Lens Hood
Oct 4, 2020 14:20:31 #
Longshadow wrote:
It's used to keep unwanted light from hitting the front of the lens and creating unwanted reflections/flare.
That would be the only "alteration" of an image it would do.
That would be the only "alteration" of an image it would do.
that is what it is for, basically to keep direct sunlight off the front of the lens, aside from that, it is just a pain in the butt.. I never use it.. Ed
Oct 4, 2020 14:44:22 #
bbradford wrote:
How often do you use a lens hood? Other than bright sunlight is there a good reason to use? Thanks for any ideas the Hogs have.
Always! Protection for front lens element.
bwa
Oct 4, 2020 14:45:00 #
bbradford wrote:
How often do you use a lens hood? Other than bright sunlight is there a good reason to use? Thanks for any ideas the Hogs have.
Protects the lens from things including your finger.
Oct 4, 2020 14:47:34 #
GregoryF
Loc: Bella Vista, AR
I always use a hood except when it may get in the way of my shooting such as macro or using a polarizer. They are essential for protection, reducing flair, and increasing contrast.
Oct 4, 2020 14:49:27 #
bbradford wrote:
Am I to understand it is a tool in your box. It can be used to alter the photo?
No, it will not alter the photo. The lens hood does 2 things. It prevents light from hitting the glass of the lens. And if you bump the lens into a wall or whatever, then what you bump into will hit the lens hood instead of the front of the lens. Thus preventing damage
Oct 4, 2020 15:23:41 #
Oct 4, 2020 15:27:43 #
bbradford wrote:
How often do you use a lens hood? Other than bright sunlight is there a good reason to use? Thanks for any ideas the Hogs have.
Always!
Oct 4, 2020 15:28:26 #
maryo wrote:
i would use it all the time but it wont screw onto m circular polarizer. 
You can purchase the proper size to screw into your polarizer.
Oct 4, 2020 15:42:38 #
if you have the sun behind you, you should not need a lens hood...but whatever....
Oct 4, 2020 16:27:19 #
Just about always use a hood. Not only for physical protection for the lens but to insure maximum contrast in the final image. I also use some pretty old lenses and glare is always a risk. For those, I use rubber hoods which fold back when not in use.
Stay safe,
Bob
Stay safe,
Bob
Oct 4, 2020 16:36:15 #
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Oct 4, 2020 18:25:39 #
Lens hood is very helpful and actually is one piece of gear relatively inexpensive. I will say that you get to appreciate the hood by using it. Everyone has said they like it’s help in bright sunshine and also the hood guards your lens from some trauma. I will also warn you the lens hood can be tricky in the way it screws on since if it isn’t exactly on threads you can see it fall off. I have seen mine fall 20 feet down into a deep space between rocks as I shot Missouri’s Whitewater races.
Oct 4, 2020 18:36:42 #
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