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mInDtrIP · Jul 2, 2010, 9:08 PM

I have been thinking a clip-on hood would be great since I have to take the hood off and put it back on everytime I put the camera in the case.

However, I have only found one in 58MM (Pearstone):

Anyone ever use one before?

Any others out there that I didnt notice?

I know you need a hood somewhat designed for the lens so I dont know if this one will even work or not. I'm just using a Canon S5. And on my upcoming backpacking trip I want something that is quick and easy to use - and I'll be mainly taking full-wide shots (36-432mm eq). Is it wishfull thinking it will shade properly for my application?

TCav · Jul 2, 2010, 9:35 PM

What lens do you use? The manufacturer's lens hood is usuanllyhte best bet. Some generic third party lens hoods aren't exactly right for some lenses, and can be ineffective in blocking stray ligh or they can woork too well and cause vignetting.

mInDtrIP · Jul 2, 2010, 11:01 PM

Its just the built-in one (36-432 eq). I have the dedicated canon hood just wanted something quicker to change out, and I dont know if its normal or not but it always gets stuck on the canon uv filter unless I leave it completely loose. And it does vignette at full wide if it has any filter on underneath it. No biggie, just got to zoom a little, but with 36mm at the wide end every bit of width is precious.

TCav · Jul 3, 2010, 3:59 AM

That's unfortunate, and no one lens hood will be effective on the range of focal lengths your camera has. But if a UV filter interferes with the operation of a lens hood, I'd pick the lens hood over the UV filter.

mInDtrIP · Jul 3, 2010, 4:39 AM

Well I am mainly just concerned with my upcomming trip, and other adventures like it in the mountains, where I am going to be at full wide 95% of the shots. The only filter I'll be using on the trip will be a CP.

TCav · Jul 3, 2010, 5:26 AM

A Circular Polarizing Filter will cause vignetting at wide angles, so with that plus the lens hood, I think you're all set.

mInDtrIP · Jul 3, 2010, 6:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCav

A Circular Polarizing Filter will cause vignetting at wide angles, so with that plus the lens hood, I think you're all set.

What about the clip-on one in my first post? Are you saying I should give it a try?

Does anyone know of any more options for clip-on hoods, that was the only one I found.

TCav · Jul 3, 2010, 8:48 PM

I suggest you remove the UV filter and stick to the dedicated Canon hood you already have.

Jul 2, 2010, 9:08 PM	#1
mInDtrIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 71	lens hoods - clip on? I have been thinking a clip-on hood would be great since I have to take the hood off and put it back on everytime I put the camera in the case. However, I have only found one in 58MM (Pearstone): Anyone ever use one before? Any others out there that I didnt notice? I know you need a hood somewhat designed for the lens so I dont know if this one will even work or not. I'm just using a Canon S5. And on my upcoming backpacking trip I want something that is quick and easy to use - and I'll be mainly taking full-wide shots (36-432mm eq). Is it wishfull thinking it will shade properly for my application?

Jul 2, 2010, 9:35 PM	#2
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 13,755	What lens do you use? The manufacturer's lens hood is usuanllyhte best bet. Some generic third party lens hoods aren't exactly right for some lenses, and can be ineffective in blocking stray ligh or they can woork too well and cause vignetting. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. "One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - Tex Johnston, Boeing 707 test pilot.

Jul 3, 2010, 3:59 AM	#4
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 13,755	That's unfortunate, and no one lens hood will be effective on the range of focal lengths your camera has. But if a UV filter interferes with the operation of a lens hood, I'd pick the lens hood over the UV filter. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. "One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - Tex Johnston, Boeing 707 test pilot.

Jul 3, 2010, 5:26 AM	#6
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 13,755	A Circular Polarizing Filter will cause vignetting at wide angles, so with that plus the lens hood, I think you're all set. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. "One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - Tex Johnston, Boeing 707 test pilot.

Jul 3, 2010, 8:48 PM	#8
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 13,755	I suggest you remove the UV filter and stick to the dedicated Canon hood you already have. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. "One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - Tex Johnston, Boeing 707 test pilot.

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Jul 2, 2010, 11:01 PM	#3
mInDtrIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 71	Its just the built-in one (36-432 eq). I have the dedicated canon hood just wanted something quicker to change out, and I dont know if its normal or not but it always gets stuck on the canon uv filter unless I leave it completely loose. And it does vignette at full wide if it has any filter on underneath it. No biggie, just got to zoom a little, but with 36mm at the wide end every bit of width is precious.

Jul 3, 2010, 4:39 AM	#5
mInDtrIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 71	Well I am mainly just concerned with my upcomming trip, and other adventures like it in the mountains, where I am going to be at full wide 95% of the shots. The only filter I'll be using on the trip will be a CP.

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