Blog about Digital Cameras
[09/11/2010] Using a Lens Shade
Even thought the vast majority of the digital camera users might have never heard of or used a lens shade before, they could actually benefit from purchasing this accessory. The lens shade (or lens hood) is meant to protect the lens of the camera from the sunlight or artificial light, and the most professional cameras with telephoto lenses are almost always equipped with one. However, lens hoods are also used with digital cameras and could be included in the camera’s kit or purchased separately. Using a lens shade comes with a number of benefits:
- It could improve the photo quality – the lens hood is likely to keep the direct light away from the lens and thus prevent glair and lens flair.
- A lens shade can protect the lens from dust and other elements and lessen the chances of scratches.
- They could come in handy when changing lenses in the field.
Other articles from this category:
[24/10/2010] Benefits of an Optical Viewfinder
[06/11/2010] Look for ISO 50 Support
[06/11/2010] Where is the Tripod Socket?
[06/11/2010] Dedicated Trash Can Button
[06/11/2010] Don't Stick with a dSLR Kit Lens
[06/11/2010] How Much Optical Zoom is Needed?
[06/11/2010] Uses for your Old Digital Camera
[06/11/2010] More Megapixels Means Greater Cropping Ability
[06/11/2010] Power Consumption - Motorized Zoom vs. Zooming Ring
[08/11/2010] Effective Pixels and Foveon X3
[08/11/2010] Small Doesn't Mean Underpowered
[08/11/2010] Noise in Prosumer Versus Digital SLR Cameras
[09/11/2010] What is The Best UV Filter?
[09/11/2010] LensPen Cleaning System
