coverage matches the rectangular view angles of the lens, thus providing better shade on the top and bottom of the image over a circular hood. jco
> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 2:23 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Lens Hoods > > > What's the idea behind contemporary lens hoods that look like a > flower blossom as opposed to older style lens hoods like the > collapsible rubber ones? > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .