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Question: What is a digital hood? it is essential for a digital camera?

(Posted by: Curious on 2010-03-12 15:36:51)

Oh, i have a kodak Z740 Bridge camera. Im hearing that a lens hood is a giid idea for any camera to protect the lens. One store is advertising a "digital hood ". which is a tube lens adapter + petal lens hood. I dont want to buy this if i do not need it... good*** sorry

Posted by: fhotoace on 2010-03-12, 15:39:04

Give us a link and we can probably give you an answer What camera do you intend to use this "digital hood "?

Posted by: Caoedhen on 2010-03-12, 19:44:04

A hood is something that is not necessary, but can be useful. The trouble with a generic petal hood is that you don't know how it will work with your particular camera and lens. It could very well get in the way, or not do any good at all. Most hoods of that type are made to match the viewing angles of a particular lens. If you wish to put one on your camera, get one of those generic rubber hoods. It does the same thing, and adds a "bumper " to the front of the camera.