On Tue, 28 Nov 2000 01:45:02 GMT, james bass wrote:

Hmmm...., anything that provides the needed shadow
on the glass of the lens...;-) It could be a fixed,
properly-fitted shade (large and deep enough, and
shaped to optimize shading without cutting into the
imaged area of the lens - with a rectangular-opening
type best-fitting this description); a convenient
collapsing rubber shade that provides some protection
from side light; a "flag" that can be placed exactly,
for good protection from a near-point light source;
a bellows-type that can be adjusted for nearly-exact
fit to the lens FL chosen; a hand placed in front
of the lens to shade it; a well-chosen tree-branch
or other item that obscures the sun, etc. (with the
advantage that this type of shade can be left inside
the imaged area...;-); etc. - but in general, an
appropriately-fitting fixed lens shade of good
characteristics (non-reflective interior finish,
etc.) will suffice most of the time...

>What do you mean by "a good shade" ??
>Thanks for the info.

>> I originally took the original post to be a question
>> about whether a 52mm filter should be mounted with
>> one stepping ring, or would two rings be OK (increasing
>> the spacing between the filter and the lens...).
>> Upon rereading it, I realize I read it wrong when I
>> answered it - it was a question more about if the
>> larger size of the filter would be a problem...;-)
>> My experience with doing just this (using 52mm
>> filters on 30mm-threaded camcorder lenses) shows
>> me that this has little effect on flare, ghosting, or
>> other potential problems so long as the filter quality
>> is good and gross reflection problems are not present.
>> Using a good shade (in whatever form) is always a good
>> idea, but under most conditions the result of not
>> using one are often the same as using one - and when
>> there is a problem noted, a well-placed hand can serve
>> as a "flag", keeping the compact camera compact and
>> easy to pack...;-)