Camera Lens Hoods - Explained
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Күн бұрынCamera lens hoods in photography might seem a simple thing, but can be very confusing for the beginner photographer. What are lens hoods for? Why use a lens hood? Do you need one? When do you use one? What lens hood should you buy for your lens? These are just some of the questions we get asked. So here, I’m going to answer all these questions for you to make sure you get the best results in your photography and are using the correct one for your lens.
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00:25 - Why use a lens hood? | 00:50 - Lens hood vs no lens hood | 02:58 - When should you use a lens hood? | 03:50 - What types of lens hoods are there? | 04:59 - Which lens hood should I buy for my camera?
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@sebalorenzonieto Жыл бұрын
I had no idea that Mark Ruffalo was also a photographer passionate! Thanks for the video very useful 😊👍
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ryanvandyke9684 Ай бұрын
It's like Mark Ruffalo's face and Russell Brand's voice!
@todw5508 3 жыл бұрын
for years I've been wondering why petal lens hoods were suddenly attached to every image of DSLRs splattered all over the net. I thought it was some marketeer's idea of a 21st C modern design with a touch of Pablo Picasso. You succinctly explained what type of lens should use a petal hood, and why. For that one tidbit, I thank you x1000! Also, just subscribed. I will look into your school offer.
@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard Tod 👍
@YourDriverMike 11 ай бұрын
Just got a Sony Alpha 7 IV with a G Master 22mm 1.4 lens and it came with the petal lens hood. Thanks for all these tips!
@sniperghost1994 2 жыл бұрын
Right to the point (lens shape), thank you, i'm always have my lens hood on so i won't touch the lens glass & protect my lens too.
@DitoAldiSoekarnoPutra 2 жыл бұрын
me, using petal hood on a telephoto just because i don't have any use for it and afraid of losing it somewhere. Thanks for making this video, this educates me a lot!
@omranmohammed8134 Жыл бұрын
Thanks alot sir❤️❤️ My first video about the lens hood .
@sadieu_tv 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for explanations 🙏
@roadrunner7478 2 жыл бұрын
Superb explanation. Thank you. Really enjoyed the video. Thank you so much.
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@akbaromar2685 3 жыл бұрын
Most informative, thanks so much & God bless!
@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Lauren_C 2 жыл бұрын
Lens flaring and contrast reduction from it is an odd thing. Actually fairly difficult to intentionally induce these effects with modern lenses, but when they do show up, it’s at some awfully inconvenient times. Interestingly, the lens that always has its hood on (Samyang 35mm F2.8) is also the one I have the most trouble reigning in flaring. Definitely a conundrum. I definitely appreciate a minimalist kit, however, if I can get a decisive and consistent benefit from using the hoods, then I’d probably want to use them.
@JonathanRobinson11 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your clear instruction. Great videos. Cheers.
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@TraumaTeamRacing 12 күн бұрын
Wonderful informative video that gave me exactly what I needed. Thank you very much!
@theschoolofphotography 12 күн бұрын
You are welcome 👍
@karliemorris7318 Жыл бұрын
thank you sir, this helped me so much, had my camera for a year dealing with hazey , low contrast footage, thank you
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
You are welcome 👍
@Mrs.NewmansHusband 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, this was very helpful! Very pleasant too, all the best!
@theschoolofphotography 2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome 😊
@alainaarrhodge5900 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just getting into photography as a model railroad builder and for railfanning. Your videos have been exceptionally helpful.
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
You are welcome Alaina 😊
@rack_9 Жыл бұрын
Cool I'm a railfan as well
@kwabena_obolo Ай бұрын
I am very satisfied with your explanation. Thank you 👍🏾
@theschoolofphotography 29 күн бұрын
You are welcome 🙏😊
@biaandlima 2 жыл бұрын
TY SO MUCH FOR THE EXPLANATION !
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome!
@jyankees872 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing info! Thank you!
