Lens Hoods - Why, When, and How to Use Them

[@steeletraining]

Watch more of my free tutorials that are not on KZbin: www.steeletraining.com/

[@manupriyagamage5429]

This video is 7 years old and still the best explanation about the lens hood in the world. Brilliant!

[@luked4861]

Agreed!!

[@VividBagels]

well did lens hoods change in the last 7 years?

[@pulakdebnath7195]

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[@kenemesay]

I know right!

[@old_pubg_player]

OMG 7 years old😂

[@KatBlaque]

This is like... the most efficient photography video on KZbin. No time wasted, all information important.

[@steeletraining]

Thanks Kat, that's my goal!

[@keithpharaoh8440]

I swear it was the best photography video i watched so far. Also thanks for the minor tips throughout the video. Great content

[@TechOutAdam]

Kat Blaque yes no unnecessary entertainment to be a “youtuber”.

[@chryssoraidy9838]

I am so stoked i found you. I like the way you think. Last week i took my petal hood with me, and it was cluttering the small bag i was using, and i wanted to keep it aside. I have a very large sturdy safety pin called a blanket pin (you can get tgem at Joa-Ann's and other craft stores). I hooked the hood with it and pinned it to my bag. I could also have pinned it through my belt loop or on my clothes. Cuz, as you said, its a GREAT lens cover replacement, but lengtg can be an issue. Thanks for being the best photo guy on youtube!! ♡

[@visionaryentertainment1431]

I WAS JUST ABOUT TO COMMENT THAT!!! TO MANY YOUTUBI INSTA WANNA BE CELEBS DOING VIDEOS ABOUT INFORMATION THEY TAKE 1 0MINUTES TO Start finally taking about it, and most don't even know what they talking about !

[@taffeylewis]

This video is now 10 years old, and it's STILL the most useful explanation of lens hood use. YT should give some sort of special award for content this good.

[@piyushpithava8540]

watching in 2023 mid

[@DeepikaAditya]

Watching in 2024 fall

[@ChicagoLights]

It’s 2022 this was filmed 9 years ago and this was by far the most straight to the point and informative video I’ve ever seen. Thank you for the help! 🙏🏻

[@CesarSandwich]

It's crazy that this video is 10 years old and still better quality than most of what I see on KZbin today on any subject.

[@AdamJBell]

"No cap, but I leave the hood on" an educated savage

[@JasRais]

And that was a Dub

[@IQof2]

Shit was hard fr 💯

[@irvingmediallc]

Gangsta 🚫🧢 Hood on ready to shoot 📷

[@MrMineHeads.]

A trill one

[@d_kortman]

As Phil Steele once said: “No cap, but I leave the hood on.” And I live by that. (4:54)

[@gabriellealese2238]

HAHAHA

[@wissell4287]

Yeah I do that a LOT

[@Edwin-Code]

more bars than lil uzi

[@ricci3950]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@keithjustice8199]

🚫🧢

[@justinpimentel5697]

10 years later and still the best lens hood explanation video! Couldn't have been clearer !!

[@galactus192]

Now this is a straight to the point easy to understand well made video. No bullshitting or yappy filler talk. Thats how its done.

[@Leowulfs]

This guy seems so... Nice and calm. I understand why photographers get a bad rap or why some people just don't like them but this guy seems so nice and down to earth. Photographer emotions matter :(

[@shawnaguilar786]

I met this guy recently at a bar. He was super nice

[@ClarkdeBear]

3 1/2 years after you posted this video. It remains outstanding. Well explained and thorough explanation. Thank you! I look forward to going to view your other videos.

[@ElishaMorris]

clark debear same

[@bryanvercasion1562]

same here!

[@steeletraining]

Thanks, Clark! You can find even more videos of mine, including many not on KZbin, on my website at www.steeletraining.com

[@devinhallier211]

clark debear will

[@sonderevokingbuns]

aside from the video, I'm surprised "Well explained and thorough explanation." was able to muster 156 likes. People must love redundancy, or they like things that happen over and over again in short periods of time.

