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hood 1. the US and Canadian name for bonnet (of a car) 2. the folding roof of a convertible car 3. Falconry a close-fitting cover, placed over the head and eyes of a falcon to keep it quiet when not hunting 4. Biology a structure or marking, such as the fold of skin on the head of a cobra, that covers or appears to cover the head or some similar part Hood 1. Robin. See Robin Hood 2. Samuel, 1st Viscount. 1724--1816, British admiral. He fought successfully against the French during the American Revolution and the French Revolutionary Wars 3. Thomas. 1799--1845, British poet and humorist: his work includes protest poetry, such as The Song of the Shirt (1843) and The Bridge of Sighs (1844) hood [hu̇d] (design engineering) An opaque shield placed above or around the screen of a cathode-ray tube to eliminate extraneous light. (engineering) Close-fitting, rubber head covering that leaves the face exposed; used in scuba diving. A protective covering, usually providing special ventilation to carry away objectionable fumes, dusts, and gases, in which dangerous chemical, biological, or radioactive materials can be safely handled.
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IFpro technology enhances optical performance and provides multiple user benefits, including: improved performance in changes in object distances, decreased lens flare from strong light sources with the use of a square lens hood, a higher level of creative filter options, and the ability to use optical accessories attached to the front end of the lens. The new lens accepts 77mm filters and can be fitted with an optional bayonet-mount lens hood. Also available is the Lens Hood LH-DC30, for photography in bright sunlit situations. |
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