lens caps
Oct 21, 2019 11:32:09 #
photoam
Loc: Fergus Falls, MN
My Canon G1X m3 came with a tether for the lens cap. Then attaches to a the hook for a strap. Lens cap just hangs down but it is small cap. I don’t think there is a pendulum effect. Best not lose this. I see no replacement.
Oct 21, 2019 11:50:09 #
That's all well and good if you remember to use it in that fashion. However, have an answer to the problem of the lens cap falling off the lens and you don't notice it?
Oct 21, 2019 12:05:34 #
Shirt or pant pockets are great,but in my area in southeast Texas where the humidity is almost 90-95% I try to place the lid facing out so when I pull it out of my pocket, there is no humidity on the side that goes on the lens.
Oct 21, 2019 12:10:35 #
My approach was simple.
Drill tiny hole in lens cap.
Tie one end of a string to cap.
Tie the other end to the camera strap.
Drill tiny hole in lens cap.
Tie one end of a string to cap.
Tie the other end to the camera strap.
Oct 21, 2019 12:25:07 #
papaluv4gd wrote:
visiting a forum from a couple weeks ago. think I found THE (at least ) an answer to the loose lens cap syndrome. Attached pic should be self explanitory.
minor stroke of genious if I do say so myself.
I'll be checking my mailbox for the checks.
minor stroke of genious if I do say so myself.
I'll be checking my mailbox for the checks.
I'm gonna bill you for the time wasted reading this post.............eewwww!
Oct 21, 2019 14:26:25 #
Oct 21, 2019 14:33:08 #
Oct 21, 2019 19:14:26 #
I recently made a series of lens caps that fit over my lens hoods. The caps are much easier to remove if you shoot from a tripod like I do. I got the idea from the Samyang lens hood that came with my 12mm full frame fisheye. I made some of the caps from PVC plumbing pipes with end caps and some from plastic jar lids. They do take up a bit more room in my bag but I can now sit my lenses down on just about any surface and they wont fall over.
Oct 21, 2019 19:39:51 #
papaluv4gd wrote:
visiting a forum from a couple weeks ago. think I found THE (at least ) an answer to the loose lens cap syndrome. Attached pic should be self explanitory.
minor stroke of genious if I do say so myself.
I'll be checking my mailbox for the checks.
minor stroke of genious if I do say so myself.
I'll be checking my mailbox for the checks.
My Pocket works great, secure and will not get lost.
Oct 21, 2019 20:13:56 #
ngrea wrote:
I too like the elastic bands. Back in my SLR days, had one on each lens, with several extra in my camera backpack as the strings do occasionally break. Now I shoot with a bridge camera, so just attach the loop end to my camera strap, close to the camera. Yes, the cap does dangle, but rarely gets in the way. Just broke a string the other day (after several years), and couldn't believe what a PITA it was to have an unattached cap until I could replace the band. I like the elastic bands that go around the lens. good when I’m in a hurry to catch a shot like BIF. It avoids dropping the lens cover, or having it fall out of my pocket.
Oct 21, 2019 23:46:37 #
Oct 22, 2019 02:49:44 #
User ID wrote:
Whether you really need a hood or not, I br find ... (show quote)
That's fine as long as the hood stays on. I've had a few of them that didn't snap on tightly; but, so far, I haven't lost one. I did try a lens keeper once but hated it. It was basically just a rubber band with a strap attached and a stickie piece at the end for the cap..
Now, when the camera comes out of the bag, the hood goes on and the cap stays in the bag.
Oct 22, 2019 06:28:10 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Dave I just knew we were twins in many ways. Great thinking Marine.
Dennis
Dave I just knew we were twins in many ways. Great thinking Marine.
Dennis
That's not what Kathy says, but thank you! She was not an issued item! Remember that saying?
Oct 22, 2019 06:30:25 #
jcboy3 wrote:
So if you tape a piece of velcro loop on your forehead, and tape a piece of velcro hook on the lens cap, then you can stick the lens cap to your forehead when you take it off the lens.
I use velcro on my lower back and upper buttocks so my ass doesn't fall off.
Oct 22, 2019 07:17:19 #
hj
Loc: Florida
papaluv4gd wrote:
visiting a forum from a couple weeks ago. think I found THE (at least ) an answer to the loose lens cap syndrome. Attached pic should be self explanitory.
minor stroke of genious if I do say so myself.
I'll be checking my mailbox for the checks.
minor stroke of genious if I do say so myself.
I'll be checking my mailbox for the checks.
Yeah I'm like some others on here.... the pic doesn't tell me a whole lot.
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