Vented lens hoods

[Zuikopath]

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]

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]

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

 

[mark]

Why a vented hood?

 

[leicarfcam]

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]

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]

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

 

[Zuikopath]

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

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

 

[Craig Swensson]

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]

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

 

[Craig Swensson]

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]

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]

"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]

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