Lee filter system - to hood, or not to hood?

Stu Blackpool

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Hi guys,
It's time to take my kit to the next level and invest in some quality filters for landscaping. I've been looking at Lee of course, but given the typical uk climate and my usual use of a hood to minimise rainfall onto my lens... I'm a little put off by the inability to use one with the foundation kit mount as my mate used one with me this weekend and that became an obvious PITA for him as I was shooting away while he was constantly drying his filters.

So, I see they do a hood version to solve this, and other potential light scatter issues.
Does anyone here use one? Or can anyone offer advise in this general direction please? Including potential alternative solutions.
 
Don't bother with the hood, to stop issue with flare etc. all you need to do is shade the filter, you can use your hand or something a bit more technical but its easy enough. To keep water off it carry a plastic bag!!

Simon
 
Umbrella? if that doesn't help no hood will.

Flare is mostly an issue when you shoot into the sun. The hood won't help there.

But the hood will make it look retro and cool. Everyone seems to be obsessed with it now.
 
Thanks guys, I have ordered the foundation kit and 3 filter set for now and will look at a hood if I get tired of holding the brolly. LOL
 
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