topic Re: Lens Hood for r80 in Professional Video

Lens Hood for r80

Lynnea1941 — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 20:51:49 GMT

Can anyone advise me about adding a lens hood to the r80?

Re: Lens Hood for r80

VideoGeek — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 02:57:35 GMT

Since the filter thread is 43mm have you tried searching for a 43mm lens hood? If Canon does not offer one you could try looking at sites such as B&H Photo or Amazon or the online photo/video retailer of your choice.

Re: Lens Hood for r80

Lynnea1941 — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 03:29:06 GMT

Yes, that is what I was thinking I could do. I was also curious if people typically put a lens hood on. I am used to doing that with my DSLRs, but camcorders are new for me.

Re: Lens Hood for r80

VideoGeek — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:33:57 GMT

Yes, people do use lens hoods on camcorders. It definitely helps protect against lens flare. Personally, I think it is a good idea to use one.

Re: Lens Hood for r80

Lynnea1941 — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 14:37:34 GMT

I assume also a UV filter would work, right?

Re: Lens Hood for r80

VideoGeek — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:06:36 GMT

Any 43mm filter should work and a UV filter is a good one to have. I would make sure the lens hood will allow you to attach a filter. A polarizing filter and neutral density filters also come in handy.

Re: Lens Hood for r80

Lynnea1941 — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 18:04:00 GMT

Thanks for the tips, just what I needed.