Is YOUR Cap Tethered? (Page 13): Perhaps you need an inflatable collar around the safe to stablize it in the water. The real danger of storing a lens cap in a safe though is the...

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Streets wrote:

When not in use, I keep my lens cap in a small steel safe with wheels which, in turn, is tethered to my camera bag. This is my second identical set up. the first went down when the canoe capsized.

Perhaps you need an inflatable collar around the safe to stablize it in the water. The real danger of storing a lens cap in a safe though is the potential for it accumulating safe lint, a well known problem for those who store lens caps that way.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

mwsilvers wrote:

Perhaps you need an inflatable collar around the safe to stablize it in the water. The real danger of storing a lens cap in a safe though is the potential for it accumulating safe lint, a well known problem for those who store lens caps that way.

"Safe Lint" Mark?

Surely you jest!!!!!

firtree Loc: Florida, USA

Chris T wrote:

"Safe Lint" Mark?

Surely you jest!!!!!

Certainly! As opposed to 'unsafe' lint.

Motorbones Loc: Fair Oaks, CA

mwsilvers wrote:

Perhaps you need an inflatable collar around the safe to stablize it in the water. The real danger of storing a lens cap in a safe though is the potential for it accumulating safe lint, a well known problem for those who store lens caps that way.

This is one of many reasons why I never store my lens caps in a safe or any other containment device that utilizes a lock... Lens caps can also become stale and less effective when stored in a safe for any lengthy period of time.....

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

CamB wrote:

Amazing discussion. I’ve learned stuff that has never crossed my mind. Lint in your pocket? Who would have thought? Face the cap outwards so it doesn’t pick up body moisture? I live in a rain forest. I’m most often wet through and through. I threw away all my front lens caps over twenty years ago. Before that I dropped them and lost them and they piled up in the bottom of my camera bags. In forty five years I’ve never had a lens problem a lens cap would have solved. Chuck them. Problem solved.

Best answer yet!!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

I see this post has become a comedic playground, of sorts ... except for this last by Chris (cjc2) ... thanks ...

I suspect it'd be better not to pursue the thread anymore ... enough said ...

PhotoKurtz Loc: Carterville, IL

CamB wrote:

I threw away all my front lens caps over twenty years ago. Problem solved.

Ditto. One less thing to loose. Maybe I've been lucky, but even after 58,000 miles with cameras in topbox of my BMW Dualsport motorcycle, nothing disastrous has happened.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Motorbones wrote:

This is one of many reasons why I never store my l... (show quote)

Absolutely, stale lens caps are the worst, you need to use them while they are still fresh. Perhaps keeping them on a tether is the best approach, especially in the rain, since the moisture will help forestall staleness and keep them working like new.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

PhotoKurtz wrote:

Ditto. One less thing to loose. Maybe I've been lucky, but even after 58,000 miles with cameras in topbox of my BMW Dualsport motorcycle, nothing disastrous has happened.

You ride a bike, Kurtz ... and you don't use lens caps?

I guess you never fell off, huh?

I had quite a few falls off bikes in my early days ...

Which is why I don't ride them, anymore ... too many permanent scars ....

But, even if I did - I'd be sure to protect my lenses with caps - somehow ... whether off or on ...

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Chris T wrote:

You ride a bike, Kurtz ... and you don't use lens caps?

I guess you never fell off, huh?

I had quite a few falls off bikes in my early days ...

Which is why I don't ride them, anymore ... too many permanent scars ....

But, even if I did - I'd be sure to protect my lenses with caps - somehow ... whether off or on ...

Using and storing lens caps, like whether to use protective filters, is one of those subjects about which there are a multitude of opinions. In the end there is no right or wrong approach. It comes down to your comfort level and what works best for you!.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

mwsilvers wrote:

Using and storing lens caps, like whether to use protective filters, is one of those subjects about which there are a multitude of opinions. In the end there is no right or wrong approach. It comes down to your comfort level and what works best for you!.

Well, I use protective filters AND lens caps ...

Plus, every camera I have - has its very own personal bag, along with a similar kit bag designated, for when I'm likely to need additional stuff!

I have far too much invested in photo equipment, to treat it lightly ...

I protect what I have, as much as I possibly can ....

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Chris T wrote:

Well, I use protective filters AND lens caps ...

Plus, every camera I have - has its very own personal bag, along with a similar kit bag designated, for when I'm likely to need additional stuff!

I have far too much invested in photo equipment, to treat it lightly ...

I protect what I have, as much as I possibly can ....

As I said, its all about what works best for you.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

mwsilvers wrote:

As I said, its all about what works best for you.

Yup ...

It's not a matter of what works best ...

It's a matter of my desire to protect - as much as I possibly can ...

The significant investment I've made in photo equipment since I went digital ...

It's a big turn-around from the way it used to be with film ... a couple of Nikon Fs ... and an A-1 ... and you were all set for anything ...

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Chris T wrote:

Yup ...

It's not a matter of what works best ...

It's a matter of my desire to protect - as much as I possibly can ...

The significant investment I've made in photo equipment since I went digital ...

It's a big turn-around from the way it used to be with film ... a couple of Nikon Fs ... and an A-1 ... and you were all set for anything ...

Its really semantics. Your particular definition of what gives you the most protection is what works best for you. Others may not agree with your definition and have different ideas about what works best for them. I'm sure that both of us have an equal desire to protect our investments, whether camera equipment or anything else of value, but the way we go about protecting it may not be the same. There is no absolute correct way. So in the end, as I said, its really about what works best for you.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

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