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@ph5740 Жыл бұрын
Great and simple explanation 👍
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@davidmcrae4791 Жыл бұрын
thank you for this valuable information
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
You're most welcome
@treasey8655 2 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, thanks!
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍
@clanelliott0305 3 жыл бұрын
to the point, thanks for the education
@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome 👍
@dylanmassa Ай бұрын
Super informative, great video
@theschoolofphotography Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 🙏
@musiqal333 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your explanations!!!!!!
@theschoolofphotography 3 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@MGFAMEENTERTAINMENT Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very helpful
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
You are welcome 😊
@AyoubZaki 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thank you very much.
@stephenmills6244 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I have just ordered your book on amazon and looking forward to receiving it on Saturday.
@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@avenegas0691 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed you made your very useful explanation about Lens hoods with Full Format Digital cameras. But... Do you consider Lens hoods are equally effective for reducing Lens Flare on APS-C Camera lenses? Thank you very much for your answer!
@Justin-wf5nr 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Very helpful! Thank You:)
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@kbm506 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, so helpful
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
You are welcome 😊
@danielpopa6243 3 жыл бұрын
another exception if you use the built-in flash.
@deingewissen_official 2 жыл бұрын
Got mine today. Cant wait to try it
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck 😊
@LeslieArnelleTV 2 жыл бұрын
great tips . thank you!
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Leslie. Glad to have helped!
@TahuGimbal415 Жыл бұрын
thanks it helps, so communicative
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
You are welcome 👍
@philharris3623 3 жыл бұрын
If the internal flash is used, a shadow is created typically on the bottom of the picture. Best to remove it or reverse mount it. If you still want to use the lens shade, use an external or off camera flash.
@srennielsen9141 3 жыл бұрын
Tip if youre doing macro/close ups. Take a disposable plastic dish, cut a hole near the edge fitting the hood and shoot the onboard flash into the dish, dadaah soft light and no shadow from lens
@eliseoemery3767 3 жыл бұрын
@Salvatore Alexander Yea, have been using kaldrostream for months myself =)
@genemaysonet3558 2 жыл бұрын
Well I hit the like and subscribed thank you good video !
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard Gene 👍
@LucBequette 8 ай бұрын
Haha the football picture that was used is the Armed Forces Bowl between Cal and Air Force. I played at Cal and my first year we played against Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl. It wasn’t this game that the photo is from, but was the one from 2015. This is from 2007. I thought I recognized Cal’s blurry uniforms in the background!
@andrewsze4528 19 күн бұрын
Thank you🎉🎉🎉
@OrdinaryFilmmaker 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. I've been using a 77mm lens hood for both the Rf 50mm and the 24-105. No issues with the 50mm, but for the 24-105, it doesn't work - not for video so finally getting a proper lens hood for video ;)
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@nategrady 7 ай бұрын
Thank you, great video!
@theschoolofphotography 7 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@im.weasel Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I think lens flairs make a photo great. It really depends on the look you are looking for honestly.
@SherwinDeVera 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this 😊😘
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@ashleym9242 Жыл бұрын
This is very useful luckly I've search before buying a hood lens
@danbei2232 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I didn't know what it was!
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
Glad to help Del 👍
@f12025 8 ай бұрын
Thanks man
@theschoolofphotography 8 ай бұрын
No problem 😊
@ibrahimkhalil6155 3 жыл бұрын
You are the best🙏
@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын
👍😊
@brujodeathmetal Жыл бұрын
I like this guy's accent, I'm sold!!
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
Thanks Luigi 👍
@vaidasmiskunas2331 Жыл бұрын
Hi,how to use the Nd filter then with the hood on?no possible to put the Nd on?At least for Panasonic gh5 Leica lens🤔
@anothersatisfiedcustomer Ай бұрын
Really brief and simple to understand! Thank you!! I might check out the courses when I have some time.
@theschoolofphotography Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 😊
@Franktilson 2 жыл бұрын
Very well explained!
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@KOKOBC 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t get both a lens hood and an nd filter on at the same time, what’s some nd filters that can allow you to have both?
