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kingslod
Jan 8, 2008, 12:33 AM
I have a 24 inch iMac with a matte screen, and I just started working in an office that has pretty bright light coming in through some large windows. Does anyone here use a monitor hood with this model/size iMac? I did a quick search around the web, but came up lind of empty handd. I've seen some on Cinema displays, but they look kind of clunky, and appear to block tghe DVD slot. I guess I'm not going to find one with Mac-like design! :)

Please let me know what brand/model you have and if you thinks its worth purchasing. Thanks!


je1ani
Jan 8, 2008, 02:48 AM
A hood wtf? Like what the refs use in NFL games when they have to challenge a play?
kingslod
Jan 8, 2008, 10:36 AM
A hood wtf? Like what the refs use in NFL games when they have to challenge a play?

http://www2.chromix.com/colorgear/images/products/1147.jpg
Rustman
Jan 8, 2008, 01:05 PM
Here's the first thing I could find.

Don't know if they supply a size that would fit a current or older iMac though.

http://www.photodon.com/mgrh.htm
Faraden
Jan 8, 2008, 01:21 PM
Interesting...
brn2ski00
Jan 8, 2008, 01:54 PM
A hood wtf? Like what the refs use in NFL games when they have to challenge a play?

Outstanding.... LMAO!
pjkoren
Dec 1, 2010, 03:21 PM
I searched all over the internet about a month ago. Nada. I just stumbled on a hood at Intergrated Color Corp. Check it out.
djc6
Mar 8, 2011, 06:43 PM
Anyone ever try the hood? I'm seriously thinking of getting the photodon hood to reduce glare on my 24" iMac from overhead lighting.
Stan Mikulenka
Mar 8, 2011, 08:15 PM
Hi,
that's a seriously ugly thing...
Use at your own peril.
djc6
Mar 8, 2011, 08:26 PM
Hi,
that's a seriously ugly thing...
Use at your own peril.

I don't care how it looks :) I care about my eyes... I've started using my iMac for work, and its truly painful to stare at all day.
LERsince1991
Mar 17, 2011, 08:43 AM
you could make your own.
Also I saw the photographer "Chase jarvis" in his studio and they use monitor hoods with their macs. He does a video podcast or you can look on his blog. Will be videos of behind the scenes and you would see his studio.

I think I'm going to make my own
LERsince1991
Mar 17, 2011, 09:09 AM
think they use 30" cinema displays but heres a thumbnail from a video on chase jarvis's studio webpage.
MacHamster68
Mar 17, 2011, 11:45 AM
i think that looks more like it
a MacHood and available to fit
http://www.pchood.com/image/20090701/english/mac-01.jpg
and here their site

http://www.pchood.com/english/products/1-display.htm
product26
Mar 17, 2011, 03:32 PM
be sure to get something that doesnt block the hot air exhaust vent at the top of the imac.
MacHamster68
Mar 17, 2011, 06:20 PM
be sure to get something that doesnt block the hot air exhaust vent at the top of the imac.

i guess that is the most important bit, as saving your eyes by killing the iMac isn't a economical option