[@BluesImprov]

I've been shooting for many years (began in "film". . .yes film days), and have watched many photography videos here on KZbin. . .I must say your clear, concise explanation of this topic was refreshing. No hype or attempt to be super cool, just an excellent discussion of the subject. Very down to earth and very valuable information, especially for anyone just getting started. Wish your videos were around when I first began shooting. . .all those years ago!

[@ateam6486]

ever give a cheap disposable 35 MM camera to younger people and watch them, they will keep looking for the power button and cant figure out that its got film in it that must be advanced to the next frame. in 2012 i took some to china, dam those kids are not as smart as the world claims them to be. they gave up after the entire class had a try at turning it on, hahhaha, OMG they thought it was like smart phone.

[@ademosthenes4911]

@@ateam6486 I don't think being smart and not familiar with something and not being able to make it work is the same.

[@pdtech4524]

Film! 🎥 🎞 😮 was that like the old fashioned 'Charlie chaplin' days with no sound, everything was flickery and speckled, slightly speeded up and some old lady on a piano provided the thrilling sound effects?😊

[@monkeyman522]

The other thing is lens hoods make you look like a pro even if you're not. I've had plenty of people clear the way for me so I can get in the perfect position for a shot. I'm always gracious and thank them of course but perception is reality. Battery grips help too, makes the camera look bigger.

[@RogerSayers]

Ahhhh...... But when they see the coke can, They don't want to run up and snatch your cam away from ya.. They'll just think it's a cheep cam not worth steeling ;)

[@AdvaitThakur]

@monkeyman522 That was a good story you shared in a good way and at right place :) So it's good thing to get a hood, so people clear the way for us, give us respect (they don't even care to know whether the person carrying the camera knows how to use it or not) :)

[@1983Jacko]

That's a good enough reason for me to get one of these babies :) thanks

[@ZiggySheppardUK]

Although true, I find that most people will do that whatever you're using, even a mobile phone. I think it is because almost everyone takes regular pictures these days now that there are some many ways of capturing images, meaning that there is more empathy towards photograpers.

[@MikroAnimations]

I've considered getting a hood for this reason alone

[@crystalka89]

So happy I finally found a channel on photography where it's to the point, explains all the things you need to know, without having to read hundreds of articles online! Great! :)

[@snipes110]

Yes canon, if you’re listening: if we spend 500-1000 on a lens, throw in the plastic hood. Could not agree more. Great video, I’m a beginner photographer and have been wondering about this lately. Thank you so much for the explanation of the different types.

[@victorralys1552]

A concise explanation of practical,common sense application. Brilliant Phil, brilliant! Thanks

[@steeletraining]

Thanks, Victor! You can find even more videos of mine, including many not on KZbin, on my website at www.steeletraining.com

[@gabrielcubas5917]

Victor Ralys that earns you a "subscribe" we get it victor😂😂

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

I was going to post the same sentiment, but Victor stole my comment. Totally agree.

[@kennethchartrand4251]

Another reason to use a lens hood is to help provide protection of rain hitting the lens for unwanted drops that can obscure the composition or the shot. This is helpful a lot during sports photography when you cannot wait till the rain goes away and must take the shot. Many lenses such as L-Series have a certain degree of weather proofing(Dust/Water) so its not typically an issue .

[@rickevans33050]

Agree!

[@Neilram2001]

you didnt ask me to subscribe and "like" your video.. therefore I subscribed and "liked" it. thanks for such a clean and clear informative video sir.

[@MrUpgrayddd]

I agree wholeheartedly !

[@isab958]

Same here!

[@hazenorellana4560]

Same

[@codename9988]

good content doesn't need to make those kind of requests

[@BackwoodsFilms]

Agree! It's rare nowadays to see a KZbin channel whose videos don't begin or end with SUBSCRIBE! LIKE! COMMENT! SHARE! Just show us a well made, informative video and we'll do that on our own.

