Hood felt liner substitute

I got a Vello brand hood for my Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS. $22 rather than Canon's $60. Wahoo!

Now I notice there's no felt liner. The plastic isn't exactly glossy, but it is smooth and I can see the light reflection when looking thru it (the hood only) at an off center bright light source.

Although it'll block the sun from the top, will it add noticeable sun reflection to the bottom?

Anyone have experience with this? Should I figure out a way to attach black felt to the inside?

I hadn't even thought about this - dooh!

NBEast wrote in post #17546356
I got a Vello brand hood for my Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS. $22 rather than Canon's $60. Wahoo!

Now I notice there's no felt liner. The plastic isn't exactly glossy, but it is smooth and I can see the light reflection when looking thru it (the hood only) at an off center bright light source.

Although it'll block the sun from the top, will it add noticeable sun reflection to the bottom?

Anyone have experience with this? Should I figure out a way to attach black felt to the inside?

I hadn't even thought about this - dooh!

I was looking to do the same thing. I ran across this but really didn't have the time to try it.


http://www.leevalley.c​om …t=1,250,43298,4​3300,44669

ebay usually has genuine canon hoods for $20

Copperny wrote in post #17549971
I was looking to do the same thing. I ran across this but really didn't have the time to try it.

http://www.leevalley.c​om …t=1,250,43298,4​3300,44669

$29 kit - its getting close to the $60 price I was avoiding. The suede leather thought gives me an idea though; I have some left over leather from my car interior and the inside isn't shiny at all. It's a little thick so might vignette unless I taper it back.

$20 for a genuine one from EBay is sounding good. Too late on this one but I have a couple other lenses that could benefit from a hood.

Considering the price of the hood I'd probably just abrade the inner surface with some sandpaper to make it less reflective.

You could use a flat black paint on the inside of the hood, preferably a textured one.

NBEast wrote in post #17546356
I got a Vello brand hood for my Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS. $22 rather than Canon's $60. Wahoo!

Now I notice there's no felt liner. The plastic isn't exactly glossy, but it is smooth and I can see the light reflection when looking thru it (the hood only) at an off center bright light source.

Although it'll block the sun from the top, will it add noticeable sun reflection to the bottom?

Anyone have experience with this? Should I figure out a way to attach black felt to the inside?

I hadn't even thought about this - dooh!

Have you actually tried the hood; you may be looking for a problem that you do not actually have!

edmunds optics, they have the real lining paper, unfortunately, only sold in large sheets.

Phototeacher wrote in post #17553925
Have you actually tried the hood; you may be looking for a problem that you do not actually have!

Yes, I doubt the OP will notice flare problems except maybe in unusual situations.

Phototeacher wrote in post #17553925
Have you actually tried the hood; you may be looking for a problem that you do not actually have!

I haven't tried it. I opened the box and this immediately popped out at me since I've only used Canon hoods. "Dooh! I didn't even think about that!".

It's all speculation; but:

• It's a given that Canon puts it there for a reason.
  
• "Edmund's Optics" offers the paper for a reason.
  
• It's kind of obvious when thinking about it that you don't want something right next to the lens reflecting extraneous light into it.
  
• Simple observation confirms that it's far more reflective than a Canon hood.
  

Archibald wrote in post #17553944
Yes, I doubt the OP will notice flare problems except maybe in unusual situations.

Maybe so, but I didn't really notice the need for a hood all that often either. I've had this lens 5 years without one and just got it on a whim.

Still; sometimes I'd shade the hood, and see a visible difference through the viewfinder when pointed towards very bright sunlight. Maybe I can just try doing the same with the hood on, using a black felt square.

Lens hoods are a hot topic here at POTN! And they are such simple devices and perform such a straightforward task.

Just put it on, take lots of pictures, and worry less. That's what I recommend.

+1

Good point!

I think I'll just rough it up with 80 grit sandpaper and be done with it. See photo #4 below - it looks great!

EDIT: Suggestions to simply sweep this under the rug are tempting, but nit-picking is a big part of hobbyist photography isn't it? LOL.

Here are some comparison shots. The Canon felt is impressive. Zero reflection!

1. New Vello hood.

Something like this http://www.amazon.com …Spray-Black/dp/B0026SGLWK
described as ' contains almost life-like fibers'. Too bad a review states, " it is not water proof or sweat proof. It does stain anything that rubs against it." Maybe another product, but waterproof, can be found!

Then there is this coarse texture product
http://www.michaels.co​m …Krylon-_-Krylon%E6%C9%27D


or fine textured
http://www.homedepot.c​om …y-Paint-7220830/100121155

http://www.walmart.com …a&wl6=892076467​91&veh=sem