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From: 2141smh@aluxe.UUCP (henning)
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Re: use lens hoods to protect lens
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Date: Wed, 5-Sep-84 22:49:29 EDT
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Posted: Wed Sep  5 22:49:29 1984
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=>> Personally, I don't use filters to protect my Nikkors, but  I  do
=>> scrupulously  use  lens  hoods (which is a good practice anyway).
=>> Less protection than a filter, since a pointy  object  can  still
=>> get in, but stops walls, baseballs, flare.

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From the keys of Steve Henning, AT&T Bell Labs, Reading, PA aluxe!2141smh
RIGHT ON!!!!!!!

A lens hood is the most important accessory to a camera.  It is much more
important than a filter since it can only enhance an image and protect the
equipment where the effect of the filter is debatable.  I use filters also
but would give up the filter before the lens hood any day.