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When should I use/not use a lens hood?
Dec 21, 2013 09:12:52 #
lighthouse wrote:
So, you dropped your camera and lens, and the hood flew off and the filter sacrificed itself and possibly saved the lens - and this is a bad experience with a filter???
You can't join the dots to realise that the hood and the filter saved your lens?!?!?!
You can't join the dots to realise that the hood and the filter saved your lens?!?!?!
Indeed. ;)
Dec 21, 2013 09:51:02 #
Ponce
Loc: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
All the above is good advise. I can only add during the newspaper and magazine days of shooting we carried two sometimes three cameras and yes they swung around. All with hoods and filters even to this day. When one swings and hits say a door jam it hits the hood and not the lens barrel. Needless to say that saves you $$$. Well worth the investment to protect your gear. However if you only shoot inside it's up to you. I'm in the field so I would never be without.
Dec 21, 2013 09:57:57 #
Ponce wrote:
All the above is good advise. I can only add during the newspaper and magazine days of shooting we carried two sometimes three cameras and yes they swung around. All with hoods and filters even to this day. When one swings and hits say a door jam it hits the hood and not the lens barrel. Needless to say that saves you $$$. Well worth the investment to protect your gear. However if you only shoot inside it's up to you. I'm in the field so I would never be without.
I appreciate all the advice from all of you wonderful HOGS! You guys all ROCK! Thanx a bunch!
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Dec 21, 2013 10:11:01 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
alandg46 wrote:
I never use a UV filter, but, almost always a hood... (show quote)
Thank you for the excellent testimonial for using both the lens hood and the UV filter.
Dec 21, 2013 11:39:03 #
lighthouse wrote:
So, you dropped your camera and lens, and the hood flew off and the filter sacrificed itself and possibly saved the lens - and this is a bad experience with a filter???
You can't join the dots to realise that the hood and the filter saved your lens?!?!?!
You can't join the dots to realise that the hood and the filter saved your lens?!?!?!
Just use all the filters you want. I really don't care, but I do not and will not use a UV filter except above 10,000 feet or in salt spray. The glass and coatings on your lens are harder than steel.
UV filters are for amateurs.
Dec 21, 2013 12:01:25 #
Doesn't anyone use the lens cap for protection anymore? You take the cap off when you're ready to shoot, take the shot (or series of shots) then immediately put the cap back on the lens. UV filter and hood are good, but a well-attached lens cap is best for protection in most cases. Unless the camera is taking a long tumble down a concrete staircase... then perhaps a hard lens hood is best bet.
Dec 22, 2013 05:05:33 #
I always use my lens cap, the problem is when shooting I have to put the cap somewhere secure and then I can't find which pocket it's in. I am trying work out a way attaching it to the strap lug with a thin but strong cord.
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Dec 22, 2013 05:48:46 #
I always leave my on.Unless I am looking for flare in my shot wich is very rare.
Dec 22, 2013 05:54:12 #
Dec 22, 2013 06:54:29 #
NewzShooter wrote:
I have always left the lens hoods on all my lenses while shooting indoors and out, but recently when I attended a "shootout" at a modeling show I noticed almost all of the photogs removed their lens hoods. Is there a reason for this? When should I remove my lens hood and when should I keep it on the lens while shooting? I would imagine there was a "reason" most of the photographers removed their hoods. Can anyone explain?
your lenshood should remain on your lens at all shooting venues, moreso at indoor events as contrast is improved, and helps keep out stray light
Dec 22, 2013 06:58:50 #
NewzShooter wrote:
I have always left the lens hoods on all my lenses while shooting indoors and out, but recently when I attended a "shootout" at a modeling show I noticed almost all of the photogs removed their lens hoods. Is there a reason for this? When should I remove my lens hood and when should I keep it on the lens while shooting? I would imagine there was a "reason" most of the photographers removed their hoods. Can anyone explain?
I leave the lens hood on 99% of the time. the only time that I take it off is when I am using my flash with my 24-70mm lens, depending on the angle of the flash, the hood crates shadows when the flash is fired.
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Dec 22, 2013 07:23:28 #
NewzShooter wrote:
I have always left the lens hoods on all my lenses while shooting indoors and out, but recently when I attended a "shootout" at a modeling show I noticed almost all of the photogs removed their lens hoods. Is there a reason for this? When should I remove my lens hood and when should I keep it on the lens while shooting? I would imagine there was a "reason" most of the photographers removed their hoods. Can anyone explain?
The only time I wouldn't use a lens hood would be in a crowded situation, or certain macro work.
Dec 22, 2013 07:56:19 #
Dec 22, 2013 08:28:49 #
nekon wrote:
your lenshood should remain on your lens at all shooting venues, moreso at indoor events as contrast is improved, and helps keep out stray light
:thumbup:
Dec 22, 2013 08:35:21 #
Leave hoods on all the time. Once ruined a day's worth of photos with a cheap UV filter.
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