DIY Lens Hood

Last year I lost the lens hood that belongs on my Nikon 600mm AF-S I.
I found a great price on a replacement $519.00 (that's better than $609.00 for the Canon)

There was now way I was going to spend that kind of money on a hood.
As anyone who has been out with me on the Hooptie Deux knows, I can be a resourceful when necessary.

Here is what I made.

I used what was a garbage can.
It's side was held together with pop rivets.

I cut out the bottom and removed the pop rivets.

Then I cut to length. The length I decide to use is longer than the first (can be used alone)hood and shorter than the full 2 piece hood.

Then I used contact cement to hold the black felt sheet lining on what would be the inside of the hood

Next I rolled the plastic material up to fit around the lens, holding it until I was able to pop rivet it back together.

Next I pop riveted the hood together .

I used automotive door edging on the rim of the hood before applying Scott's Len's Coat Protective Cover.

James, if you haven't already, you might check out my old post on making a flexible lens hood in this forum at:
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ead.php?t=6283

Craig,
Thanks for the info.
I love my new hood. But I sure appreciate the info and I will be using your techniques on some other projects I have planned.

James,
What do you estimate the dollar amount was for your home-made lens hood? And was this a metal or plastic garbage can? :)

Cheers,
David

$15, Plastic can, pop rivets, felt squares and automotive door edging.
James