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Photo Forum / Digital Photography / DSLR Cameras / September 2006Lens Caps
I use lens hoods on all my lenses. The problem is the lens caps. With the hood in place, my fat fingers can't install or remove those caps that only have the release grips on the outer edges. I don't cap the lens after every shot, but like to keep it covered while walking in the woods. When a critter makes an appearance, it's a hassle have to take the lens hood off to remove the cap. What I'm looking for is a source of lens caps that have the releases in the center of the cap, rather than on the outer edge. My Konica Minolta A2 had this type of cap, but I can't find a place to purchase them in several sizes. Any help will be appreciated. Holley >I use lens hoods on all my lenses. The problem is the lens caps. With the >hood in place, my fat fingers can't install or remove those caps that only [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Holley The Nikon caps are slightly better, even with my 'all thumbs' fingers, I can get then on and off with the hood installed. Put a hat on it: http://optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=16 It is softer and quitter than a plastic or metal lens cap. > I use lens hoods on all my lenses. The problem is the lens caps. With the > hood in place, my fat fingers can't install or remove those caps that only [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Holley > I use lens hoods on all my lenses. The problem is the lens caps. > With [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Holley Many Tamron caps feature that manner of cap release. There was a thread some time back, in one of the rec.photo.* groups, where someone mentioned a source.  SignatureFrank ess > What I'm looking for is a source of lens caps that have the releases in the > center of the cap, rather than on the outer edge. Try Nikon or Tamron. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&b=29&mnp=0.0&mxp=0.0 &cmpsrch=&cltp=&clsgr=&shs=lens+cap&ci=1&ac=&Submit.x=12&Submit.y=11&Submit=Go http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&b=2&mnp=0.0&mxp=0.0& cmpsrch=&cltp=&clsgr=&shs=lens+cap&ci=1&ac=&Submit.x=12&Submit.y=9&Submit=Go Consider a lens cover that fits over the lens hood like a hat. You do not need to reach inside the lens hood and find the finger insets. And since it is made of rubber, it will not make noise if it should bump into you lens or camera. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=1&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialS earch=yes&O=productlist.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&shs=hood+hat&image.x=7&image.y=8 > I use lens hoods on all my lenses. The problem is the lens caps. With the > hood in place, my fat fingers can't install or remove those caps that only [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Holley >Consider a lens cover that fits over the lens hood like a hat. You do >not need to reach inside the lens hood and find the finger insets. And >since it is made of rubber, it will not make noise if it should bump >into you lens or camera. > >http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=1&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialS earch=yes&O=productlist.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&shs=hood+hat&image.x=7&image.y=8 A problem with this might be then storing the camera/lens in a bag with the hood reversed. personally, once I take the camera out and place the lens hood functionally in place the lens cap is gone for the 99% of the time. If you're worried about the lens surface put a good UV or clear filter on the lens. -- Ed Ruf (Usenet2@EdwardG.Ruf.com) http://edwardgruf.com/Digital_Photography/General/index.html >I use lens hoods on all my lenses. The problem is the lens caps. With the >hood in place, my fat fingers can't install or remove those caps that only [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Holley I bought some exactly like this some time ago through Ebay, I will see if I can track down where from. According to Holley <1943NoSpam@bellsouth.net>: > I use lens hoods on all my lenses. The problem is the lens caps. With the > hood in place, my fat fingers can't install or remove those caps that only [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > this type of cap, but I can't find a place to purchase them in several > sizes. It depends on *what* sizes you need. Nikon has a series of them which include 52mm, 62mm, 67mm, and 72mm. Tamron makes them in at least one of those sizes, as I have one of those on one of my Nikon lenses. The main trick is being sure that the proper style comes when they are ordered, as some places simply worry about the size, and not the precise model number. I believe that all *new* Nikon lens caps are the new style, but there are a lot of the older ones in the supply