Guest flatfour Posted April 20, 2007 Share #1 Â Posted April 20, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) How many of you Digilux 2 users keep the standard lens hood on all the time? It's pain it's so large. The lens is quite sunken and I wonder if it is really necessary. I can't say I notice any difference in the pictures I take. Any comments would be much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted April 20, 2007 Share #2 Â Posted April 20, 2007 Always, except wit flash. There is a shadow then.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted April 20, 2007 Share #3 Â Posted April 20, 2007 Pretty well always. Even then I occasionally get a bit of flare if I'm getting too close to the sun. I don't use flash much but I"ll bear in mind what Jaap says in future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugby Posted April 20, 2007 Share #4 Â Posted April 20, 2007 Always have the Hood in place on my D2 as it also acts as a Lens protector (to some extent) from greasy fingers. This fits nicely in the LC1 Leather Everycase. Â I wish the D3/L1 lens hood was like that of the D2. Instead we get this dorky looking modern "Sydney Opera House" lens hood. In the 1st 3 months I've put too many finger prints on the L1 lens, which I am forever cleaning. Whereas with the D2 I've only had to clean it a couple times over 2 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 20, 2007 Share #5 Â Posted April 20, 2007 Very rarely use it and I've never noticed any effect on IQ. Â Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted April 20, 2007 Share #6  Posted April 20, 2007 .... been keepin' mine on all the time....................... stops stray light.............. with the cap on                     """"""""""""""""""""""""""""" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 20, 2007 Share #7 Â Posted April 20, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, mine fell off a table on a concrete floor. Hit it hood first. I had to buy a new hood -that was all. Â I like the good light in that shot...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted April 20, 2007 Share #8 Â Posted April 20, 2007 Only take it of if using the on-board flash (which is rarely), also have a UV filter in place, except when the Elpro is on. For protection as much as anything. Â Always use protection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamilsukun Posted April 20, 2007 Share #9 Â Posted April 20, 2007 Always on. I don't use flash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
audidudi Posted April 20, 2007 Share #10 Â Posted April 20, 2007 How many of you Digilux 2 users keep the standard lens hood on all the time? It's pain it's so large. I only take it off so I can screw on my polarizer and then reinstall it (just so you know, the Heliopan slim-mount polarizer will fit inside the OEM lenshood and leave enough room for the cap, whereas the thicker version will prevent the cap from being able to click into place. Of course, I believe they're both NLA, so this info tidbit is probably moot unless you're able to find a used one or are willing to pay the $199.99 the person listing NOS slim-mount Heliopans on eBay wants for one...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 20, 2007 Share #11 Â Posted April 20, 2007 I only take it off so I can screw on my polarizer and then reinstall it (just so you know, the Heliopan slim-mount polarizer will fit inside the OEM lenshood and leave enough room for the cap, whereas the thicker version will prevent the cap from being able to click into place. Of course, I believe they're both NLA, so this info tidbit is probably moot unless you're able to find a used one or are willing to pay the $199.99 the person listing NOS slim-mount Heliopans on eBay wants for one...) Really. You can order B&W in any size at a normal prize at foto Huppert (and elsewhere as well I'm sure) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted April 20, 2007 Share #12 Â Posted April 20, 2007 conventional equipment should work as well anyone tried a Hoya Wide Angle Hood ? Â step up ring 69-72mm, run any filter, use rubber hood that is better for protection as opposed to flare protection, use clip in cap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calshot Posted April 20, 2007 Share #13  Posted April 20, 2007 LC1 Always  Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_wade Posted April 20, 2007 Share #14 Â Posted April 20, 2007 Always except with flash or using Elpro-D E69 for macro. Chris Wade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted April 20, 2007 Share #15 Â Posted April 20, 2007 Always except with flash or using Elpro-D E69 for macro.Chris Wade I endorse this practice. Â David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wal Posted April 21, 2007 Share #16 Â Posted April 21, 2007 I never use the hood, and have never noticed anything adverse regarding image quality. A plus of dispensing with the hood is that the D2 fits snuggly into a large-front M-series neoprene case (14868), and that's how I carry the camera if I'm travelling. Â Warrick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEd Posted April 21, 2007 Share #17 Â Posted April 21, 2007 Â Always use protection. Â Best reason so far.........don't want to catch no nasty things........ Â Â . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlancasterd Posted April 21, 2007 Share #18  Posted April 21, 2007 I endorse this practice. David   Me Too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted April 21, 2007 Share #19 Â Posted April 21, 2007 When traveling I use the hood to reduce the chance of accidentally touching the glass. When I carry it in my briefcase around NYC I usually don't have it so that the D2 fits in my briefcase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucklik Posted April 21, 2007 Share #20  Posted April 21, 2007 I almost never use the lenshood. The last time I used it was because it rained. (a little) to keep the drops off the lens.  rgs  Luc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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