.

 

[Ben Taylor]

I'd hardly call a gorillapod useless. In fact I'd say it's a very useful piece of gear. I travelled all over the world with a Gorillapod Focus paired with a BH30 ballhead for about ten months of this year and used it all the time. I shot 30+ sec exposures with the 5D3 and 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II and never had an issue with vibration, slumping or not being able to compose a shot properly.

Seems to be more of an issue of people not buying the right one rather than a useless piece of equipment. Don't get me wrong, I'm extremely happy to have my TVC-34L and BH55 back but as a travel tripod it was perfect.

 

[tcmatthews]

That would be a very useful cat distraction apparatus. Although it does look rather ridiculous.

What is that blue and yellow accessory of yours in the background on the floor, and exactly what do you use it for?

Scott

What have you seen for idiotic accessories or for items that were just not thought out....

I saw a car window mount tripod head..... You roll down the window, slip it over the edge of the glass, and mount your camera or spotting scope to it. This one was marketed as XXXXXX window mount, real tree camouflage. Why would you need camouflage? With a couple of square inches of camouflage the critters will not be able to see you? That somehow they will miss the car, the big white lens, and the person behind it, but it is the tiny mount that matters?

Sort of like camouflage flashlights

I believe it is intended to mount on the window of a deer blind while hunting. I actually have a black Bass Pro version. Only used it once. Most of the deer blinds I am in have a window seal that is two wide. I know that it shows it attached to a car window but that is ridiculous.

When I first started I bought a very cheep $19.95 Dynex tripod. Being low on funds and insisting on owning a tripod it was my only option at the time.

First thing the plastic tripod head popped right out of the aluminum center column. I had to DIY fix it. The plastic head had a small hole in the bottom of the tripod head. I shoved a peace of an old broken fishing rod in the hold and taped up ring sections to add reinforcement and epoxied the tripod head back on the shaft.

I would not trust the tripod with a 5d but it is fine will a rebel or other small camera and small lens. I even used it for a while with my 60d. (That was a little scary at times. I finally bough a real tripod but I sometimes use it to hold my NEX or an external flash.

Sense I am using every excuse to test my 6D this week I include pictures.

 

[cellomaster27]

I do not know about other people, however, for me it seems very strange that all the time you refer to others as "Dear Sir, Mr. XXXX". I understand that you come from Asia where politeness is a must

I don't recon him to be a fool, he's certainly aware that it's not a necessity in *international* discussions - but international doesn't necessarily mean anglo-american, we just happen to write english here since because most people understand it. Personally I find it great that he's sticking to his style, he certainly has found it at his age and has every right to do so... and a personal style is what every good photographer should wish for.

For me, it's very nice to have such a diverse community and if there is something to be understandingly annoyed about, it's certainly not members being *too* polite. You might want to try polite next time and could try to send him your suggestion as a personal message and not in public?

+1
I like the style he speaks/types with.

+1 thank you. let's keep from random unrelated comments..

back to the topic... there are those "useless" or "absurd" things associated with camera gear on photojojo.com. XD have to admit, some of the stuff are on my wishlist!!

 

[Rat]

+1 thank you. let's keep from random unrelated comments..

Another +1 anyway. It needs to be said loudly and clearly - you don't knock people for having manners and style. But I'll edit the quote to add less scrolling

 

[surapon]

Surapon,

I do not know about other people, however, for me it seems very strange that all the time you refer to others as "Dear Sir, Mr. XXXX". I understand that you come from Asia where politeness is a must, however, this is a bit annoying. I would suggest to simply refer to others by nickname. I hope that you will not treat this my message as insulting. This is just simple friend's advice.

Ok, Dear Efka76----No more, Sir, Mr. Teacher in my Post from now on. Yes, About time that I try to get in Americanize----Sorry, In my Original Country = Thailand, We use " Sir " to the people that older than us---But If we do not know the age of that people--The Save way to talk to them with honor = " Sir "
Thanks you very much.
Surapon

 

[surapon]

I do not know about other people, however, for me it seems very strange that all the time you refer to others as "Dear Sir, Mr. XXXX". I understand that you come from Asia where politeness is a must

I don't recon him to be a fool, he's certainly aware that it's not a necessity in *international* discussions - but international doesn't necessarily mean anglo-american, we just happen to write english here since because most people understand it. Personally I find it great that he's sticking to his style, he certainly has found it at his age and has every right to do so... and a personal style is what every good photographer should wish for.

For me, it's very nice to have such a diverse community and if there is something to be understandingly annoyed about, it's certainly not members being *too* polite. You might want to try polite next time and could try to send him your suggestion as a personal message and not in public?

Dear Marsu42.
Well as our friend Efka76 recommend, Yes, from now on , I will not use " Mr. , Sir, Teacher" in my post any more, Just talk as from Friend to friend. Thank you very much for your comments.
Surapon

 

[surapon]

I don't recon him to be a fool, he's certainly aware of that it's not a necessity in international discussions - but personally I find it great that he's pulling through with his personal style, and he has every right esp. at his age as he has pointed out a lot of times

For me, it's very nice to have such a diverse community and if there is something to be understandingly annoyed about, it's certainly not members being *too* polite. You might want to try polite next time and could try to send him your suggestion as a personal message and not in public?

Thanks, Dear rexbot, Well, I just change my style and talk as--From friend to friend, from now on.
Thankssss.
Surapon


+1 - surapon rocks, and he can call me whatever he wants. Great posts and a very positive attitude. Keep doing it your way, surapon!

 

[surapon]

I do not know about other people, however, for me it seems very strange that all the time you refer to others as "Dear Sir, Mr. XXXX". I understand that you come from Asia where politeness is a must

I don't recon him to be a fool, he's certainly aware that it's not a necessity in *international* discussions - but international doesn't necessarily mean anglo-american, we just happen to write english here since because most people understand it. Personally I find it great that he's sticking to his style, he certainly has found it at his age and has every right to do so... and a personal style is what every good photographer should wish for.

For me, it's very nice to have such a diverse community and if there is something to be understandingly annoyed about, it's certainly not members being *too* polite. You might want to try polite next time and could try to send him your suggestion as a personal message and not in public?

+1
I like the style he speaks/types with.

Thanks, Don----Ha, Ha, Ha---From now on, I will change to post/ talk as From Friend to friend.
Thanks again
Surapon