Mikep996 Posted April 29 Share #1 Posted April 29 Advertisement (gone after registration) I ran across a site that is selling various colored "vented hoods" for the Q cameras. Uh...what does a vented hood do? The OEM Q hood seems very effective at doing what hoods are supposed to do; I can't see how the vented hoods could do the job better...or even as well. Then again, I suppose a red hood with a red soft shutter button and a black leather strap with red stitching could make some sort of fashion statement. You could also buy a black Leica badge since the OEM red once might attract attention! OK, seriously..IS there some sort of functional use that a vented hood (the one I saw was 300 bucks 😱) provides over the OEM hood? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 29 Posted April 29 Hi Mikep996, Take a look here What's with a "VENTED HOOD?". I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Stuart Richardson Posted April 29 Share #2 Posted April 29 Vented hoods were designed for rangefinders, so that you could see through the hood...so it would not obstruct the viewfinder. The only other possible reason would be to save a little weight. In an EVF camera like the Q series, the venting serves no purpose other than weight reduction. The only reason for these hoods is cosmetic. Or perhaps there is a differentiation in function vs the native hood, that I cannot say. I can say, however, that the venting is just cosmetic. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted April 29 Share #3 Posted April 29 Vented hoods are most useful on rangefinder M cameras, where you do not want to block view with an optical viewfinder. On other camera they look retro cool. In the event of an impact, I guess they might act as a crumple zone, absorbing some of the blow. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted April 29 Share #4 Posted April 29 Agree with both the above. On a Q (or any DSLR or mirrorless) they are cosmetic only. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-train Posted April 29 Share #5 Posted April 29 Of course they are not to be confused with ventilated hoods. These are designed to keep your lens look cool. When battery capacities rise we will undoubtly get AC hoods. The site you refer to has lots of good info. But €300,- for a lens hood is only for the real spenders among us. If you like the looks, buy it! Q’s have a high toy factor. For functionality I bought a Haoge hood and cap on Amazon. No worries if I lose or damage them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted April 29 Share #6 Posted April 29 It also cuts down on wind drag for those action shots. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted April 29 Share #7 Posted April 29 Advertisement (gone after registration) 4 hours ago, Mikep996 said: I ran across a site that is selling various colored "vented hoods" for the Q cameras. Uh...what does a vented hood do? The OEM Q hood seems very effective at doing what hoods are supposed to do; I can't see how the vented hoods could do the job better...or even as well. Then again, I suppose a red hood with a red soft shutter button and a black leather strap with red stitching could make some sort of fashion statement. You could also buy a black Leica badge since the OEM red once might attract attention! OK, seriously..IS there some sort of functional use that a vented hood (the one I saw was 300 bucks 😱) provides over the OEM hood? Also……..on a Q they are academic as there is no optical viewfinder blockage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Perceptive Posted April 29 Share #8 Posted April 29 3 hours ago, FrozenInTime said: In the event of an impact, I guess they might act as a crumple zone, absorbing some of the blow. This ^^ I have first hand experinece, I tripped in Dinorwig Slate Quarry (in Wales) with my X100F in hand - It hit the slate hard (as did I breaking my ankle!!), the vented hood took the full impact and crumpled. There was no other damage to the camera, it subsequently worked fine. So in this scenario they do work! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/420865-whats-with-a-vented-hood/?do=findComment&comment=5794035'>More sharing options...
F-train Posted April 29 Share #9 Posted April 29 (edited) That’s why I prefer a €30,- Haoge hood to a €300,- sample… Edited April 29 by F-train English 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denebola Posted April 29 Share #10 Posted April 29 In addition to the reasons already mentioned, ventilated hoods (or, in general, circular hoods) have the great advantage (at least, IMHO) of allowing the assembly/replacement of filters without dismantling the original Q hood. Den 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNK100 Posted April 29 Share #11 Posted April 29 The standard Leica hood is absolutely fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denebola Posted April 29 Share #12 Posted April 29 30 minutes ago, JNK100 said: The standard Leica hood is absolutely fine. Absolutely yes, simple ad very effective. But if you need to mount a filter, the hood needs to be previously unmounted to screw the filter in. Unluckily not very practical, . Den Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve edmunds Posted April 29 Share #13 Posted April 29 i dislike the standard Leica hood for my Q2 so i bought a cheap but well made vented metal hood...Leica themselves make or made a vented hood as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted April 30 Share #14 Posted April 30 A generalization: Leica made hoods are designed for compactness before functionality, at which they are poor. I buy cheap Chinese or other hoods, usually $2 or 3 dollars and they are more effective in controlling flare. Also they are better physical protectors. I have had experience with both issues. Vented or not does not matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul W Posted April 30 Share #15 Posted April 30 I chose a vented hood for ease of changing filters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikep996 Posted April 30 Author Share #16 Posted April 30 But does one of the vented hoods perform the "hood function" as well as the OEM Q Hood? I can't see how since there is almost no "hooding" of the lens. I can understand the issue with changing filters with the OEM hood but I'm specifically interested in the circular hood's ability to reduce flare/improve contrast, etc compared to the OEM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted April 30 Share #17 Posted April 30 49 minutes ago, Mikep996 said: But does one of the vented hoods perform the "hood function" as well as the OEM Q Hood? I can't see how since there is almost no "hooding" of the lens. I can understand the issue with changing filters with the OEM hood but I'm specifically interested in the circular hood's ability to reduce flare/improve contrast, etc compared to the OEM. I’m using a vented hood on a Q3 43 because I often swap filters, and so far I haven’t had any issues with flare 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-train Posted April 30 Share #18 Posted April 30 6 hours ago, Mikep996 said: But does one of the vented hoods perform the "hood function" as well as the OEM Q Hood? I can't see how since there is almost no "hooding" of the lens. I can understand the issue with changing filters with the OEM hood but I'm specifically interested in the circular hood's ability to reduce flare/improve contrast, etc compared to the OEM. I’m pretty sure the original Leica hood is the best hood for use as a hood. Protection and prevention of stray light entry. Just a look at it will convince you. But it has some drawbacks, but that’s also because it’s Leica…. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted April 30 Share #19 Posted April 30 4 hours ago, F-train said: I’m pretty sure the original Leica hood is the best hood for use as a hood. Protection and prevention of stray light entry. Just a look at it will convince you. But it has some drawbacks, but that’s also because it’s Leica…. The original Leica hood on the Q43 doesn’t allow filters, and to me it’s as useful as a fork to eat a soup. A flawed design for the sake of looking good next to the 28mm brother 🤦♂️ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
setuporg Posted April 30 Share #20 Posted April 30 Vented hoods were used on steam-powered cameras. Since those went extinct, they are only used to part the gullible from their money. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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