Olympus SP500 accessories

[helldiver]

Hello everyone,

i am new to this forum and hope to start by asking some questions...

I am currently using a Olympus SP-500UZ. Not a DSLR, jus a simple point and shoot camera with some manual functions. Does anyone know where can i get the lens hood for this camera? And what kind of purpose does lens hood serves beside blocking out stray light?

And, does everyone here in ClubSnap uses a DSLR? Am i out of place here?

Cheers,