@QeZobaBazZz 2 жыл бұрын
How do i get the tulip one always straight? I want a video of how to put it and use it because when i focus the large plastic parts move i dont know how to use it properly please help
@Robert063 3 ай бұрын
so what if i have on a polarizer or nd filter? i have a k&f polarizer and im sure it doesnt have extra grooves for a lens hood to fit over it or else itll cover the control...
@ondermetu 2 жыл бұрын
7:50 yes this one helped out much !
@brendanbouffler7777 Жыл бұрын
Seriously. Thank you :-)
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
You are welcome Brendan 👍 😊
@65Superhawk 11 ай бұрын
I have a Pentax PH-RBA and there is a rectangular hole in the "down" part of the hood about 1"x2" why is that there?
@Bigricky06 2 жыл бұрын
So it has the same functionality as a matte box?
@bigmike3189 2 жыл бұрын
hey you can 3d print them for most cameras just thought to let yall know for who ever has one
@cerulyse 6 ай бұрын
I'll give it a go mine has been in its box safely for 13 years . Worried it would end up on great lens cap pile in the sky lol
@darthmaul382 2 жыл бұрын
He’s right I already did it 5:52
@ZadakLeader Жыл бұрын
Need to make one for cheap (plastic only) vs expensive (original canon, etc. which have some material inside to absorb light) comparison
@PrimeMatt 3 жыл бұрын
Nice 👌🏼
@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🔥
@dovidell 3 жыл бұрын
(some ) lens hoods cause vingetting when a flashgun is used , and as a rule , I " reverse" the lens hood when taking flash pictures indoors - ( I guess that also applies when using fill-in flash outdoors as well )
@srennielsen9141 3 жыл бұрын
Never experienced that, just saying 🙂
@dovidell 3 жыл бұрын
@@srennielsen9141 - both my go-to lenses incorporate wide or ultra-wide angles , which makes vingetting far more probable when using a flashgun , even a hot-shoe flash gun
@srennielsen9141 3 жыл бұрын
@@dovidell Ahhh. Youre talking about flash coverage relative to angle of view not vignetting 😊 thats not the Hood doing that. Btw is it bayonet mounted or screw in and do you have a filter on
@srennielsen9141 3 жыл бұрын
@@dovidell or are you talking shadows cast by the lens and hood when using the onboard flash with big lenses and hoods?
@dovidell 3 жыл бұрын
@@srennielsen9141 isn't vignetting an effect regardless of source or method used to create its outcome ?
@forfilmssakeUK 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Marc, how are you? I'm wondering if I can use a lens hood in a set-up I have in mind. See, I wish to use a step up ring to attach a filter of 77mm thread size. Then, on the filter, is what I plan to attach a lens hood onto. Can I do that, as I read online there are many who said it's just not possible unless I use a screw-on lens hood? I tried searching on Canon's website, but I can't be sure if any of their 77mm thread-sized lens hood will fit the filter mentioned above. Thanks.
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure on that one I'm afraid. Never done it myself
@DuchessOlivia Ай бұрын
Buying an official hood might work for newer lenses. But good luck finding them for some of the vintage ones.. XD
@saraglasser2324 3 жыл бұрын
Really an informative video - what about Olympus? Hard to get some love for those cameras but I traded in my Canon for an Olympus; after having broken both wrists (happily, not at the same time) I just cannot carry those large bodies and lenses any more. I have hoods for all my lenses but was never quite sure about when to use and when not to use. This video was GREAT!!
@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Great cameras 👍😊
@leilani2258 Жыл бұрын
I sprained both of my wrists and I hope yours heals soon!!
@DaveKingMusic Жыл бұрын
My challenge is dealing with filters and lens hoods. It’s much easier to mount and adjust filters such as a CPL with the lens hood off. Yet I’ve noticed some recent photos that are hazy and I suspect that not using the lens hood is the culprit. Any advice for using lens hoods with circular filters? Thanks!
