When is the standard mask used in photography?

Used when shooting objects with strong texture and rough surface, such as marble, clocks, cameras, etc.

Standard hood, also known as hood, is a device installed at the front end of photographic lens, digital camera and video camera to block harmful light, and it is also one of the most commonly used photographic accessories. When shooting outdoors, try to use standard sets, which is very beneficial to improve the shooting quality. Using standard mask can obviously improve the picture, color saturation and clarity.

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The main purposes of the "standard cover" are as follows:

1. When shooting with backlight, side light or flash, it can prevent non-imaging light from entering and avoid fogging.

2. When shooting in front light and side light, it can prevent the surrounding scattered light from entering the lens.

3. In lighting photography or night photography, you can avoid the surrounding interference light from entering the lens.

4. The hood can also prevent accidental damage to the lens, prevent fingers from touching the lens surface by mistake, and shield the lens from wind, sand, rain and snow to some extent.

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