CalvinFold
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Took my Celestron C90 out last night about 3-4 hours before sundown and managed to see my favorite two white-tailed kites. Aside from the high winds which ruined all my photos (|8.|), when I got home I notice they were all washed out.
Determined the effect is apparently a "veiling flare," a more subtle type of lens flare. Makes sense, I had to cup my hand over the finderscope on the C90 when looking around and I was pointing below or below-left of the setting sun.
So my question: are there "generic" lens hoods big enough for something like the Celestron C90? It would have to fit the outside diameter of 4.125" to 4.25" (104-108mm). Collapsable would be nice, but I doubt I have much choice.
I know I could build my own, and will if I have to, but my DIY mechanical projects have a lousy track record for the effort spent. Electronics I do, "mechanical things," not so much.
Any ideas?
Determined the effect is apparently a "veiling flare," a more subtle type of lens flare. Makes sense, I had to cup my hand over the finderscope on the C90 when looking around and I was pointing below or below-left of the setting sun.
So my question: are there "generic" lens hoods big enough for something like the Celestron C90? It would have to fit the outside diameter of 4.125" to 4.25" (104-108mm). Collapsable would be nice, but I doubt I have much choice.
I know I could build my own, and will if I have to, but my DIY mechanical projects have a lousy track record for the effort spent. Electronics I do, "mechanical things," not so much.
Any ideas?