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Is everyone with the x100 lens hood finding a difference in their photos? Is it worth
the extra depth added to the camera body?
Mickey
 
I just got mine today and it will probably get some use: however you have to take it off when you want to use the the flash for any reason. I hope I didn't make a mistake paying a chunk of change for a virtually worthless tool.
 
i have the Fuji camera case, and the hood (obviously) doesn't fit in there... so i pretty much NEVER use the hood.
 
try turning the hood so the vents are in a different spot perhaps

on mine it was no issue with the flash, except at minimum focal distances, but at normal shooting there were no shadows that I saw. Flash spreads out just fine
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millsart said:
try turning the hood so the vents are in a different spot perhaps

on mine it was no issue with the flash, except at minimum focal distances, but at normal shooting there were no shadows that I saw. Flash spreads out just fine
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This has been my experience with both internal and external flash.
 
lighttoart said:
Is everyone with the x100 lens hood finding a difference in their photos? Is it worth
the extra depth added to the camera body?
Mickey
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One of the biggest reasons I bought the x100 was its size....

While I realize there are some benefits to using a hood....It would make the camera too large .....
 
lighttoart said:
Is everyone with the x100 lens hood finding a difference in their photos? Is it worth
the extra depth added to the camera body?
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I always use a hood. It protects the lens from physical damage and prevents flare caused by light hitting the lens from the side. To answer your specific question, I have not seen a difference, because the hood is rarely off my camera.

The extra depth has no affect when actually shooting with the camera. It can make the camera too big for some bags and pockets, but the hood can be removed in a second or two for storage.
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1. Keeps me from having my stupid fingers in front of the lens/photo when in OVF.
2. Keeps me from putting my stupid finger on the lens everytime I pick it up.
3. Protects the lens from getting damaged.

4. Probably helps with flare but I rarely shoot towards the sun etc...so not sure of the effect.

I never take it off. I don't baby my gear. It's a tool. So I'm cool if the body is scratched (it is) but protecting the lens is critical.

Peter

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no, it's just a silly thing to put on a camera, so i do not use a case. it is at rest. all i use are a strap, a screen protector, a uv filter, and a lens hood. no case. in fact, in some countries one may not carry a camera in a fitted case unless he also wears a striped teeshirt and goofy, mismatched plaid shorts, and sandals with socks. and flip-up sunglasses.
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I think it is too intrusive when used with the optical viewfinder. And as I never use the EVF in normal daylight because it goes too dark, I find that I have no real use for the lens hood (seeing that it serves no useful function when taking indoor shots).
 
depscribe said:
no, it's just a silly thing to put on a camera, so i do not use a case. it is at rest. all i use are a strap, a screen protector, a uv filter, and a lens hood. no case.
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I was just kidding. I actually agree with you. I think of a case as something to protect the camera until you get to where you want to take pictures. Then its just a pain you have to deal with until you are finished shooting. I would never get one of those always-on cases.

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