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Old 05-06-2009, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LoveDSLR View Post
Another reason to use a hood is to impress others with your BIG lens (think Nikon 200 f/2 hood).
It may sound lame, but it really helps. If you are in a situation where you want to separate yourself from "Joe Schmoe with a camera" and profile yourself as a true photographer, a lens hood and a body grip work wonders.

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