[@armeddiver]

Since everyone else is pointing out how old the video is when they watched it, I guess I will to. It’s now been 10 years since this video was made. Bottom line, it is time less like light. What a lens hood does is not going to change unless the sun stops shining. Thank you very much for making this video, it is hugely informative. I never knew or thought about the peddle shape of my hood on my wide angle lens before. Now I know. Again, thank you for the video and keeping it posted.

[@marquesty1914]

This has to be one of the best, most well spoken and easy to understand review I've almost ever had.

[@aris.koutsoupias]

Here in Greece candidate teachers are giving exams on 2 things. Their knowledge and second their ability to transfer their knowledge with a simply way. You Sir have both! Thank you!

[@merunasg]

awesome

[@ebrown4532]

Short, sweet and to the point. This vid is proof that quality on KZbin still exists

[@fusion-music]

Excellent presentation. I know everything you said there - but you have a good manner of explaining things, so I didn't switch off. Well, I say "I know everything you said", but I never thought of putting the lens hoods on the strap. Wholeheartedly agree on the price of lens hoods as an extra. They should be included, no matter what price the lens is.

[@InCountry6970]

Fusion Music I completely agree. He explains things in perfect diction. And I am a big lens hood user

[@shannonbriggs100]

Thank you. I'm a very amateur photographer and had got my first DSLR (Canon 700D) in April. I've recently started playing around with different types of lenses, lens filters etc but haven't a clue what most of them actually do or what purpose they have. So thanks for this, I'll definitely buy a lens hood now.

[@cybersquire]

Simple straightforward with some great personals insights! A decade later and this is still an excellent resource.

[@RH-ei4xw]

Buying a camera for my 11 year old daughter was a big enough challenge well, we chose the Canon 250D and since neither of us knew anything about cameras we had to go online for every bit of information, such as operating the camera with all the buttons and functions and about things like Lens Hoods....Anyway, we both have looked at some of your videos and put you on the top of our list for the best and clearest explanations of some of the many common sense questions in operating her new camera. You are the only person she has subscribed to and we look forward to viewing a lot more. Thank You...Amy and Rick

[@cheepchoop6402]

This honestly is one of the best photography tutorials I've ever seen. You explained the perfect amount of information in the perfect amount of time

[@GermanyTechno]

I love the fact that you go straight to the point and use clear language. Other people could’ve stretched this video to 20 minutes.

[@dacdac4501]

Very instructional video I've seen in a long time, let alone on KZbin. No crazy 2 min intro. Clear and to the point and wonderfully composed and delivered. A breath of fresh air, thank you.

[@evanantonola4935]

I would watch this guy talk about anything for hours because of the calm voice.

[@relaxationvssatisfaction3085]

After 10 years. Still one of the best hood video ever.

[@oliverweber6842]

1) Very clearly spoken to be understood for foreign users like me (from germany). 2) All questions I had on lens-hoods answered on the point. Two points that are standing for a good video .... keep it that way. Great.

[@skymedic48]

Dude, with your style, I could watch you teach me typewriter maintenance. Great video!! it's nice to see a pro NOT recommend high end stuff from a manufacturer. New Fan!!

[@getitinaminutellc]

10 years later and, this beginner, determined to learn all things photography, found this video simplistic and VERY useful! Thank You if you’re still out there.

[@aconite72]

Professional, concise, and to the point. You have no idea how long I've been looking for someone who can explain things without it being confusing or cracking stupid jokes every few seconds. Love your stuffs!

[@autocrow]

Who'd a thought a video on lens hoods could be so informative and interesting? Great explanation without sounding like a "know it all." You are a great teacher!

[@clivengu]

I can't believe I actually spend the whole 9 minutes watching him talking about lens hood! But they are on point & helpful.

[@jimsteele9261]

I liked the flexible rubber hood I had on my old Minolta. If you needed to shoot through a window, you could press it up against the glass to eliminate unwanted reflections.

[@AryaInk]

Everything you need to know about Lens Hoods is right there in this video. Great tips.

