Name: Nikon HN-CP17 Lens Hood & 58mm Filter Adapter for Coolpix P7700 & P7800 Digital Cameras
Brand: Nikon
SKU: INKHNCP17
Price: 34.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)

Nikon HN-CP17 Lens Hood & 58mm Filter Adapter for Coolpix P7700 & P7800 Digital Cameras

Nikon HN-CP17

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Nikon HN-CP17 Lens Hood & 58mm Filter Adapter for Coolpix P7700 & P7800

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Buy: Nikon HN-CP17 Lens Hood & 58mm Filter Adapter for Coolpix P7700 & P7800 Digital Cameras Compatibility: Point & Shoot Camera, Fits: Nikon Lenses

Nikon HN-CP17 Lens Hood optimizes optical performance of the Coolpix P7700 /P7800 by minimizing the extraneous light striking the lens. Unwanted lens flare and color saturation degradation are reduced. HN-CP17 Lens Hood also provides 58mm mounting threads, required for use with 58mm filters and other 58mm accessories.

Since the HN-CP 17 hood has a standard 58mm filter adapter thread I have been able to experiment with a variety of accessories including digitally multi-coated and old school filters (both threaded and Cokin A system). I have even adapted a vintage System VII 0.4x wide angle (aka 'fisheye' adapter) with a stepping ring, and obtained excellent results.

A tip - take a non-digital old school 58mm uv or skylight filter, screw out the retaining ring and remove the glass. A little spray lubricant dropped in the threads helps. Now you have a holder for DIY vignetters or . . . unleash your own imagination. You can't do any of this stuff with most point and shoot cameras.

Another tip - get a 58mm lens cap. I got a Nikon branded one intended for a DSLR lens. Works perfectly, looks good.

A big step to creative experimenting

I was so excited to get the HN-CP17 lens hood for my P7700. Finally a hood for a point and shoot. I already had the protective filter on... unfortunately you cannot use the lens cap when you have the filter and hood installed. Am I doing something wrong?