Replacement SX10 IS Lens Hood

[oddrodtodd]

Hi,
This is my first post. Just got back from a trip to Alaska and took many (approx. 1300) pics with our new SX10 IS. Wouldn't you know the twist-on lens hood decided not to come back with us - like a lot of people who visit Alaska... The Canon LH-DC50 lens hood is $55.00+ which I refuse to pay for a thin piece of plastic. I saw a used one go for 36.00 on eBay. Guess where the seller was from? Alaska. Anyone have another idea? I'm in no hurry. There doesn't seem to be a cheap Chinese replacement available at this time. I won't pay $55.00. Camera captured some awesome shots by the way...

Thank you, Todd

[Jon]

Maybe pick up the Lensmate filter adapter for it and a 58 mm screw-on hood.

[Silverfox1]

Hi,
This is my first post. Just got back from a trip to Alaska and took many (approx. 1300) pics with our new SX10 IS. Wouldn't you know the twist-on lens hood decided not to come back with us - like a lot of people who visit Alaska... The Canon LH-DC50 lens hood is $55.00+ which I refuse to pay for a thin piece of plastic. I saw a used one go for 36.00 on eBay. Guess where the seller was from? Alaska. Anyone have another idea? I'm in no hurry. There doesn't seem to be a cheap Chinese replacement available at this time. I won't pay $55.00. Camera captured some awesome shots by the way...

Thank you, Todd

My suggestion is purchase what countless other SX10 owners have which is the below 52-58MM adapter from Lensmate. Then you can add a variety of different style lens hoods and also various filters. Sounds you all like the SX10 and plan on keeping it so why not improve it with a few nice accessories.

http://lensmateonline.com/newsite/SX10SX1.html

Various Lens Hoods:

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=58mm+lens+hoods&tag=googhydr-20&index=electronics&hvadid=3837519299&ref=pd_sl_7zu0dr5ng8_e

Various 58MM filters from these reliable folks + get a 58mm lens cap that dont fall-off and the lowest prices i have found on Genuine Hoya filters:

http://maxsaver.net/index.aspx

Regards, :D

[oddrodtodd]

Thanks guys! This solution solves 2 problems. I should definately think about filters too. I knew I'd come to the right place!

Todd

[Urban Grund]

Indeed, good info!

[Hasitha]

This Canon EW78BII Lens Hood works with 58 mm lansmate adapter ?

[Jon]

No. Canon's lens hoods are bayonet-mount, not threaded. That's intended to go on the 78 mm diameter 28-135 mm EF lens.

[fljoemon]

I am interested in getting the Lensmate adapter and a Hoya UV filter. Now when I shoot indoors, it it recommended to take the filter out?

Forgive my newbness ... I just got the SX10 IS and I was always a point & shoot camera person.

[Jon]

The only reason for using a UV filter is to protect the front element of the lens; whether to use it indoors depends on what you see as hazards there. I don't ever use one on my SX1; all my lenses for the EOS cameras have them though, and they don't come off.

[Anders Danmark]

I totally agree Oddrodtodd..it's only plastic godammit. Thanks for the hints!

[landscapeartist41]

Hi,
This is my first post. Just got back from a trip to Alaska and took many (approx. 1300) pics with our new SX10 IS. Wouldn't you know the twist-on lens hood decided not to come back with us - like a lot of people who visit Alaska... The Canon LH-DC50 lens hood is $55.00+ which I refuse to pay for a thin piece of plastic. I saw a used one go for 36.00 on eBay. Guess where the seller was from? Alaska. Anyone have another idea? I'm in no hurry. There doesn't seem to be a cheap Chinese replacement available at this time. I won't pay $55.00. Camera captured some awesome shots by the way...

Thank you, Todd

Hello Todd
I have only just registered with the site and see that you were looking for a LH-DC50. I wondered if you managed to find one as I have one surplus to requirements in pristine condition. Please let me know.
Very kind regards
Beverley

[just_shobhit]

Hello Todd
I have only just registered with the site and see that you were looking for a LH-DC50. I wondered if you managed to find one as I have one surplus to requirements in pristine condition. Please let me know.
Very kind regards
Beverley

Hey, do you still have that surplus LH-DC50? I am looking for one as I lost mine.