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Leica Launches the CL Special Edition

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 - by LensNotes - Leave a Comment

Leica releases a limited special edition of it’s classic CL camera to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Germany’s Bauhaus school of art and design. The camera is bundled with a …

Canon introduces the EOS Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D

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Lens Hood

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 - by LensNotes - Leave a Comment

A lens hood is a device that is attached to the front of the lens in order to shade the front element. This is done to reduce stray light which can cause glare, reduce contrast or introduce unwanted artifacts into the image.