Lens hoods
act as an effective measure for keeping light noise out of your images.
Lens flare is a common nuisance for photographers. Flare occurs whenever stray light enters a lens indirectly and refracts on the glass so that all of the small scratches on the lens are exposed. In the outdoors, the sun is the main culprit for flare, but there are far more light sources inside that cause the same problem. Over the years photographers have learned to love the help lens hoods provide in protecting lenses from flare. Almost every lens on the market has a supplementary lens hood available that attaches to the end of the camera lens and protects photo compositions. Learn the most effective methods for using lens hoods indoors to improve your indoor photographs.
Instructions
1. Pick a lens hood that is compatible with the lens you are using. Tulip lens hoods have a flower-like shape and are used on both wide-angle and telephoto lenses. Round lens hoods are shaped like cylinders and are usually attached to telephoto lenses. They block out more light than tulip hoods, but because of their shape, they tend to become visible on the edges of wide angle shots. Ensure that the lens hood you are using is compatible with the lens you have before purchase. Name camera brands list compatible lens hoods in the "Accessories" sections with each of their models.
2. Attach the lens hood whenever there are light sources that could possibly enter the camera lens from the front or side. The hood will simply screw on to the end of your lens. Light could come in from 90 degrees to the left or right, or anywhere in between. Lens hoods are especially useful in concerts or plays where there are multiple stage lights. They also protect the lens in studio photography when strobe lights are set up. Highlights from above a human subject, and kicker lights from behind, both tend to spill light in unintended directions. Protect your lens whenever this type of stray light threatens your lens and photograph. Some photographers even play it safe by using the lens hood in all of their shoots.
3. Store the lens hood in your camera bag when finished. Save space by placing your lens inside of the hood while it is stored in the bag, that way you will be able to tell which lens hood to reach for if you have more than one.
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