Nikon HL-CP10 LCD Hood (for Nikon Coolpix 4500 Digital Camera)

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Summary: One answer to shading your LCD
Review: I like using my Coolpix 4500 while kayaking. Trying to see the LCD in the sun was futile, especially since I did not have one hand free to shade the LCD. For awhile I just used the viewer, but then I could not take pictures at water level, which is one of the reasons I bought the camera.

A hood is the answer. This one comes with a thin frame bracket. You attach it to the perimeter of the camera's LCD. You have to peel away a paper coating that reveals a sticky coating. Just press the frame in place (Nikon provides two brackets).

The hood has a tab on the top and bottom. You just snap it into the bracket when you need to use it. I found that it stays tight. The only problem you may have is where to store the hood. Nikon claims you can press it flat. You can, but when you wish to use it again, it is somewhat out of shape. You have to work it a bit before it's rectangular again. I just don't fold mine.