Lens cap keeper dodad (Page 2): I have been shooting sports for about five years now and have always used my shirt pocket or pants/shorts pockets. The only problem I have is that with...

Brooklyn-Camera Loc: Brooklyn, New York City

I have been shooting sports for about five years now and have always used my shirt pocket or pants/shorts pockets. The only problem I have is that with cargo shorts there are so many pockets that I have to frisk myself to locate which pocket I used. So far the pockets have it for me, so far I haven't lost one lens cap yet.

bbrowner Loc: Chapel Hill, NC

I used to use them. They work. But eventually I decided that they got in the way. So now they take up a tiny corner of my bag.

If you really want it... and can't find it... you can easily make one with a heavy rubber band... a little cord and single or double sided tape.

Barry

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

billnikon wrote:

Don't do it. It will jingle around every time you shoot your camera. It will get in your way and be a general pain in the butt. And you will look silly. Please, do not do this. If you insist, B&H has them and has a little sticky thingie that sticks to your lens cap, that way, when you tire of it, which will be very soon, you can take it off with no damage to your lens cap.

The beauty of this site are the variety of responses to questions. I have used lens leashes for years on all my lenses. Never had one fail, it doesn't get in the way because you can take a finger and hold it up so it doesn't dangle.

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

I call my lens cap keeper a camera case. :-)

Actually, I got a free one once, and really did hate it. (a keeper, not a camera case)

What I do is leave my lens hood on when my camera isn't in my bag, and always have my camera ready to go.

To each, his, or her, own.

JCam Loc: MD Eastern Shore

John_F wrote:

A relative showed me a little thing that could be glued to a lens cap and had a rubber band for around the lens barrel. Any one know the official name for them. Thinking of ordering and the search term 'lens cap keeper' drew blanks.

John, I bought one from B&H a while back; after I had misplaced a lens cap--later found under the seat of the car, but the main reason for purchasing it was to get an order over the $50 min for free shipping.

It is cheaper than re-placing caps and works, but can be a PIA in some instances such as removing the lens hood. If shooting down at a bush or flower, it may be in the field of view, and the self-stick pad that gets attached to the cap doesn't have very much staying power. I refastened mine twice before I got frustrated and used super-glue

lsimpkins Loc: SE Pennsylvania

bkyser wrote:

I call my lens cap keeper a camera case. :-)

What I do is leave my lens hood on when my camera isn't in my bag, and always have my camera ready to go.

To each, his, or her, own.

Mine is either in the camera case or in my pocket - usually the latter. I always use my lens hood, so unless I am in blowing rain, spray, dirt or sand, the cap is off for the duration of the shoot. I don't like things moving around within my peripheral vision, so these have never appealed to me and I have yet to lose a cap. But as bkyser noted, YMMV.

RichieC Loc: Adirondacks

I sort of use the same theory as keys and an open trunk. I never, ever close a trunk until I have my hands on my keys- no exceptions. I make it a rule learned through experience. I also crack the window when I close the door on a running car- or with keys in car. ( Also from experience). LOL!

How does this relate to the OP?
I always always put lens cap in left front pocket- no exceptions. If not possible- then in a specific place- like a particular pocket in Camera bag- ONLY that one! I have never lost a cap using this highly disciplined method. In fact it is the disciplined method- whatever yours is- that is the key. Like putting back immediately after using your hidden emergency key to house. (I have a friend who had three hidden, his wife went through all three- plus hers and his... all safely locked in the house. He had to break his own door down to get in-ROFL!) . He now has 5- but his wife only knows of the three.

It does not however, solve the problem of a cap coming loose and falling off.

Marionsho Loc: Kansas

MikeMcK wrote:

The beauty of this site are the variety of responses to questions. I have used lens leashes for years on all my lenses. Never had one fail, it doesn't get in the way because you can take a finger and hold it up so it doesn't dangle.

"The beauty of this site are the variety of responses to questions." You got that right. Thank you very much.
I liked the one on my old Minolta, but with the KS wind, it just had to go.

Marion

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

billnikon wrote:

Don't do it. It will jingle around every time you shoot your camera. It will get in your way and be a general pain in the butt. And you will look silly. Please, do not do this. If you insist, B&H has them and has a little sticky thingie that sticks to your lens cap, that way, when you tire of it, which will be very soon, you can take it off with no damage to your lens cap.

I've also tried two things like this and find them both to be more hassle than their worth. Very little cents and very big hassle.

My first just cap "saver" came as an added throw goodie pack when I purchased a lens. It just fell off as the the sticky part looked to be dried out.

The second was attached by a small clip that needed a tiny hole drilled in the very outer portion of the cap. (The hole was not over the lens glass but, as said, the outside part that sort-of wraps around the cap.) So yes, I did give them a valid try.

In addition to what was said, they are very noisy when you walk or hurry around as the swinging lens cap seems to click and clack a bunch as it hits the camera or lens itself. That can be a real problem for a church wedding or ???

Other problem was using it with a strap. It can get tangled up in it.

I ended up just putting the cap in my pants pocket like before and was very happy again.

BTW: The cap I drilled a tiny hole in was transfered to my old mega zoom camera where it fell off and got lost. LoL

Npt Bob Loc: Newport, RI

I can't stand the dangling cap, I use this - it attaches to your camera strap and holds securely.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=892400&gclid=CJyq0On6ts4CFVdZhgod-U0C8g&is=REG&ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876%2C92051677562%2C&Q=&A=details

Marionsho Loc: Kansas

Npt Bob wrote:

I can't stand the dangling cap, I use this - it attaches to your camera strap and holds securely.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=892400&gclid=CJyq0On6ts4CFVdZhgod-U0C8g&is=REG&ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876%2C92051677562%2C&Q=&A=details

Judging from the cost. this one wins, hands down.

aardq

Don't use lens caps, so no problem as to what to do with them. That way I'm ready for a quick grab shot, or the surreptitious shot.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

For those who need a tether so you won't lose caps, you'll need to also get some mitten clips. Even back in grade school, I thought those were dorky.

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

Marionsho wrote:

Judging from the cost. this one wins, hands down.

Don't kid yourself. The plastic wings wiil eventually crack and be junk!

Just put the cap in your pocket or camera bag. That is also the least expensive method "hands down!"

waywest Loc: las vegas

i've been using a few op-tech screw on lens caps for my favorite lenses for a few yrs now. the lens cover pops open on a henge. very quick & very handy.