Fuji X100V Square hood Showdown! Squarehood vs Haoge vs YC Onion Review (in 2024)

[@DominicPhillip]

Best EDC Camera right now? It's pretty sexy with that square hood 👀

[@Documentally]

I would also like an answer to this.

[@philipae27]

Love my Hoage square hood and wouldn't trade it for any other brand. Comes off easily to use my TCL adapter, adjusts easily and is solid. And I did end up buying the Haoge lens cap that they sell for it.

[@DominicPhillip]

I need that lens cap. It definitely should have come with the hood.

[@AlrosAvellana]

Does it block the viewfinder?

[@ghas4151]

I have the square hood but now I’ve been preferring the camera without any hood. It is a lot more packable that way. The beauty of the lens is the pancake lens design, but I am keeping the hood for when I feel I need more protection.

[@DominicPhillip]

I understand that. Although it does look cool, it does add some size and weight

[@RCGJR_]

The purpose of the hood is to negate/ block the sun or other lights, making the picture look more “crisp”, although depending on the weather or lighting i would removed my hood from time to time.

[@ReyGlean]

Does it block the in-body flash casting shadows on your shots?

[@toysars]

I wish you would have done a profile comparison to show which one sticks out from the camera the most.

[@FranzGaw]

Which polarizing filter do you use with the YC ONION? I found that my Squarehood Model V won't fit my polarizing and diffusion filters... Time to switch if ever. Appreciate your answer. 🤙🏻

[@nathanielngosy]

Hi Dominic. Thanks for this comparison. Can all these square hoods accept filters (UV, diffusion, etc.). If so, what's the sequence? The filter is screwed first before the square hood? You mentioned that circular hoods provide better prevention of flares and perhaps "may" not cast a shadow when using flash. Which would you recommend for round hoods then? And do they attach similarly with UV filters as well with square hoods? Thank you.

[@DominicPhillip]

Hi, yes they can. My order is filter first then hood on top. But in all honesty, if you’re looking for best overall performance I’d go with a round hood. They just perform better, but don’t look nearly as sweet!

[@nathanielngosy]

@@DominicPhillip thanks. But do circular hoods cast a shadow on the bottom part of the image when using the X100v flash?

[@sydneytas]

I'm torning between Hoage and YC Onion, the haoge one i'm looking comes with the cap. What if cut off the cap issues, do you prefer the Haoge or YC Onion? i'm also wondering about the viewfinder that any of the two are the least blocking ( or nearly not ) the viewfinder.

[@midwestgnar]

What square hoods allow you to add your own filter and then the lens hood over it?

[@MulliganAl-f8j]

Had the Squarehood for my x100v and it can be a royal PITA to get set and if you drop one of those tiny screws you're screwed ~ pun intended. I'm considering something else for the X100VI I just preordered.

[@jeremiahhartley3090]

You mentioned you have a polarizing filter on with the lens hood. Does the rotating ring of the polarizer also rotate the lens hood?

[@Mamo878]

Um, you can also buy a version of the Haoge that _includes_ a matching lens cap. That's the version to get.

[@DominicPhillip]

That came out after my video. I'd def buy that one now! Thanks

[@AndyAdventuring]

I want to be able to screw on a CPL, install a hood, and still be able to adjust the CPL without the hood being a problem.

[@biohazard2030]

Polarpro literally just came out with a hood that flips down so you can do that lol. You were a year too early.

[@DinovanderMerwe]

Thanks for the video. An interesting little “Did You Know” about the YC Onion lenshood is that the original FujiFilm lens cap can fit onto it still. Way better than it does on the Hoage. Try it out and let me know.

[@DominicPhillip]

Thanks for sharing!

[@AndyAdventuring]

Question about the Squarehood: After you get the hood mounted, can you unscrew the entire assembly? When you screw it back on, will the hood always be perfectly positioned?

[@kevoutward]

Thanks for the comparison! How good is the light block from the Haoge and YC Onion hoods? I currently have the Squarehood model V, but it's not really functional for blocking stray light.

[@DominicPhillip]

There's honestly more for aesthetic than performance. I found the traditional circular square hood to perform better, but I did get decent blockage from both the Haoge and YC. It's definitely enough to live on my camera daily, but if you're really fighting light regularly I'd stay away.

[@JJ_Photo]

The Squarehood is way to expensive. And I lost one screw, since it always got lose. The Haoge is just great, and would not consider anything else.

