Topic: Taper's umbrella

[sanaka]

Photographer/Videographer's umbrella = Taper's umbrella: keep rain and heat off your rig when outdoors!

http://www.markertek.com/Product.asp?cat=VIDEOEQUIP&subcat=CAMERAGEAR&prodClass=RAINCAPES&search=0&off=0&baseItem=UMB%2DPM



Peace,
Sanaka

[esteyes]

i found inexpensive umbrellas near he strollers in the kiddie dept at major toy stores like we-be-toys.

neil in san marcos

[RobertNC]

I have a little cheap $5 dollar umbrella.  I cut the handle of the end, wrapped several rounds of hockey stick tape around the end of the shaft, and it fits perfectly into the hole of a Windtech C Clamp.

[china_rider]

I got mine at REI Outfitters.  The umbrella is built to clamp onto a chair but works perfectly for clamping to a stand. $5.99 when I got it.

Standard umbrella disclaimer.  If you use one make sure to bring tent stakes and bungie cords or your stand will go over at the first big gust.

[F.O.Bean]

I got mine at REI Outfitters.  The umbrella is built to clamp onto a chair but works perfectly for clamping to a stand. $5.99 when I got it.

Standard umbrella disclaimer.  If you use one make sure to bring tent stakes and bungie cords or your stand will go over at the first big gust.

I have an umbrella with wind vents in it so when it gets a good gust, the wind travels thru the umbrella slightly instead of getting caught up in the umbrella and knocking it over I got it at Wal-Mart about 5-6 years ago at least tho for around 10-15 dollars! Well worth the little extra $$ compared to a regular umbrella

I agree tho, I ALWAYS have tent stakes and lots of duct tape so my stand is VERY STURDY and the wind doesn't knock it over. The vented umbrella helps alot too tho!

[china_rider]

They had a vented version at REI too...  That was made to clip to a golf bag.  I almost went for it but figured that it may pass more wind noise/flapping of the vents to the mics.  I have no idea if that is right or not but had to make the choice on the spot.  I think the vented was about $10 more.

[F.O.Bean]

They had a vented version at REI too...  That was made to clip to a golf bag.  I almost went for it but figured that it may pass more wind noise/flapping of the vents to the mics.  I have no idea if that is right or not but had to make the choice on the spot.  I think the vented was about $10 more.

cool. yeah, I have never heard any artifacts from the vents and Ive taped in many CRAZY windstorms/storms with it. nor does it pass a huge amount of wind either. it just takes some pressure/relief off of the wind gusts, thats all

[ethanjoshua]

That was nice Taper's umbrella. I like it, but I think it will be very big for me. still the it looks very good and even material also seems nice. I  had never buy this type of umbrellas. I was just wondering that i it could be in black then it might looks more beautiful.  I am sure that it works well.

[Walstib62]

The big tent stakes that look like big nails, and have a plastic tab at the head end are big enough that you just drive them between the leg braces of the stand, then you don't need bungies.

[MSTaper]

I have a little cheap $5 dollar umbrella.  I cut the handle of the end, wrapped several rounds of hockey stick tape around the end of the shaft, and it fits perfectly into the hole of a Windtech C Clamp.

Hey, I like that idea. I have one of those clamps. Of couse, being in the Deep South, I'll have to find a substitute for hockey stick tape! 

MSTaper

[taperj]

Or you could grab a Gakbrella from Ted if he's still making them! They're small, effective, and have adapters for 3/8-5/8. I got mine from him about 6 months ago. Not sure if he's made another wave yet... Ted? Paging Ted! 

edit:  Found his thread for them with some photos... http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=127411.msg1750998#msg1750998

J