[@davidholliday4141]

my first ever subscription - the reason being that you are clear, concise and comprehensive. You also have a practical approach rather than advocating needless expense. Nice job

[@coffeeshopproductions1290]

You are the Bob Ross of photography I love your voice

[@daveuidel4303]

YES! Canon..... you SHOULD include that lens hood with the purchase of your lens!!!!

[@pepsicola6951]

Suddenly ppl are obsessed with the word should.

[@animalyze7120]

Right? 1500 bux and they still make you pay 30 dollars more for a piece of plastic lol

[@britneythao]

How can they do business if your lenses are protected so well?

[@johnyyj8580]

@@britneythao lens will still get protected without hood LMAO.... it is depends on who's the owner of the lens. If the owner clumsy then the lens gonna hurt so bad, but if the owner is someone like Peter McKinnon then the lens won't have any scratches

[@sqworm5397]

@@johnyyj8580 I LOVE Peter! He's such an expert photographer

[@tonylee8355]

One of the best explanations on lens hoods in KZbin. Thank you!

[@AllanWallsPhotography]

Great video Phil. I am so glad to hear such an accomplished professional speaking the truth about overpriced OEM accessories. There is absolutely no reason for manufacturers to gouge loyal customers for replacement accessories. With the exception of the glass and camera bodies themselves, I now buy virtually everything from third party vendors - and recommend my students do the same. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of it wasn't actually make in the same factory.

[@sharkamov]

All I can say, is: *_''Smarter every day!''_* - on account of listening to individuals who *_KNOW_* what they're talking about! . . . . Thanks a bunch Phil!😉👍

[@miltonlegendre2024]

God, I love your videos. You are right to the point in what your video is about. So many other photographers spend 10 minutes talking about themselves and 5 minutes talking about the subject. You are the first photographer you tuber that I have subscribed to.

[@badjujuwan]

Great video - to the point, very informative and without all the excess noise and caffeine-injected host. You have a very soothing voice. :) Thanks!

[@cnxexpat1862]

7 years after filming it´s still helpful and answered all my questions. Thanks a lot :)

[@Bitdr6j]

Everybody had already commented what I wanted to say on how helpful and efficient this video is. So, all I can say is thanks!

[@DRIVECLUBistimelessPS4]

Thanks. Straight to the point ! That didn't even feel like an 8-min vid.

[@LegoAventuras1718]

i agree ... so very well explained no stories or unnecessary examples.

[@CastFromTheHip]

DRIVECLUB-is-timeless Clear, concise, and to the point.

[@martinivanitskiy5097]

Because it felt like a 8 hour video Just Kidding

[@ShawnChristopher10101]

Probably THE BEST explanation of a topic I never understood. Thanks!

[@iSobeyHvK]

Wow, can't believe I'm only seeing these videos now. Never seen or heard a video be so practical and easy to understand. Telling us the hows but also the why's. Excellent video yet again Phil. Stand's the test of time.

[@vaibhavravichandran]

Your video was recommended to me by KZbin and I must say, simply excellent. Very easy to understand and undramatic explanation of the function of lens hoods with examples and real world tips. Thank you! Subscribed.

[@DonQuixote1187]

Damn this is a good video. You are really direct and to the point. There are so many awful reviews and product descriptions on youtube. You really nailed it. Great work.

[@Isakovian]

Unemployed Philosopher, what an appropriate and honest name.

[@kimsonpro]

Other reviewers were just pretending to share knowledges and talk vital on issues. They tried to share at the least possible, to keep you interest, meanwhile, stay ahead by keeping a few secrets to themselves.

[@cs512tr]

simply brilliant, no faffing around just straight facts and no begging for likes/subscribers

[@angelica3744]

Very clear and easy to understand.

[@tracyblumberg]

best video I have seen yet. Lots of good information delivered in a concise fashion. Excellent video without lots of unnecessary chatting. thank you!

