Lens hoods -- vignetting

[vinlyn09]

I get a bit of vignetting with my 7D when using the Canon lens hood.

Plus, not so sure I even like the hood...seems like a more complete funnel shape would be more effective.

Solutions?

Thanks

[Canon-Fodder!]

Re: Lens hoods -- vignetting

I doubt it's the 7D that's the problem...

Lens hoods are designed to accommodate the type of lens. Wider lenses need the "flower" hood approach to allow for the wider angles. A simple "tunnel-hood", as you get on longer reach lenses, would produce a black ring around the image.

What lens & hood are you talking about specifically? With some combinations, it's almost impossible to avoid a little vignetting at the widest settings...

You can solve the "problem" in DPP (if you shoot RAW) or PhotoShop if you don't...

PS : How did you manage to get hold of a 7D so quickly?????

[vinlyn09]

Re: Lens hoods -- vignetting

I doubt it's the 7D that's the problem...

Lens hoods are designed to accommodate the type of lens. Wider lenses need the "flower" hood approach to allow for the wider angles. A simple "tunnel-hood", as you get on longer reach lenses, would produce a black ring around the image.

What lens & hood are you talking about specifically? With some combinations, it's almost impossible to avoid a little vignetting at the widest settings...

You can solve the "problem" in DPP (if you shoot RAW) or PhotoShop if you don't...

How did you manage to get hold of a 7D so quickly?????

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My bad! I've had the 7D on my mind so much I mistyped. I should have said the 50D! Duhhhhhh!

Let's put it this way, it's the lens hood specifically made for the 50D.

Maybe I'm being overly picky.

[Dave]

Re: Lens hoods -- vignetting

Lens hoods are specific to lenses, not to the camera – what lens are you using? Do you have sample photos to post so we can see the problem. EXIF data will also be useful.