Lens Hoods - Why, When, and How to Use Them

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[steeletraining]

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[manupriyagamage]

This video is 7 years old and still the best explanation about the lens hood in the world. Brilliant!

[KatBlaque]

This is like... the most efficient photography video on Youtube. No time wasted, all information important.

[AdamJBell]

"No cap, but I leave the hood on" an educated savage

[ChicagoLights]

It’s 2022 this was filmed 9 years ago and this was by far the most straight to the point and informative video I’ve ever seen. Thank you for the help! 🙏🏻

[taffeylewis]

This video is now 10 years old, and it's STILL the most useful explanation of lens hood use. YT should give some sort of special award for content this good.

[d_kortman]

As Phil Steele once said: “No cap, but I leave the hood on.”

And I live by that.
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[monkeyman]

The other thing is lens hoods make you look like a pro even if you're not.  I've had plenty of people clear the way for me so I can get in the perfect position for a shot.  I'm always gracious and thank them of course but perception is reality.  Battery grips help too, makes the camera look bigger.

[Leowulfs]

This guy seems so... Nice and calm. I understand why photographers get a bad rap or why some people just don't like them but this guy seems so nice and down to earth.

Photographer emotions matter :(

[CesarSandwich]

It's crazy that this video is 10 years old and still better quality than most of what I see on YouTube today on any subject.

[victorralys]

A concise explanation of practical, common sense application. Brilliant Phil, brilliant! Thanks

[Neilram]

you didnt ask me to subscribe and "like" your video.. therefore I subscribed and "liked" it. thanks for such a clean and clear informative video sir.

[galactus]

Now this is a straight to the point easy to understand well made video. No bullshitting or yappy filler talk. Thats how its done.

[snipes]

Yes canon, if you’re listening: if we spend 500-1000 on a lens, throw in the plastic hood. Could not agree more. Great video, I’m a beginner photographer and have been wondering about this lately. Thank you so much for the explanation of the different types.

[ClarkdeBear]

3 1/2 years after you posted this video. It remains outstanding. Well explained and thorough explanation. Thank you!

I look forward to going to view your other videos.

[BluesImprov]

I've been shooting for many years (began in "film". . .yes film days), and have watched many photography videos here on YouTube. . .I must say your clear, concise explanation of this topic was refreshing. No hype or attempt to be super cool, just an excellent discussion of the subject. Very down to earth and very valuable information, especially for anyone just getting started. Wish your videos were around when I first began shooting. . .all those years ago!

[justinpimentel]

10 years later and still the best lens hood explanation video! Couldn't have been clearer !!

[fusion-music]

Excellent presentation. I know everything you said there - but you have a good manner of explaining things, so I didn't switch off. Well, I say "I know everything you said", but I never thought of putting the lens hoods on the strap. Wholeheartedly agree on the price of lens hoods as an extra. They should be included, no matter what price the lens is.

[armeddiver]

Since everyone else is pointing out how old the video is when they watched it, I guess I will to. It’s now been 10 years since this video was made. Bottom line, it is time less like light. What a lens hood does is not going to change unless the sun stops shining. Thank you very much for making this video, it is hugely informative. I never knew or thought about the peddle shape of my hood on my wide angle lens before. Now I know. Again, thank you for the video and keeping it posted.

[crystalka]

So happy I finally found a channel on photography where it's to the point, explains all the things you need to know, without having to read hundreds of articles online! Great! :)