[@unloadedone]

Just getting started with more serious photography instead of my cellphone and was wondering about when and how to use these. This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@davidstarr7280]

Lucid and succinct. This presentation is the epitome of an informational and educational video. I hope Steeletraining has more of these videos on the why, when and how of the different features of cameras and their accessories. The gentleman in this video does not "hem and haw" but inspires confidence in his very unambiguous and intelligible presentation. Very well done. A real pleasure to see such a professional production. Congrats all around!

[@petermoel2]

This was the best video on lens hoods I every watched - very good, thank you!!

[@firemanreal]

I hope there were more people like you doing videos here. Straight to the point and easy to understand.

[@KarlRock]

Thanks mate. Great video.

[@newbie_productions]

Karl Rock did not expect to see you in the comment section

[@paulprince3014]

nahi chaiye ji

[@shivajireddy5959]

@@paulprince3014 😂😂😂

[@DhruveelDave]

Probably first time Karl said, "Chahiye ji...."(Advice)

[@felixedwards2153]

I watch your travel videos, they're great

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Super super helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make this!

[@Not.Ferrnnzz]

TheCarPassionChannel why are you here Greg!? Need to be fixing your miata! Even though this is from two years ago😂

[@frankblack3959]

I just bought a camera. I had no idea what this plastic was for. Now I know more than I ever expected I would learn in less than 9 minutes. Nice!

[@southwestlondontv]

Excellent tips and explanation and nicely presented thank you. Just the right pace. Great job!

[@vincealcazar2870]

Nearly 6 years after you published this video, I found it. Something so rudimentary, but you explained it well. Thx. ~ va

[@kofitakyisnr]

9years and still makes a lot of sense. Thanks to the video sir

[@AlleonoriCat]

Nine years later I still found this immensely helpful and concise to the point. Thanks!

[@Danilixo10]

One point that wasn't really mentioned about when you don't want to use your lens hood: when you're leaving a warm area (say your car) to a cold area (outdoors), your lens hood has a tendancy to store heat in front of your lens that's coming off your front element. For telephoto shots this can really affect your contrast and blur your shots. Letting your camera cool down to the surrounding environment before putting the hood on can really help.

[@Armadillopepper]

Really informative. I've actually incurred the flare issue that you showed in the video and had no idea it could be resolved with a lens hood. Thanks.

[@sunildutta2023]

I just accidentally found your video, great info most people doesn't even consider. Great work,

[@AAvfx]

Thanks! Really helpful. 2013!! What a year!

[@bigfokkerdog]

Still an extremely relevant video! One of the best presentations out there, clear, concise and informative on a topic that affects all photographers

[@adamrubinger2644]

Canon if you're listening? If I spend $1,000 on a lens you should throw in a $5 piece of plastic that only cost $1.37 to make that you in turn still way over charge $30 for... is the full statement there.

[@brightondenevan3655]

They do. I just got a canon 24mm L lens and it came with a hood.

[@domcarbs]

@@brightondenevan3655 this video was made 8 years ago

[@WatchMeSayStuff]

@@domcarbs lol, it's almost as if Canon was listening 🤔

[@maxramsey7860]

Great point and so true. Ita shameful that they aren't provided on these expensive lens

[@Homeandhustlediaries]

Make it 11 years now

[@RonanChrisMurphy]

Thanks so much. Perfectly answered all the questions I had about my new lens hood (the $8 Chinese version)

[@ArchiesLens]

9 years later this video still holds up better than most. thanks for the explanation

[@AbbeyRoad52]

I love this! Excellently explained! I've always been confused about lens hoods, and now that I've watched this I can definitely say I've seen people using them wrong. lol

[@davebrown3117]

The 2 different style of hoods are also required for different focusing systems. For back focusing, the petal type is the best because the focusing is inside the lens and the front lens is not rotating. For front focusing, you need a tube type because as the lens focuses, the front lens rotates and so does the hood and any filters and it is usual for shorter range front range zoom lenses.

[@dream.cast.studios]

Aftet 9 years, this is still gold! Thanks a million

[@TopDesu]

Incredibly helpfull and really really well explained! Thank you! :)

[@joshdiditt]

If only all videos we're this helpful. Great

[@corinachan8533]

Yes, thank you. I'm now all the wiser - you've literally answered all the questions I wanted to know but afraid to ask.

