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05/26/2004 06:35:12 PM · #1 |
does a lense hood change the ammount of light entering the camera?? i have a nikon d70 and i am sceptical in using th e hood because of the light issue? can anyone tell me if it matters at all.. especially in indoor shots?
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05/26/2004 06:37:25 PM · #2 |
A lens hood prevents lens flare when the light source is "almost" on the axis of the lens. It doesn't really reduce the light making the exposure. But another thought... if you happen to drop a lens, the hood just might take the brunt of the impact - instead of the glass.
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05/26/2004 06:37:30 PM · #3 |
the lens hood keeps stray light out which can cause lens flare. It does not change the light on your subject. It will not affect indoor shots
James
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05/26/2004 06:39:45 PM · #4 |
| Yes but only stray light that can cause lens flare. In fact that is its primary function. The only time you shouldn't use it is when you are using the on-board flash as it can block some of its light causing a dark area at the bottom of the photo. |
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05/26/2004 06:46:41 PM · #5 |
i better start using my hood than.. thanks all for replies...
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05/26/2004 06:54:41 PM · #6 |
Also its worth realising that most lens flare is not the 'photoshop lens flare' option kind of really obvious bright spots. A lot of it manifests as reduced contrast, colour clarity and general image quality. This is particularly a problem on cheaper lenses, which paradoxically often (least Canon's cheap ones don't) don't come with lens hoods.
Not that it is always a bad thing, if you want to try and use it creatively.
Message edited by author 2004-05-26 18:57:09.
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