# Malleable Silicone Lens Hoods The KURVD Universal Lens Hood Fits 99% of Lenses By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-lens-hood References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/kurvd-universal-lens-hood-collapsible-lens-hood-fits-99-of-camera-lenses/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kuvrd/universal-lens-hood-the-only-hood-for-every-camera-lens?utm_source=www.tuvie.com&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=ca732d4c) Camera accessories and components are often associated with having a somewhat delicate construction, which the KURVD Universal Lens Hood is here to help change. The [lens hood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-tetraprism) is crafted with silicone to make it a durable yet malleable addition to your camera that can be easily installed and removed after use. Designed for compatibility with 99% of lenses, the accessory will allow for a wide range of effects when used on a DSLR or even a [fixed lenses camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyu). The KURVD Universal Lens Hood has a collapsible design that is malleable enough to be kept seamlessly in a [camera bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-messenger-pro) or even folded in a pocket to have it ready and on hand for when it's required out in the field. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Durable Camera Accessories:** The malleable silicone lens hood is an example of a durable camera accessory that addresses the delicate construction often associated with camera components. - **Flexible Lens Hood Design:** The collapsible and malleable design of the KURVD Universal Lens Hood offers a flexible solution for photographers to easily carry and use a lens hood. - **Compatibility with a Wide Range of Lenses:** The KURVD Universal Lens Hood is designed to fit 99% of lenses, providing photographers with a versatile accessory for different types of cameras. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography Equipment Industry:** The malleable silicone lens hood presents an opportunity for manufacturers in the photography equipment industry to develop more durable and versatile camera accessories. - **Camera Accessory Manufacturing:** The collapsible and malleable lens hood design introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity for camera accessory manufacturers to create more compact and user-friendly products. - **Lens Manufacturing:** The KURVD Universal Lens Hood's compatibility with a wide range of lenses highlights an opportunity for lens manufacturers to improve their designs for better compatibility with accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Saving Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra.md) - [Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-camera-lens.md) - [Variable Vintage Aesthetic Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-tuner-by-module-8.md) - [3D Content-Capturing Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-camera-lens.md) - [Photographer-Grade Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra-explorer-series.md) - [Rugged Storage-Equipped Camera Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polarpro-defender-body-cap.md) - [Self-Adhesive Camera Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinn-cw01.md) - [Self-Referential Photographer Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-multitool.md) - [Durable Filmmaker Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirui-night-walker-s35-cine-lens-series.md)