[@H76Pro]

Best photography video I ever saw, I will definitely watch his other videos now, straight to the point and full of useful information. I immediately subscribed.

[@GroovyKamo]

"You might as well be pointing a bazooka at them" that part just killed me 😂

[@cl759]

I thought it was just me. Good to know.

[@silkysifaka1908]

Someone or something is always looking at us--but we can't see them. But we know they are there. We can feel it.

[@sandeeptanjore1253]

Though this video is a decade old it is still relevant - the how and why of using a lens hood. To the point and great informative video. Thanks a lot Mr. Steele!

[@peter_smyth]

Lens hoods also stop rain getting on the lens.

[@meganhaan1234]

I just stumbled on this video. Thank you for the clear and concise explanation. Bravo!

[@Stoney327]

FINALLY!!! A pro who understands that we Blue collar people DON'T have money to burn on Camera equipment!! I was sooooo impressed with your direct approach to buying what works and NOT what has Nikon or Leica on it. I live on a S/S income, and enjoy my photography. I just bought my first DSLR. I've been a film guy my whole life, but with the increasing difficulty in finding film and processing, I decided to "Bite the Bullet" and I bought a Nikon D3100 a few years ago. I have a small hobby business making 18th. and 19th. century knives and Black Powder shooting accessories. I use photography in my business for my product shots. I'll be viewing more of YOUR videos. Thank you very much. God bless: Two Feathers Proprietor of: The Mountain Man Emporium

[@CollegeFootballNerds]

What a fantastic and concise explanation. Thank you.

[@vikramdave8239]

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[@shyamstudio9405]

Bawoa

[@ywamdan408]

Um about when you said have a friend create shade, what if you don't have any friends?

[@rax816]

westredg create friends first

[@bobhawkins2997]

You can probably rent a friend at the pro-camera store

[@bumpygumpson]

You might be able to find an expensive one on amazon but I know a guy who can get you one for less.

[@zaheerabbasbehram9621]

Create a frnd or u have to cut a ✋ of other person 🤣

[@zaheerabbasbehram9621]

@Bethanie Lege lol😆

[@geraldcates7785]

Just now thinking about purchasing my first (in 40+ years) SLR camera. You absolutely did answer most (if not all) of the questions I had about lens hoods. The last time I handled an SLR camera, it was a Minolta 35mm film camera. I still have a couple of the lenses I had back then, but I don't hold out much hope of getting a camera (especially a digital one) to make use of them, now. At any rate, thanks for the excellent video tutorial on lens hoods. I learned what I needed to know about them for now!!

[@x47gc]

You can buy adaptors for those old lenses! I bought one a while ago and am able to use my granddad’s lenses from the 60’s. You just have to use manual focus instead of autofocus on the newer lenses

[@kimscornavaccosnugharborba4362]

Really enjoyed your video - informational and helpful. Thank you!

[@loremipsum7471]

5:20 That is an ancient Canon Digital Rebel from 2003 on the table! Do you still use it, and why?

[@Michael0697]

Old cameras aren't bad cameras. ;)

[@1gngh]

+Mihaly Lukacs new bananas taste like old watermelons

[@cdurkinz]

It's not just the camera body so much as the photographer that knows how to use his camera and the lens that takes good photos. What are you supposed to do, buy a new camera body every year?

[@justesmond]

Outstanding and precise explanation for lens hood. This is the best video on lens I’ve seen.

[@SimranjitSandhuSingh]

Thats brilliant. Experience from years shared in 9 minutes.

[@ChecoDrums]

Now, this is how you make a useful video.

[@animalyze7120]

Very well said and easy to follow, no BS in between just clear concise instruction! Great Job!

[@miapasag8895]

Thank you. You're a great teacher.

[@mikeo.4203]

that lens cap storage was genius haha

[@jdjr3640]

Bro, I have learned so many golden nuggets from your videos. Thank you for all the content and helps.