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PANASONIC FZ5 LENSE HOOD


JUST PURCHASED A NEW FZ5 AND BEING THE NOVICE THAT I AM WHEN DO YOU USE THIS EXTENDED LENSE HOOD AND IS IT REALLY NEEDED FOR MOST PICTURES. THANK YOU PLEASE RESPOND


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August 25, 2005

 

Jon Close
  Most useful when there is a stong light source that can cause flare/reflections on the front element of the lens. I leave my lens hoods on at all times, but you might remove it when using the built-in flash if the hood is large enough to block some of the light.


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August 26, 2005

 

Justin B. Renshaw
  Use the hood when you are zooming in with your telephoto lense. Vennetting can occur if you use it at the smaller focal lengths.


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September 02, 2005

 
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