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LCD hoods
An LCD hood helps minimize the glare on a digital camera LCD monitor. The hood shields the monitor from bright overhead light and from light coming from the side. It is easier to view the LCD in order to change menu options and compose a shot.
Some hoods come with built in magnifiers that enlarge the image on the LCD for improved viewing.
Unless you buy an LCD hood made for a specific model, universal LCD hoods attach to digital cameras by Velcro, an elastic strap or by attaching it to a tripod thread. Many fold flat for easy carrying and storage in a pocket or camera bag.
Whether you use an LCD hood or not, keep the monitor clean at all times. Smudges and fingerprints make the image on the screen much more difficult to see.
