Hoodman H-CAPD3 Nikon D3 Hood Cap

by Hoodman

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00164EJVK
• Item model number: H-CAPD3
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Great protection for the Nikon D3 from normal everyday hazards to the viewing screen. Easy clip on installation and custom fit to work on the camera allowing button usage and easy viewing

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cheap insurance for an expensive camera, November 29, 2008

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AutoMatters "Jan at www.AutoMatters.net" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hoodman H-CAPD3 Nikon D3 Hood Cap (Electronics)

I have been using a D3 for almost a year and noticed a few very fine scratches on the tempered glass LCD monitor viewscreen. Recently I bought one of these Hoodman covers for my D3. After using it for about a month I have one long fine scratch on it. If that saved the tempered glass from such a fate, it was well worth the expenditure. One tip: I tried removing the cover and could not do so (I was concerned that it might break if I forced it further). I got a fine, flat screwdriver and, with a slight twist, was easily able to remove the cover by doing so.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nose sweat not on monitor anymore, June 24, 2008

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Michael Quan "generic name" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoodman H-CAPD3 Nikon D3 Hood Cap (Electronics)

This protector is saving me from wiping my nose sweat from the LCD. It's totally worth it. You don't know how many times the protector on my D2X saved the LCD from being scratch up in the Grunewald. I had to get one for the D3 just because it's insane not to have something relatively cheap protect the LCD. You will regret not getting one the second you scratch that LCD.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Problem with Moisture (H-CAPD on Nikon D3S), August 3, 2010

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Bob G - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hoodman H-CAPD3 Nikon D3 Hood Cap (Electronics)

The Hoodman shield has its merits: it is inexpensive, it does indeed protect the LCD, and it attaches and removes easily. But in my use of it I have encountered what to me is a serious problem. If I am using my camera's viewfinder (rather than working with Live View), and if the weather is cool, then moisture from my breath condenses between the shield and the LCD. The moisture is opaque, and it persists for minutes, reducing the usefulness of the LCD --- for photo review or whatever. I have the problem when the air temperature is at or below the low 60's. I have not used the Hoodman on a very cold day, but I assume that in air at or below 32 degrees the moisture would freeze or at least persist for longer still. For whatever it's worth, I'll add that I have replaced the Hoodman shield with a Giottos Aegis, and so far with the Giottos the moisture problem has not recurred. The Giottos does not snap into place over the LCD as the Hoodman does. Instead it attaches with an adhesive, and the adhesive appears to have the side-benefit of working as a seal.