Superlight highres GoPro Hero 3 lens hood

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When operating my DJI Phantom 2 in direct sunlight, I have encountered difficulties caused by propellers casting a shadow on the lens, resulting in banding issues with video footage. As the camera is secured by a 3-axis gimbal, a lens-hood must add absolutely no weight to prevent overloading the motors, a restriction outside of the manufacturer's specifications. Since adding any weight besides the camera itself exceeds these limits, I disclaim responsibility for motor damage resulting from its use in this manner. The finished product weighs an impressive 0.54 grams prior to sanding it down to achieve a matte finish inside, reducing visual glare caused by reflection. This creation began with a file download from GrabCad that printed successfully first time around; however, visible elements persisted even after widening the print settings for maximum resolution, resulting in added bulk weighing up to 1.12 grams. After fine-tuning this design through multiple revisions - each producing weight reductions - it ultimately stabilized between 0.68 and 0.54 grams post-refinements. Although unsuitable for gimbal-equipped drones like mine, a printed variant of this product could likely be successfully mounted onto static positions without running afoul of balance issues. Users may experiment further once my modifications have reached full development; updates are already planned along the way as new discoveries surface in field tests. **Setup Guide:** 1. Utilizing a 3D printer set for Rep2 quality with layers reaching 0.2mm and dual shell construction should allow production of an accurately fitting part with relatively smooth surfaces, minimizing manual intervention required for refinishing inside. A more polished appearance may also arise by printing it thinner – down to as little as 0.1mm at each interval – saving both sanding time in subsequent procedures. 3-axis stabilizing is typically preferred when utilizing cameras because these enable precise orientation, yet even if installed properly such contraptions usually pose issues due restrictions above discussed about mass within their assembly space where lenses sit relative proximity directly under their rotating axis centers