Hoods and CPLs
Nov 7, 2020 19:56:26 #
Wondering how some of you handle adjusting a CPL when using a hood that does not have slots in it for spinning the filter.
Best practice? Thoughts? Suggestions?
Best practice? Thoughts? Suggestions?
Nov 7, 2020 20:08:17 #
Nov 7, 2020 20:12:27 #
Longshadow wrote:
I leave the hood off.
That was easy, lol. It doesn’t result in lens flares or whatever else happens when you don’t use a hood?
Nov 7, 2020 20:29:55 #
fotobyferg wrote:
That was easy, lol. It doesn’t result in lens flares or whatever else happens when you don’t use a hood?
Not that I've noticed so far, but maybe I'm not shooting into the sun.
There is no direct light on the front element. Don't know if that makes a difference or not.
It's more important to me to be able to control the filter easily.
Nov 7, 2020 20:34:45 #
Nov 7, 2020 20:35:11 #
What I have been doing is adjusting the filter for the direction I am headed, and then replacing the hood. I’m in a canoe, and don’t want to bang the front element.
Nov 7, 2020 20:35:57 #
Nov 7, 2020 20:36:00 #
fotobyferg wrote:
Wondering how some of you handle adjusting a CPL when using a hood that does not have slots in it for spinning the filter.
Best practice? Thoughts? Suggestions?
Best practice? Thoughts? Suggestions?
A screw on hood. It screws on to the threads of the filter and you adjust the position of the filter by turning the hood.
Nov 7, 2020 20:54:24 #
Mac wrote:
A screw on hood. It screws on to the threads of the filter and you adjust the position of the filter by turning the hood.
Hmmm....will have to look into that. Thanks
Nov 7, 2020 21:12:25 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
That or purchase a new hood.
Yes, that is an option. I do have a screw on hood, use it occasionally.
Mostly leave the hood off though.
Nov 7, 2020 21:29:42 #
fotobyferg wrote:
Any idea for a source?
That may depend on your particular camera model, but perhaps advertise in the want to buy section or your favorite photography supply source.
Nov 7, 2020 21:32:24 #
fotobyferg wrote:
Any idea for a source?
I purchased my screw-in collapsible hood from B&H Photo.
You might have to watch for any corner vignetting if it's used on a wide angle lens.
The screw on ones are usually generic.
Nov 7, 2020 21:53:21 #
Nov 7, 2020 22:47:22 #
Longshadow wrote:
I purchased my screw-in collapsible hood from B&H Photo.
You might have to watch for any corner vignetting if it's used on a wide angle lens.
The screw on ones are usually generic.
You might have to watch for any corner vignetting if it's used on a wide angle lens.
The screw on ones are usually generic.
Just ordered one from Amazon...Sensie....seemed to get good reviews and didn’t break the bank.
Nov 7, 2020 22:49:14 #
"...how some of you handle adjusting a CPL when using a hood..." fotobyferg depends on the lens... While you shoot Canon I'm a Nikon shooter... As such there are a myriad of solutions for Nikon glass... Assuming you are interested in using CPL outdoors and not in a studio scenario... Here I rely on my MF Ai Nikkors many of which have sliding hoods such as the Ai 135mm f/2.8 (problem solved), or the Nikon HS-9 Lens Hood (52mm Snap-On) for the 50mm f/1.4 AIS
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37623-REG/Nikon_543_HS_9_Lens_Hood.html
Once you master it's spring loaded lever it's on and off in a wick of an eye... (you can place a 72mm cap on this hood and your done with the lens cap issue.
Another fav is the Nikon HS-7 Lens Hood (52mm Snap-On) for 105mm f/2.8 D-AF Micro & 58mm f/1.2 Noct
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37622-REG/Nikon_541_HS_7_Lens_Hood.html
the neat thing about the HS-7 is that a 77mm lens cap fits perfectly on the Hood... shows that someone at Nikon back then was playing with a full deck! lol
You can set you CLP and then must snap the hood on...
No worries about using them on Canon glass... 52mm is ubiquitous... and I'm certain Nikon doesn't mind if you'll be using them on your Canon glass...
Hope this helps...
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37623-REG/Nikon_543_HS_9_Lens_Hood.html
Once you master it's spring loaded lever it's on and off in a wick of an eye... (you can place a 72mm cap on this hood and your done with the lens cap issue.
Another fav is the Nikon HS-7 Lens Hood (52mm Snap-On) for 105mm f/2.8 D-AF Micro & 58mm f/1.2 Noct
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37622-REG/Nikon_541_HS_7_Lens_Hood.html
the neat thing about the HS-7 is that a 77mm lens cap fits perfectly on the Hood... shows that someone at Nikon back then was playing with a full deck! lol
You can set you CLP and then must snap the hood on...
No worries about using them on Canon glass... 52mm is ubiquitous... and I'm certain Nikon doesn't mind if you'll be using them on your Canon glass...
Hope this helps...
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