SX-50 Lens cap
Jun 17, 2017 12:34:46 #
My lens cap developed a problem on my recent trip. It won't stay on. It looks like a 52mm. Does anyone know if any 52mm cap will fit? I need one in a hurry and don't have time to order one so thought I'd try Walmart today. I don't see any way of actually fixing the ailing lens cap. Any ideas, anyone?
Jun 17, 2017 12:45:00 #
Jun 17, 2017 13:12:42 #
Previously owned one - I believe the filter and lens cap diameter is 67mm per Canon literature. /Ralph
Jun 17, 2017 13:51:31 #
rjaywallace wrote:
Previously owned one - I believe the filter and lens cap diameter is 67mm per Canon literature. /Ralph
This is correct as long as you have an adapter with a filter. If you do not have a filter, 67mm is too large. I am unable to locate the correct size if you do not have an adapter with a filter.
Jun 17, 2017 14:10:03 #
AzPicLady wrote:
My lens cap developed a problem on my recent trip. It won't stay on. It looks like a 52mm. Does anyone know if any 52mm cap will fit? I need one in a hurry and don't have time to order one so thought I'd try Walmart today. I don't see any way of actually fixing the ailing lens cap. Any ideas, anyone?
Just thought of something. If you still have the broken lens cap, look on the back/inside of it. There should be a number there. That is the size.
Jun 17, 2017 14:19:11 #
AzPicLady wrote:
My lens cap developed a problem on my recent trip. It won't stay on. It looks like a 52mm. Does anyone know if any 52mm cap will fit? I need one in a hurry and don't have time to order one so thought I'd try Walmart today. I don't see any way of actually fixing the ailing lens cap. Any ideas, anyone?
Mr Google seems to indicate that the original SX-50 caps are not very strong and also non-standard. The 52mm ones are described as too tight or too big, I might try a 49mm and a 52 and see what you can do with a little tape or a file given your short time frame, or just a clean bag to drop the camera in...
I've just tried a 49mm lenscap on a 52mm thread Nikkor lens and it sort of worked, a little loose but a twist helped...
Jun 17, 2017 15:00:57 #
Thought I could offer some useful info, but between ebay and Amazon, I have no idea what the correct size really is. Sorry.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Jun 17, 2017 15:29:32 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
Just thought of something. If you still have the broken lens cap, look on the back/inside of it. There should be a number there. That is the size.
I've looked with a magnifier and don't see any numbers at all. All it says is Canon Inc. and "made in China." Thanks!
Jun 17, 2017 15:30:09 #
krl48 wrote:
Thought I could offer some useful info, but between ebay and Amazon, I have no idea what the correct size really is. Sorry.
Good luck.
Good luck.
When i googled it, it came up with 52mm and there were some available on Amazon for about $6.00. thanks.
Jun 17, 2017 15:31:22 #
Peterff wrote:
Mr Google seems to indicate that the original SX-50 caps are not very strong and also non-standard. The 52mm ones are described as too tight or too big, I might try a 49mm and a 52 and see what you can do with a little tape or a file given your short time frame, or just a clean bag to drop the camera in...
I've just tried a 49mm lenscap on a 52mm thread Nikkor lens and it sort of worked, a little loose but a twist helped...
I've just tried a 49mm lenscap on a 52mm thread Nikkor lens and it sort of worked, a little loose but a twist helped...
Hummm. The replacement ones seem to be 52mm. Not sure if Walmart will allow me to tape a cap on, then return it! I wish I had a 52MM something to try, but I don't. Thanks!
Jun 17, 2017 15:42:38 #
AzPicLady wrote:
I've looked with a magnifier and don't see any numbers at all. All it says is Canon Inc. and "made in China." Thanks!
Aaargghhh! At least we tried. I looked all over the front of my SX50, as well as checked my manuals and online for specs - NADA. I feel your frustration.
Jun 17, 2017 15:49:47 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
Aaargghhh! At least we tried. I looked all over the front of my SX50, as well as checked my manuals and online for specs - NADA. I feel your frustration.
THANKS! I couldn't find anything. Thanks for verifying I'm not blind.
Jun 17, 2017 15:52:36 #
Jun 17, 2017 15:56:06 #
Math78 wrote:
I just tried a Nikon 52mm lens cap on the SX50 and it fits perfect.
Hey, thanks!
Jun 17, 2017 16:15:36 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Hummm. The replacement ones seem to be 52mm. Not sure if Walmart will allow me to tape a cap on, then return it! I wish I had a 52MM something to try, but I don't. Thanks!
And lens caps cost how much at Walmart? Perhaps you can try it in the store if the cost is a major concern.
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