[@DominicPhillip]

Agreed with you. The screws are a bad design anyway

[@alstreetninja]

I bought the Haoge LH-E3P hood (which is originally made for FUJI X100V) for my Ricoh GRiiix and works perfectly ！ Glad that I didn’t choose squarehood model V

[@DominicPhillip]

I didn’t know it works on the GR. Thanks that’s cool

[@adz-ql6kv]

do you think it will fit with the GRIII too?

[@alstreetninja]

@@adz-ql6kv Not quit sure of it 。 I believe the have similar products for GRiii

[@c0vant693]

Other than the aesthetics, what made you stick with the Haoge instead of the YC Onion? Picking between the two and I like that the YC has a square metal cap

[@DominicPhillip]

It felt better quality, I liked the shape better in viewfinder, and I felt like it was a more solid fit on the threading. But it could have just been those copies. They’re both pretty good tbh

[@damndeniz]

Does you x100v get warm while you’re playing in the menus or shooting for more than a few minutes? Mine heats up noticeably around the thumb rest.

[@DominicPhillip]

No I haven't noticed that on mine. I bet it depends on the temp outside where you're shooting though too.

[@nashipanda]

Hi! do you need to buy an additional filter (49mm) to be able to use the Square hood? Or does it work fine without it?

[@DominicPhillip]

No, works great without a filter. Everything comes in box

[@joshuachubbphotography]

My vote is for the Hoage, looks the best to me. Great comparison!

[@DominicPhillip]

It’s actually the one I stuck with too! I love it so far.

[@Jo_Galezo]

@@DominicPhillip its unavailable on amazon sadly

[@sydneytas]

Does the haoge block the viewfinder?

[@frankartale1026]

I have the Haouge . I removed the gasket because it wore out quickly. Simply place a piece of 600 sandpaper on a table with a little water and place the square part threads down and slide back and fourth a few minutes at a time test fitting till its straight. It will remove the paint on the back but when on camera you dont see it cause its against the ring.

[@DominicPhillip]

Great tip, I'm scared to remove the paint but I may go this round it my gasket runs out

[@frankartale1026]

@@DominicPhillip it works great. Your welcome

[@achen0122]

Did not see a link to the other accessories video you mentioned.

[@droog9337]

Great comparison review. Curious about the compatibility with filters as I've heard Squarehood don't fit with some filters like Cinebloom. Were you able to use filters for all 3 hoods?

[@DominicPhillip]

Yes, I was, but I added a extension tube (basically a spacer) to make enough room for the lens to move during focusing. it's a bit of an ordeal, maybe I'll make a video showing more details

[@christiang.4175]

@@DominicPhillip Yes pleeeeeease!!! :)

[@dustinboyersmith]

Have you had any issues with the YC Onion when using the camera flash? I've noticed when using the flash with the Hoage that it leaves the edge of the frame a little dark.

[@DominicPhillip]

I honestly don't use flash on my x100. Sorry mate, but maybe I'll test it out for you and let you know.

[@alexk9185]

@@DominicPhillip any word?

[@1accon]

Really great video - thank you! Can anyone tell me if its possible to attach one of these hoods to another lens other than the Fuji? Does the Fuji have some kind of custom thread? Asking because I need to shoot with the sun just out of the top of the frame (landscape orientation), thank you.

[@MARKLINMAN1]

I tired ordering the Square hood a few days ago, when I added it to the cart it would state there is NO delivery option for address entered, and there isn’t an option to select United States. What gives? Thank you.

[@DominicPhillip]

From squarehood.se? I really don’t know. I had no issues ordering mine tbh. Maybe shoot them an email?

[@kevoutward]

Yeah, as of June 10th they longer ship to US or Canada due to several issues. There is a US retailer though, Popflash Photo, that they suggested ordering from. (Source: Squarehood's last post on Instagram). I actually ordered mine through them and received it quickly.

[@philfournier]

@@kevoutward and they charge 50$ to ship to Canada. Craziness.

[@carringtonvisuals2983]

I love the one from Squarehood the best. The only thing that will make me stop using it though is that it's a whole process if you ever want to use the TCL or WCL adapters. I don't have time for a screwdriver and keeping track of those mini screws just to use the converter lenses.

[@DominicPhillip]

Yea it's a pain to get any adapters on there. Definitely something they should have planned on

[@KnowControlProductions]

Do these lens hoods obscure the flash

[@DominicPhillip]

No they do not. You should be good

[@noapril]

@@DominicPhillip it makes a shadow on the left bottom corner with mine. and it blocks the viewfinder :( is it normal?

[@Jcas93]

For me the Hoage brand wins hands down. Price, quality and form factor is the best IMO. It just looks so good. It looks like it’s part of the original camera.

[@judem429]

I bought the NiSi and hood and cap fall off before I can get out the door.

