Monitor Hoods

Monitor hoods are invaluable accessories for photographers and videographers alike. Whether you’re working outdoors or want to avoid distracting audience members while recording in a public environment, monitor hoods make your life easier during shoots, review sessions, and plenty of other scenarios.

What is a Monitor Hood?

Monitor hoods attach to your screen to block glare and sunlight so you can more easily view video footage, photographs, and other content.

The screens on our cameras, computer displays, and other devices can be impossible to see in bright environments. As a result, it's often difficult to assess focal point, image sharpness, crop points, depth of field, and other important camera settings during a shoot.

Investing in a monitor hood provides added flexibility so you can keep working and get exactly the shot you envision, no matter the lighting conditions. 

Monitor Hoods for Every LCD Screen Size

Choosing the right monitor hood for your device is especially important. If your hood is too small, you’ll block portions of your screen and lose some of the important visual details you want to review. If your hood is too large, you’ll have issues with glare in the gaps between the screen and the hood.

Fortunately, monitor hoods come in a range of sizes. From reviewing wildlife photos on a 3-inch DSLR screen to watching live footage from a film production on a 20-inch monitor, you’ll be able to assess your footage with ease.

Some monitor hoods are universal for a range of screens with a given size, while others are designed specifically for a certain camera. Check the product specifications to ensure the hood you select will work with your gear.

How to Attach Your Monitor Hood

Most monitor hoods attach to cameras and monitors in a couple of common ways. Some models affix to your screen using velcro tape or semi-permanent mounting tape. If you’re not wild about the idea of taping or gluing anything to your gear, look for magnetic or snap-on options. 

The Best Brands for Your New Monitor Hood

Certain brands are known for creating high-quality, reliable monitor hoods for compact cameras, while others offer hoods designed for larger screens. 

If you’re looking for a hood for your DSLR, mirrorless camera, or video camera, consider options from Atomos, Hoodman, Cavision, Orca, Sachtler, Tilta, and SmallRig. For larger screens and monitors, check out dependable hoods by Marshall, and ViewZ.