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
Just have to get your fingers in there! That's what I do anyway 😊
@philhodgkinson1460 Жыл бұрын
Can say your explanations were good...however as you mentioned a canon zoom lens....how about rubber lens hood with say 3 positions..... Also maybe speak about those cone lens hoods... Sometimes used for shooting maybe shop windows at night or similar...... thanks....
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
I would avoid the rubber ones. The rest is explained in the video 👍
@dave4gee Жыл бұрын
Petal lens hoods on lenses that focus by rotating the front element assembly and hood means you have to constantly adjust the hood. So are cylindrical hoods are the best option for such lenses?
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
No, if you get the correct one for your lens that won't happen. Explained in the video 👍
@markielinhart 5 ай бұрын
Question from the floor from a long time hood user. Given that CPL filters work best at 90* to a light source (the sun!), does a hood reduce the effect?
@theschoolofphotography 5 ай бұрын
Hi, no it doesn't
@markielinhart 5 ай бұрын
@@theschoolofphotography good to know, thank you 🎄✌️
@audijohns9187 4 ай бұрын
Did you add the inside black matte felt or did they come that way from the manufacturer?
@theschoolofphotography 4 ай бұрын
That comes from the manufacturer
@Lpint Ай бұрын
Hi I have a canon rebel t7 kit that comes with 18-55 lens and tulip lens hood but I purchased separately 50mm 1.8 lens, what lens hood should I use with 50mm?
@theschoolofphotography Ай бұрын
Hi, that's covered in the video 👍
@Lpint Ай бұрын
@@theschoolofphotographyI got it now thank you
@User89734 8 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking for lens hoods on amazon, and most of them are from different company’s like from china for £5 will they still work? Where can I buy one from?
@theschoolofphotography 8 ай бұрын
Check out the link in the video description
@Bhupender296 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video!!! Can you help me to find a lens hood for RF35mm 1.8 which is not screw on one :(. I bought a screw-on one and it looks dumb and creates a vignette. Thanks
@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Hi not sure in that model but search for it as I explained in the video. Thanks
@k4koshi 2 жыл бұрын
Cylindrical or petal lens hood..which one is best for canon m50 mkii 15-45 mm kit lens?Can you please reply 🥺
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Petal
@Bushcraft242 2 жыл бұрын
Great school
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Bushcraft242 2 жыл бұрын
Canada 🇨🇦 photography
@Bushcraft242 2 жыл бұрын
iPhone photography
@DieCastOutLawz007 3 жыл бұрын
I have a tulip lens hood I used on my 18-55mm and in some of my video, the lens hood shows in the footage, should I use a round hood on the 18-55mm??? I used auto focus and it changes the positioning of the tulip hood, I'm thinking that's why it showed up in video.The hood I used is the one you called pedal I guess tulip is the same shape?would focusing manuely solve this problem??
@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, you have the wrong lens hood for the lens. The video explains how to find the one you need for your lens. Thanks
@DieCastOutLawz007 3 жыл бұрын
@@theschoolofphotography thank you
@Revobushwoky 3 жыл бұрын
What would you suggest when using filters? More specifically variable ND filters?! Edit: the outer ring size on filters (from my experience) are always different. For example, the thread size on my sigma 30mm f1.4 is 52mm and the nd filter puts it to like 58mm. Should I just get a 58mm lens hood as well? I already have the original sigma lens hood that fits 52mm
@reynaldirico2217 2 жыл бұрын
this is exactly what I'm wondering. I'm using 15-85mm with 72mm diameter, but with the variable ND it goes to 77mm. Should i get a 72mm / 77mm lens hood? and will the lens hood obstruct me fron using the variable nd filter?
@LyraLasala 3 жыл бұрын
I have a TTArtisan 50mm manual lens, the lens hood i see on the 50mm are for canon though am using a fuji camera, Is that okay?