chain. Good Luck, DoN. SignatureEmail: <dnichols@d-and-d.com> | Voice (all times): (703) 938-4564 (too) near Washington D.C. | http://www.d-and-d.com/dnichols/DoN.html --- Black Holes are where God is dividing by zero --- >According to Holley <1943NoSpam@bellsouth.net>: >> I use lens hoods on all my lenses. The problem is the lens caps. With the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> this type of cap, but I can't find a place to purchase them in several >> sizes. > It depends on *what* sizes you need. > Nikon has a series of them which include 52mm, 62mm, 67mm, and >72mm. Tamron makes them in at least one of those sizes, as I have one [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >all *new* Nikon lens caps are the new style, but there are a lot of the >older ones in the supply chain. I have a Tokina lens cap that also would fit the bill. It came on a Tokina (72mm) lens. Perhaps Canon will get smart one of these days. ---- Paul J. Gans You might want to try the newer design of Nikon lens cap. I use these caps with the lens hood and they work just fine. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B00006I5JC ------------------- > I use lens hoods on all my lenses. The problem is the lens caps. With the > hood in place, my fat fingers can't install or remove those caps that only [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Holley >I use lens hoods on all my lenses. The problem is the lens caps. With the >hood in place, my fat fingers can't install or remove those caps that only >have the release grips on the outer edges. I don't cap the lens after every >shot, but like to keep it covered while walking in the woods. When a critter >makes an appearance, it's a hassle have to take the lens hood off to remove >the cap. Why do you need lens caps? If you leave the hood on all the time, including when you put the lens in the case, there is no need for caps. Assuming the hood sticks out a good inch or so, rarely will anything be able to touch the lens. Don <www.donwiss.com/pictures/> (e-mail link at page bottoms). > Why do you need lens caps? If you leave the hood on all the time, including > when you put the lens in the case, there is no need for caps. Assuming the > hood sticks out a good inch or so, rarely will anything be able to touch > the lens. If the hood sticks out very far then the lens may not fit the case with it on. The point is valid though, if the hood is deep enough to make it hard to get a lens cap off then the lens probably doesn't need a cap. Before I fit (or reverse) the hood the cap goes in the case and stays there. >> Why do you need lens caps? If you leave the hood on all the time, including >> when you put the lens in the case, there is no need for caps. Assuming the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >If the hood sticks out very far then the lens may not fit the case with >it on. I bought all my cases to fit my lenses (and camera with lens) with the hoods on. Don <www.donwiss.com> (e-mail link at home page bottom). >I use lens hoods on all my lenses. The problem is the lens caps. With the >hood in place, my fat fingers can't install or remove those caps that only [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Holley Thanks for all the input guys. I'm going to check out the lens hats. A little more research, which I probably should have done before posing the question, led me to Hama brand lens caps at Adorama.com. The cap / hat idea is a result of a recent hike that took me through a small stream. Either one of the others in the party or I stepped on the muddy bank to vigorously, and a gob of mud ended up on the UV filter. No permanent damage, but it cost me a shot and was a pain to clean in the field. This is probably a lot of trouble and expense to go to for something that will (hopefully) never happen again, but... Thanks again, Holley > The cap / hat idea is a result of a recent hike that took me through a small > stream. Either one of the others in the party or I stepped on the muddy bank > to vigorously, and a gob of mud ended up on the UV filter. No permanent > damage, but it cost me a shot and was a pain to clean in the field. This is > probably a lot of trouble and expense to go to for something that will > (hopefully) never happen again, but... How about just carrying a spare UV filter? > I use lens hoods on all my lenses. The problem is the lens caps. With the > hood in place, my fat fingers can't install or remove those caps that only > have the release grips on the outer edges. I don't cap the lens after every > shot, but like to keep it covered while walking in the woods. When a critter > makes an appearance, it's a hassle have to take the lens hood off to remove > the cap. I use rubber lens hoods and put the camera in a holster pack or a waist pack whenever it is not in my hand. 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