Lens hood or shade recommended? at DVinfo.net

Ken Jarstad · May 25th, 2007, 02:44 PM

The more expensive camcorders all seem to come with some sort of lens hood or shade but the HV20 does not. Is a lens hood recommended for amateur use of the the HV20 and, if so, are there any units that are known to work well - within the zoom range of this camcorder?

Povl H. Pedersen · May 26th, 2007, 03:07 AM

I would say it is highly recommended. I see way too much lens flare. I have not been looking for any yet. I know you can buy some rubber lens hoods, but have not seen them, and do not know how to mount them.

Now that I have a UV filter and a pol filter, the problem is only bigger.

Toby Bates · May 26th, 2007, 03:30 AM

Seems to be quite a few people interested in this type of item.

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=98218

I posted this on the DVXuser forums, hope it's ok that I post their link here, saves me having to upload the image again. On page 1, near the bottom, my post (batesey). Works really well and looks pretty cool IMO...

Hope this helps.

Ken Jarstad · May 26th, 2007, 05:44 PM

The picture of the JVC camcorder built-in hood is exacly what I mean. Looks great and is likely benefitial. I didn't register on dvxuser.com so couldn't view your pictures.

Does the silver colored hood match the body color of the HV20 or is it better to get an all black one? Also, it looks as though the hood is simply tightened by thrumbscrew onto an included UV filter. Perhaps it wouldn't even attach without a filter?

Lou Bruno · May 26th, 2007, 06:18 PM

Is that a small toilet bowl plunger in the top figure?

Yours looks awesome with the rectangular look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby Bates

Seems to be quite a few people interested in this type of item.

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=98218

Toby Bates · May 27th, 2007, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Jarstad

The picture of the JVC camcorder built-in hood is exacly what I mean. Looks great and is likely benefitial. I didn't register on dvxuser.com so couldn't view your pictures.

Does the silver colored hood match the body color of the HV20 or is it better to get an all black one? Also, it looks as though the hood is simply tightened by thrumbscrew onto an included UV filter. Perhaps it wouldn't even attach without a filter?

That’s right, That version of the hood wont fit without a filter, in my case a 43mm UV. There is another version of the hood, one that screws onto the camera and effectively replaces a filter. I believe that there is a thread inside the hood to attach a filter, but it would put the glass to far in front of the lens, likely to cause vignetting and more pronounced lens flares. The reason I chose the hood that I have (black) is 1. I think it looks cool...LOL (it’s actually not jet black, and not a bad match for the rear part of the cam and 2. felt it was better to put a filter on first and then the hood. It also seems (to me) to be quicker to remove the hood in situations where it may not be practical to use. Also, the silver hood from TOKBANDIT's Cam looks like a perfect colour match...to me anyway :-)

Hope this helps.

Ken Jarstad · May 29th, 2007, 11:20 PM

Thank you, everyone, for the advice.

Fergus Anderson · May 30th, 2007, 09:14 AM

Anyone thought about this as a lense hood:
http://www.fotodiox.com/shop/product...roducts_id=569

Jeroen Verhoeven · May 31st, 2007, 10:45 AM

That's exactly the same one as Tony's here from Ebay............

Jules Ruez · May 31st, 2007, 11:20 AM

I bought one of the ones off Ebay. It should be here in a couple of days. I'll let you know how it is.

Marc Ramirez · June 1st, 2007, 01:57 PM

I bought that lens hood in the silver finish. It looks great on the camera. If I was allowed to post attachments, I would post a picture of it.

Adam Perry · June 1st, 2007, 02:39 PM

someone mentioned that the lens hood blocked the focus sensor...can anyone confirm this?

Fergus Anderson · June 1st, 2007, 02:47 PM

Yes I had that thought - I wonder if anyone can confirm?

you could upload a picture to imageshack and link on here

Ian Albinson · June 1st, 2007, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Ramirez

I bought that lens hood in the silver finish. It looks great on the camera. If I was allowed to post attachments, I would post a picture of it.

You could try flickr. I want to see since I just bought one today!

Victor Horz · June 1st, 2007, 04:12 PM

I went straight for the mattebox+frenchflag for shade/hood

May 25th, 2007, 02:44 PM	#1
Ken Jarstad Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 47	Lens hood or shade recommended? The more expensive camcorders all seem to come with some sort of lens hood or shade but the HV20 does not. Is a lens hood recommended for amateur use of the the HV20 and, if so, are there any units that are known to work well - within the zoom range of this camcorder?

May 26th, 2007, 03:07 AM	#2
Povl H. Pedersen Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Aarhus, Denmark Posts: 28	I would say it is highly recommended. I see way too much lens flare. I have not been looking for any yet. I know you can buy some rubber lens hoods, but have not seen them, and do not know how to mount them. Now that I have a UV filter and a pol filter, the problem is only bigger.

May 26th, 2007, 03:30 AM	#3
Toby Bates New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Aust Posts: 7	Seems to be quite a few people interested in this type of item. http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=98218 I posted this on the DVXuser forums, hope it's ok that I post their link here, saves me having to upload the image again. On page 1, near the bottom, my post (batesey). Works really well and looks pretty cool IMO... Hope this helps.

May 26th, 2007, 05:44 PM	#4
Ken Jarstad Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 47	The picture of the JVC camcorder built-in hood is exacly what I mean. Looks great and is likely benefitial. I didn't register on dvxuser.com so couldn't view your pictures. Does the silver colored hood match the body color of the HV20 or is it better to get an all black one? Also, it looks as though the hood is simply tightened by thrumbscrew onto an included UV filter. Perhaps it wouldn't even attach without a filter?

May 29th, 2007, 11:20 PM	#7
Ken Jarstad Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 47	Thank you, everyone, for the advice.

May 30th, 2007, 09:14 AM	#8
Fergus Anderson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 321	Anyone thought about this as a lense hood: http://www.fotodiox.com/shop/product...roducts_id=569

May 31st, 2007, 10:45 AM	#9
Jeroen Verhoeven Tourist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Slijk-Ewijk Netherlands Posts: 3	That's exactly the same one as Tony's here from Ebay............

May 31st, 2007, 11:20 AM	#10
Jules Ruez New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 18	I bought one of the ones off Ebay. It should be here in a couple of days. I'll let you know how it is.

June 1st, 2007, 01:57 PM	#11
Marc Ramirez New Boot Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 17	I bought that lens hood in the silver finish. It looks great on the camera. If I was allowed to post attachments, I would post a picture of it.

June 1st, 2007, 02:39 PM	#12
Adam Perry Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 77	someone mentioned that the lens hood blocked the focus sensor...can anyone confirm this?

June 1st, 2007, 02:47 PM	#13
Fergus Anderson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 321	Yes I had that thought - I wonder if anyone can confirm? you could upload a picture to imageshack and link on here

June 1st, 2007, 04:12 PM	#15
Victor Horz New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 8	I went straight for the mattebox+frenchflag for shade/hood