Lens Hood Cap at DVinfo.net

Alex Chamberlain · February 19th, 2008, 01:17 PM

I LOVE my XH-A1. Seriously, I think that everything about it is amazing except the lens cap. I can't tell you how many times I've had to clean a mark off of my lens after hitting it wrong with the cap. Does anyone know of an aftermarket cap that would fit on the lens hood instead of straight over the glass? I'd seriously pay good money for such a thing if only to preserve my lens.

John B. Nelson · February 19th, 2008, 09:41 PM

I agree Alex.. the lens cap is a pain in the butt. I had to send my A1 to Canon no too long ago for the same reason. Lucky for me the warrantly was still good, but the lens cap issue still exists and I'm afraid it could happen again.

-John

Clay K. Carson · February 20th, 2008, 11:27 AM

Lens cap for the hood.... Great idea. We used to use tupperware for our still camera lens hoods. I think I will take my A1 to WallyWorld and look around.

Clay

Allan Black · February 20th, 2008, 07:19 PM

A kids shower cap (minus the bunnies) keeps the dust out during breaks on location.
Cheers.

Mark Rook · February 21st, 2008, 08:04 AM

I only thought of this myself the other day. The lens cap is fine if your not using the hood, but its way too fiddly when the hood is in place. You could do with a rubber push fit cap to go over the hood.

Mark

John Arnold Ph.D. · February 21st, 2008, 04:25 PM

any ideas besides sending it to Canon?

Philip Williams · February 21st, 2008, 04:45 PM

Great, now instead of having to admit that I lost my cap, I can tell people that I simply solved the "cap problem".

Jonathan Shaw · February 21st, 2008, 05:06 PM

I agree too, it's bloody awful. One of the reasons why I keep my UV filter on is due the fact that my I keep knocking into the lens. I really like the Z1 /FX1 cover... heaps better. The A1 is a better camera though!!!

Steve Sobodos · February 21st, 2008, 05:59 PM

How about a lens cover like the one on the bottom right of this page called 'Lens End Elastic Lens Cover'?

http://www.globalvideoconf.com/Page_202.pdf

Or if you want to buy three at the same time, try this:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ens_Cover.html

Malcolm OBrien · February 21st, 2008, 11:03 PM

I agree, the lens cap with the hood in place for me either grips first time or falls out and you repeat the exercise, it is a real pain and the only real annoyance with the near perfect camera!

Alan Craig · February 22nd, 2008, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Arnold Ph.D.

any ideas besides sending it to Canon?

I use a lens cleaning tissue.
Alan

Alex Chamberlain · February 22nd, 2008, 06:21 PM

Those are definitely steps in the right direction. I especially like the tupperware idea since I'm envisioning something solid that could stop, say, a stick or a branch from wandering into my lens whilst traipsing through lands unknown. I wonder if it would even be possible to Vacuum-Form something. Hmmm. . .

James R. Leong · February 23rd, 2008, 05:23 AM

Try cutting a square piece of foam 1.5 inches thick, 3.5 x 4 so it fits without falling out, but loose enough to pop out when you need to.

Also some dollar stores or Daiso ($2 ) stores have some hard plastic food boxes that will hold the lens hood if you take it off for wide angle adapters, etc.

Mark Rook · February 24th, 2008, 02:44 PM

I made a push fit cap using some blue Elapor foam. Seems to work well.

Mark

Alex Chamberlain · February 24th, 2008, 03:52 PM

That's brilliant Mark, that's exactly the sort of solution I'm looking for. I'm afraid I don't know much about "Elapor foam" though, if you get time, could you elaborate a little on where one could get it and the best way to shape or cut the stuff? In the meantime, I'll be googling. Thanks!

February 19th, 2008, 01:17 PM	#1
Alex Chamberlain Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurricane, UT Posts: 186	Lens Hood Cap I LOVE my XH-A1. Seriously, I think that everything about it is amazing except the lens cap. I can't tell you how many times I've had to clean a mark off of my lens after hitting it wrong with the cap. Does anyone know of an aftermarket cap that would fit on the lens hood instead of straight over the glass? I'd seriously pay good money for such a thing if only to preserve my lens. __________________ Get rid of the "Aspiring" in "Aspiring Filmmaker." Shoot it; you're a filmmaker. After that you're just negotiating your budget. (James Cameron paraphrased)

February 21st, 2008, 04:25 PM	#6
John Arnold Ph.D. New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 17	How to clean the marks of the lens from the cap any ideas besides sending it to Canon?

