Solving my Small HD Dp4 monitor hood issue at DVinfo.net

Steven Davis · January 31st, 2018, 07:51 PM

Well, I have two Small HD Dp4s and tried to use their velcro hood but it doesn't keep the shape, it also would sag etc, driving me nuts. I think the new Small HD monitors have hard hoods that attach to the outside. But after contacting BH and Small HD, I was stuck.

So I put my two minds together and found these moldable plastic sheets on Amazon. Found here, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L0U7JCQ/dvinfo09-20

They are really easy to heat and mold. So I came up with what's in the picture. The plastic is pretty lightweight.

I'm sure other can find uses for these plastic sheets, so I hope my idea helps others. I still need to clean it up a bit, and I may do another one with some modifications, but I'm pleased with how it came out.

Greg Smith · February 6th, 2018, 01:23 PM

What holds the hood onto the monitor?

Do you have a link for purchasing the plastic you used?

- Greg

Steven Davis · February 6th, 2018, 01:48 PM

Hey Greg,

I cut thin strips of velcro to hold it around the monitor. The other thing I did was bend the material to squeeze the monitor, let the material cool and it actually hugs the monitor. Hope that helps.

Steven Davis · February 6th, 2018, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Smith

What holds the hood onto the monitor?

Do you have a link for purchasing the plastic you used?

- Greg

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...20/dvinfo09-20

Greg Smith · February 9th, 2018, 08:53 PM

Thanks. I'll order some of that and see what I can come up with.

- Greg

January 31st, 2018, 07:51 PM	#1
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Solving my Small HD Dp4 monitor hood issue Well, I have two Small HD Dp4s and tried to use their velcro hood but it doesn't keep the shape, it also would sag etc, driving me nuts. I think the new Small HD monitors have hard hoods that attach to the outside. But after contacting BH and Small HD, I was stuck. So I put my two minds together and found these moldable plastic sheets on Amazon. Found here, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L0U7JCQ/dvinfo09-20 They are really easy to heat and mold. So I came up with what's in the picture. The plastic is pretty lightweight. I'm sure other can find uses for these plastic sheets, so I hope my idea helps others. I still need to clean it up a bit, and I may do another one with some modifications, but I'm pleased with how it came out. Attached Thumbnails __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

February 6th, 2018, 01:23 PM	#2
Greg Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 86	Re: Solving my Small HD Dp4 monitor hood issue What holds the hood onto the monitor? Do you have a link for purchasing the plastic you used? - Greg

February 6th, 2018, 01:48 PM	#3
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Re: Solving my Small HD Dp4 monitor hood issue Hey Greg, I cut thin strips of velcro to hold it around the monitor. The other thing I did was bend the material to squeeze the monitor, let the material cool and it actually hugs the monitor. Hope that helps. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

February 9th, 2018, 08:53 PM	#5
Greg Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 86	Re: Solving my Small HD Dp4 monitor hood issue Thanks. I'll order some of that and see what I can come up with. - Greg