lens hood

British

noun

photog an extension piece fixed to a camera lens to shield it from a direct light source

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Depending on your setup, a few upgrades can protect your gear and enhance your experience: a weather-sealed camera body, a lens hood and a lens with speedy, accurate autofocus.

From Washington Post

Once the lens hood, shotgun mike and handle are off and stowed away in pockets or small bags, it looks more like a tourist’s camera than a journalist’s.

From New York Times

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