rectangular hood for the dv852?

Frank Granovski · January 28th, 2004, 05:43 AM

A good idea, Yow. When you first mentioned this, I considered doing exactly that, so I could use my 52mm filters I have for my Nikon. :-))

Allan Rejoso · January 28th, 2004, 06:51 AM

Saw that Hama M49, M52, M55 rectangular hood a while ago but that circular portion at the back is not screw type, but rather grip or clip type (on the lens barrel). Is there enough space on the 852 barrel for that or will you be hitting the focus ring?

Round rubber lens hoods for 43mm can be bought for $3 in Tokyo.

Frank Granovski · January 28th, 2004, 07:52 AM

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Round rubber lens hoods for 43mm can be bought for $3 in Tokyo.

Ahhh, don't tell me that. I have 3 Hoya screw-on, round hoods in the 52mm size, and they were $29 Canadian a pop. That would be roughly $23 US. For the 37mm thread size and 43mm---I couldn't even find them locally.

Langston Sessoms · January 28th, 2004, 12:32 PM

i guess i'll buy a step up ring for my mx1000 once it arrives.

Anthony Claudia · January 28th, 2004, 07:20 PM

I bought this hood for my 953:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=90027&is=REG

Bought a step- up.. and it fits/ works fantastic.

Cheap too.

Aykut Ozen · January 29th, 2004, 02:48 AM

Great that's what i was thinking to get for my 852 but wasn't sure if it would work...Thanks for the info..

Jon Kamps · February 2nd, 2004, 06:46 PM

any pics of it mounted, proubly not the most funtional acessory but would me our cams look more profesional

Anthony Claudia · February 3rd, 2004, 11:10 AM

Here you go....

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421444167/0.jpg
http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421444167/1.jpg
http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421444167/2.jpg
http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421444167/3.jpg

It is actually a decent lens hood, and the included cap fits nice and tight, however, it certainly is more eye candy than anything else. When I buy a WA, I am going to do a little more serious shopping for a useful hood. I will keep you posted on what I find.

Anyone out there find a good hood for their WA or anamorphic adapter?

Yow Cheong Hoe · February 3rd, 2004, 08:07 PM

Nice and cool looking hood, but the mic seems way too large!

How do you ensure that the hood is horizontal, such that you don't get uneven light entering or worse, vignetting?

Anthony Claudia · February 3rd, 2004, 08:51 PM

Well, when you choose a hood, it should be the appropriate size for your lens diameter. There are guidelines you can reference to aid you. This way you are assured that vignetting etc. is not an issue.

To get the hood horizontal, you can eye it fairly accurately by placing the camera on a plum surface and using the guide line on the top of the hood. A slight tilt amounting to a degree or two unlevel will not effect light enterting the lens. Actually, one of the reasons I prefer rectangular hoods to their round cousins, is that you can actaully rotate them to matte out unwanted light (to a degree).

In terms of the mic, I agree, it is a little huge....my wife thinks it is some sort of phallic statement :) I for one am a big advocate of function over fashion however...this azden is a great shotgun mic for the money.

January 28th, 2004, 05:43 AM	#16
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	A good idea, Yow. When you first mentioned this, I considered doing exactly that, so I could use my 52mm filters I have for my Nikon. :-))

January 28th, 2004, 06:51 AM	#17
Allan Rejoso Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 569	Saw that Hama M49, M52, M55 rectangular hood a while ago but that circular portion at the back is not screw type, but rather grip or clip type (on the lens barrel). Is there enough space on the 852 barrel for that or will you be hitting the focus ring? Round rubber lens hoods for 43mm can be bought for $3 in Tokyo.

January 28th, 2004, 12:32 PM	#19
Langston Sessoms Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NY Posts: 83	i guess i'll buy a step up ring for my mx1000 once it arrives.

January 28th, 2004, 07:20 PM	#20
Anthony Claudia Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 27	I bought this hood for my 953: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=90027&is=REG Bought a step- up.. and it fits/ works fantastic. Cheap too.

January 29th, 2004, 02:48 AM	#21
Aykut Ozen Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Seattle,wa Posts: 39	Great that's what i was thinking to get for my 852 but wasn't sure if it would work...Thanks for the info..

February 2nd, 2004, 06:46 PM	#22
Jon Kamps Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 56	any pics of it mounted, proubly not the most funtional acessory but would me our cams look more profesional

February 3rd, 2004, 11:10 AM	#23
Anthony Claudia Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 27	Here you go.... http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421444167/0.jpg http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421444167/1.jpg http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421444167/2.jpg http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421444167/3.jpg It is actually a decent lens hood, and the included cap fits nice and tight, however, it certainly is more eye candy than anything else. When I buy a WA, I am going to do a little more serious shopping for a useful hood. I will keep you posted on what I find. Anyone out there find a good hood for their WA or anamorphic adapter?

February 3rd, 2004, 08:07 PM	#24
Yow Cheong Hoe Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Singapore, Passport: Malaysia Posts: 407	Nice and cool looking hood, but the mic seems way too large! How do you ensure that the hood is horizontal, such that you don't get uneven light entering or worse, vignetting?

February 3rd, 2004, 08:51 PM	#25
Anthony Claudia Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 27	Well, when you choose a hood, it should be the appropriate size for your lens diameter. There are guidelines you can reference to aid you. This way you are assured that vignetting etc. is not an issue. To get the hood horizontal, you can eye it fairly accurately by placing the camera on a plum surface and using the guide line on the top of the hood. A slight tilt amounting to a degree or two unlevel will not effect light enterting the lens. Actually, one of the reasons I prefer rectangular hoods to their round cousins, is that you can actaully rotate them to matte out unwanted light (to a degree). In terms of the mic, I agree, it is a little huge....my wife thinks it is some sort of phallic statement :) I for one am a big advocate of function over fashion however...this azden is a great shotgun mic for the money.