Vented lens hoods

Zuikopath · Mar 25, 2010

I'm looking for a couple of vented lens hoods to use with rangefinders as the rubber style ones block the view for the rangefinder window.

I have found one in 40.5mm to fit my Jupiter 8 lens but I could do with one in 43.5mm (Olympus 35RC) and one in 46mm (Ricoh 500ME).

Can anyone point me to a good source without resorting to Leica-type prices...?

mablo · Mar 25, 2010

Heavystars on *Bay is the usual source for hoods, step-up adapters and whatnot among rangefinder users. Good value for money.

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Heavy2stars-Photo-Gear__W0QQ_armrsZ1

Zuikopath · Mar 25, 2010

Thanks for that - I've just had a look and he has 199 hoods listed

mark · Mar 25, 2010

Why a vented hood?

leicarfcam · Mar 25, 2010

mark said:
Why a vented hood?

Vented hoods allow you to see through them with minimal interference of the field of view..

Solid hoods block the view..

Zuikopath · Mar 25, 2010

leicarfcam said:
Vented hoods allow you to see through them with minimal interference of the field of view..

Solid hoods block the view..

...and block the rangefinder view so focussing becomes tricky.

mark · Mar 25, 2010

Okay, that makes sense. Never used a range finder.

Zuikopath · Mar 25, 2010

mark said:
Okay, that makes sense. Never used a range finder.

You must be lost - this is the Rangefinder Forum...

Craig Swensson · Mar 26, 2010

leicarfcam said:
Vented hoods allow you to see through them with minimal interference of the field of view..

Solid hoods block the view..

Also, they look kewl.

bambolero · Mar 26, 2010

what type of vented hood did you get for your Zorki4 (Jupiter 8)? I have been trying to get one myself...

Craig Swensson · Mar 26, 2010

take your pick, i got the 8.95 one on my zorki
regards
CW

http://photography.shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=vented+hood&_sacat=625

Zuikopath · Mar 26, 2010

Thanks pakeha - I'll take a look.

Hi bambolero - I picked up an old Hoya 40.5mm vented hood, mint and boxed for £1.25

If you are in the States - have a look here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/40-5mm-Vented-L...ItemQQptZLens_Accessories?hash=item2a05ca0e43

Jeff L · Mar 26, 2010

"pekeha
If you are in the States - have a look here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/40-5mm-Vented-L...ItemQQptZLens_Accessories?hash=item2a05ca0e43[/QUOTE]"

That looks like a nice shade. Very similar to the Hoya I have on my Contax
Jeff

jmcd · Mar 26, 2010

Fedka sells a nice one for the J-8 and others, and it accepts a standard 52mm cap:
http://fedka.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=516

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