@srennielsen9141 3 жыл бұрын
Lens hoods are also good for protecting the lens
@rdub202 3 жыл бұрын
2:46
@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын
👍
@srennielsen9141 3 жыл бұрын
@@rdub202 Just testing if you were paying attention 😏😉🤣
@alphonso0077 Жыл бұрын
The lens hoods must be standard with Sony lenses. Every lens I have purchased from Sony has come with a lens hood. Also, same with Sigma.
@tuckerparsons9182 2 жыл бұрын
Do you need one with a variable ND?
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
No
@in4chandru 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Where can I find one of these?
@theschoolofphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Please click here for links www.theschoolofphotography.com/tutorials/camera-lens-hoods 👍🏼
@StojanovskiTV 3 жыл бұрын
What about indoor?
@ejgumby8336 3 жыл бұрын
8.07 "Help us out." I'll help you out Mark - What way did you come in? - Ha Ha. PS - I've got the book coming tomorrow via Amazon. Cheers
@theschoolofphotography 3 жыл бұрын
👍
@sadeqsegaraga8766 Жыл бұрын
Which type of hood to put on a 70-200mm lens?
@theschoolofphotography Жыл бұрын
Cylindrical, as explained in the video.
@garethwilliams976 3 жыл бұрын
I hate petal hoods as they work well at wide angle but far less effectively when zoomed in. I wish someone would design a telescoping lens hood with settings for different zoom lengths. I also wish that manufacturers would make more rubber hoods to absorb shock.
@dovidell 3 жыл бұрын
Why are some APS-C format DSLR's sold in kits with (kit) lenses but WITHOUT lens hoods ? .When I upgraded my Nikon D 7000 kit to a D 7200 kit , I was glad I was carrying the lens hood ( to the D 7000 kit ) in my camera bag , just in case .
@ekevanderzee9538 3 жыл бұрын
Even Canon L lenses come without hoods. iPhones come without chargers. All about money. Bit costa, because the costs qre neglible, but the revenue.
@dovidell 3 жыл бұрын
@@ekevanderzee9538 25 cents for a Chinese ( lens hood) copy ( give or take) , plus $1.25 for postage !! ( nice to know that Canon ALSO rip off their gear purchasers , I was beginning to believe Nikon were " solo players " at that game
@todw5508 3 жыл бұрын
Is that Ny-kon or Nick-on? 🥸
@dovidell 3 жыл бұрын
@@todw5508 - I once asked a Japanese chap , and e said Nik-on , so the yanks have been mispronouncing the marque
@todw5508 3 жыл бұрын
@@dovidell Thanks for that. You learn something new every day. I wonder how "ny-kon" got started.
@JosueMartinez-ww1vj 4 ай бұрын
is it lens flare or glare?
@theschoolofphotography 4 ай бұрын
Flare
@vermis8344 8 ай бұрын
I don't think I'm going to be able to find that lens hood manufactured specifically for my 40-year-old third-party lens. Call it a hunch.
@Deff-lm7ex 8 күн бұрын
3d printer my dude
@yellowberrypie Жыл бұрын
I used a 50mm for the first time and wondered why images weren't as sharp as my 24mm... I made the mistake not using the lens hood lol
@jeffreyfeld9674 2 жыл бұрын
Can you use a lens hood on a point-and-shoot camera? I live in a place where carrying a big camera is the same as asking to be robbed...
@yamraaj4529 2 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍😍😍
@user-xt5oe2gm5v Ай бұрын
Who's the photog here?
@mostaffasalam 2 жыл бұрын
_Its like u wearing a hat _Uv filter its like you wearing sunglasses Simplest explanation u welcm
@marilyngiannuzzi9867 2 жыл бұрын
Why don’t they have lens hoods for Lensbaby lenses?
@albertogiavani75 Жыл бұрын
I like lens flare lol
@HD-mm1iz 2 жыл бұрын
Are you able to shoot in Manual Mode when using a Lens Hood?
@ArcanePath360 2 жыл бұрын
Of course. It doesn't affect the function of the camera at all
@astvaldurlarusson1535 6 ай бұрын
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