[@eldiabolico3750]

Sorry man BUT you must be doing something wrong... the little screws need only a very slight amount of pressure to secure the hood. You've probably damaged the filter frame if you had to use a wrench... one little tip if I may: I used 2 very little pieces of the thinnest masking tape I could find on the interior of the screws and that made the fit tighter as well as avoiding putting any marks on the filter (OCD baby).

[@Bryan-ld2ro]

I totally agree. Not sure why he’s struggling with it.

[@peterwilliams2889]

Why buy something that needs masking tape to work?

[@eldiabolico3750]

@@peterwilliams2889I think you can read but as perception is not a given, I will try to explain it again… You don’t NEED to mask anything. The hood fits as it is and it fits great. Now, because the screws are metal-on-metal to keep the hood secure, IF you don’t want to potentially have any marks at all on you cheap or in my case, expensive diffusion filters, two little tape pieces that take 30 sec to cut will prevent that.

[@peterwilliams2889]

Thank you for your insult.. But the fact remains that you use masking tape to keep from damaging the product. It’s. just. poor. design. The “perception” of walking around with masking tape on your camera is real. Why would you purchase it?

[@eldiabolico3750]

@@peterwilliams2889 what insult? I am just replying in the same tone. People are over sensitive these days… everyone gets offended very easily. Mind that I used the word ‘perception’ and not “intelligence” for that reason explicitly. I’m not implying you’re dummy, only that you don’t understand my point. Nevertheless, I sincerely apologize if I hurt your feelings Peter. I will make my case once again. The product work as it is intended to. There’s no proof of it damaging ANYTHING. I, because I’m kind of paranoid with my gear and those ‘mist’ filters that I use are expensive, decided to add some minuscule pieces of tape so that: 1. The lens hood seats tighter without having to tight the screws too much (again, in my experience they don’t need to be tight but they’re small and people have big hands) 2. Avoid any possible scratches or marks to the filter (not the lens itself) as the metal screws are touching the metal filter

[@richardmargolis4230]

Haoge is pronounced “How Gir”. And you missed a key point: any hood which is wider than the lens barrel will cast shadows when using the built in flash, so only hoods shaped like the Haoge or YC Onion are truly usable.

[@DominicPhillip]

Thank you for the info. I have never once used the built in flash and never will. Probably why I missed that feature. But still good to know

[@mattheword]

I use the haoge you still get a bit of shadow from the hood on the edge of the frame

[@alexdavismittp]

One piece of duct tape on the little screwdriver does the trick… works great.

[@OGtalks]

homeslice. why don't you have tool kit ? go buy a tool box and start with some screwdrivers and spanners brother . pz

[@jockwav]

Threw mine away after about a year.😂

[@EvilSardine084]

Ok, weird, not sure if there's a filter that's hiding my comments since I'm mentioning another company or a website. Last time I'll comment and I just give up. These square hoods are useless. The circular ones from JJC are better and actually block stray light.

[@DominicPhillip]

I mean I agree the circular ones are better, but I just like the look of the square tbh. I do find they are someone effective though

[@DominicPhillip]

Maybe that would be a good video though. A comparison of circular vs square 🤔

[@elliotresnick5433]

OEM is the best solution (circular ain’t so bad!)

[@rayk36]

Haoge is pronounced how-guh in Chinese.

[@DominicPhillip]

Thank you!

[@AlSnoopsReid]

I'll be waiting for all the attacks after this comment! I hate to mention it but NONE of those lens hoods are actually "square". They may well be rectangular, but they sure as heck ain't square!!

[@DominicPhillip]

I guess you're technically correct.

[@AlSnoopsReid]

@@DominicPhillip Thanks for not swatting me like a fly, lol.🤣🤣

[@WhoIsSerafin]

In today’s world and the modern optics we have there is no reason to attach one except for looks.

[@DominicPhillip]

But don't they look good? lol

[@WhoIsSerafin]

@@DominicPhillip I think some look fantastic, but I prefer compactness over looks

[@Tablelegs123]

For the x100t their is noticeable lens flare, hood has fixed this issue significantly.

[@anthonymahieu8392]

100$ for a Lens Hood? Really? 😂😂😂

[@DominicPhillip]

it's a lot of money for sure.

[@rickyeng56]

Stupid people paying $70 for this thing. (sorry for my word 🙂)

[@mfischer78219]

you could have just put some tape around that screwdriver.....or just get another one you can actually use.....smh

[@DominicPhillip]

I could have, but I also didn't want to spend $100 and have to do that. It's not worth the money

[@serghios]

Why i don't see nisi?