February 21st, 2008, 04:45 PM	#7
Philip Williams Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 614	Great, now instead of having to admit that I lost my cap, I can tell people that I simply solved the "cap problem". __________________ www.philipwilliams.com

February 21st, 2008, 05:06 PM	#8
Jonathan Shaw Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 552	I agree too, it's bloody awful. One of the reasons why I keep my UV filter on is due the fact that my I keep knocking into the lens. I really like the Z1 /FX1 cover... heaps better. The A1 is a better camera though!!! __________________ www.ginclearfilm.com www.facebook.com/ginclearfilm

February 22nd, 2008, 06:21 PM	#12
Alex Chamberlain Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurricane, UT Posts: 186	Those are definitely steps in the right direction. I especially like the tupperware idea since I'm envisioning something solid that could stop, say, a stick or a branch from wandering into my lens whilst traipsing through lands unknown. I wonder if it would even be possible to Vacuum-Form something. Hmmm. . . __________________ Get rid of the "Aspiring" in "Aspiring Filmmaker." Shoot it; you're a filmmaker. After that you're just negotiating your budget. (James Cameron paraphrased)

February 19th, 2008, 09:41 PM	#2
John B. Nelson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 67	I agree Alex.. the lens cap is a pain in the butt. I had to send my A1 to Canon no too long ago for the same reason. Lucky for me the warrantly was still good, but the lens cap issue still exists and I'm afraid it could happen again. -John

February 20th, 2008, 11:27 AM	#3
Clay K. Carson Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Little Rock, Ar Posts: 49	Lens cap for the hood.... Great idea. We used to use tupperware for our still camera lens hoods. I think I will take my A1 to WallyWorld and look around. Clay

February 20th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#4
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,919	A kids shower cap (minus the bunnies) keeps the dust out during breaks on location. Cheers.

February 21st, 2008, 08:04 AM	#5
Mark Rook Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, UK Posts: 91	I only thought of this myself the other day. The lens cap is fine if your not using the hood, but its way too fiddly when the hood is in place. You could do with a rubber push fit cap to go over the hood. Mark

February 21st, 2008, 05:59 PM	#9
Steve Sobodos Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 106	How about a lens cover like the one on the bottom right of this page called 'Lens End Elastic Lens Cover'? http://www.globalvideoconf.com/Page_202.pdf Or if you want to buy three at the same time, try this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ens_Cover.html

February 21st, 2008, 11:03 PM	#10
Malcolm OBrien New Boot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blue Mountains NSW Australia Posts: 15	I agree, the lens cap with the hood in place for me either grips first time or falls out and you repeat the exercise, it is a real pain and the only real annoyance with the near perfect camera!

February 23rd, 2008, 05:23 AM	#13
James R. Leong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Posts: 81	Try cutting a square piece of foam 1.5 inches thick, 3.5 x 4 so it fits without falling out, but loose enough to pop out when you need to. Also some dollar stores or Daiso ($2 ) stores have some hard plastic food boxes that will hold the lens hood if you take it off for wide angle adapters, etc.

February 24th, 2008, 02:44 PM	#14
Mark Rook Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, UK Posts: 91	I made a push fit cap using some blue Elapor foam. Seems to work well. Mark Attached Thumbnails

February 24th, 2008, 03:52 PM	#15
Alex Chamberlain Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurricane, UT Posts: 186	That's brilliant Mark, that's exactly the sort of solution I'm looking for. I'm afraid I don't know much about "Elapor foam" though, if you get time, could you elaborate a little on where one could get it and the best way to shape or cut the stuff? In the meantime, I'll be googling. Thanks! __________________ Get rid of the "Aspiring" in "Aspiring Filmmaker." Shoot it; you're a filmmaker. After that you're just negotiating your budget. (James Cameron paraphrased)