Back lens cap for standard EX3 lens at DVinfo.net

Bryce Comer · August 16th, 2012, 10:06 PM

Hi all,
Just wondering what others do to protect their standard EX-3 lens when they take it off? I bought an EX-3 second hand so not sure if there is normally one supplied with the camera new. I can't find any mention of one anywhere, but also can't find one when i do a search on the internet. Does such a cap even exist & if not, what are others using to protect the rear element when they have the lens off the camera?

Thanks in advance,
Bryce

Alastair Traill · August 17th, 2012, 01:43 AM

Hi Bryce,

My EX3 came with body cap and rear lens cap for the standard lens.

Bryce Comer · August 17th, 2012, 06:52 AM

Aha! Thanks Alastair,
That was what i was expecting. Now i just need to track one down.
Thanks,
Bryce

Chris Medico · August 17th, 2012, 07:07 AM

Look at the exploded view here.

http://www2.sonysupport.com/PF/09022..._1_pmw-ex3.PDF

If you are looking for item number 44 it is Sony part number 414341001 - CAP LENS - $70.46

Bryce Comer · August 17th, 2012, 07:17 AM

Wow that's awesome thanks Chris,
I've been searching far & wide & have turned up nothing so far.
I will give Sony a call today & try to get one ordered.

Regards,
Bryce

Bryce Comer · August 17th, 2012, 01:57 PM

Wow! Chris, your supplier must have a different mark up on their parts than mine. I was just quoted $146 from a supplier here in British Columbia!!
Hmm, maybe time to try to find a plastic cap that will do the job!
Bryce

Chris Medico · August 17th, 2012, 02:14 PM

That was the price on Sony's website. You may want to try and order it directly from them.

See if this link gets you there.

https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.co...78238621512366

Bryce Comer · August 20th, 2012, 10:37 PM

Hi Chris,
Thanks very much for the info. I may have to call Sony serviceplus as when i try to sign up for the service plus service, it won't allow me to put in a Canadian address.
Will let you know how i get on.

Regards,
Bryce

Bryce Comer · August 26th, 2012, 09:18 PM

Ok, so after not a lot of success chasing down a reasonably priced back cap for the stock lens, i finally thought enough was enough & thought, hey, there must be something around here that will fit. After all, all i want to do is protect the rear element from scratches, it doesn't necessarily have to seal out dust.
This is what i came up with, actually it was the first thing i tried & it fits pretty much perfectly. My wife thinks i have an obsession, but hey what can i say, i grew up on the stuff. This one's for you Alastair!
Thanks all for the help, especially you Chris!
Regards,
Bryce

August 16th, 2012, 10:06 PM	#1
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Back lens cap for standard EX3 lens Hi all, Just wondering what others do to protect their standard EX-3 lens when they take it off? I bought an EX-3 second hand so not sure if there is normally one supplied with the camera new. I can't find any mention of one anywhere, but also can't find one when i do a search on the internet. Does such a cap even exist & if not, what are others using to protect the rear element when they have the lens off the camera? Thanks in advance, Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

August 17th, 2012, 01:43 AM	#2
Alastair Traill Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 626	Re: Back lens cap for standard EX3 lens Hi Bryce, My EX3 came with body cap and rear lens cap for the standard lens.

August 17th, 2012, 06:52 AM	#3
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: Back lens cap for standard EX3 lens Aha! Thanks Alastair, That was what i was expecting. Now i just need to track one down. Thanks, Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

August 17th, 2012, 07:07 AM	#4
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: Back lens cap for standard EX3 lens Look at the exploded view here. http://www2.sonysupport.com/PF/09022..._1_pmw-ex3.PDF If you are looking for item number 44 it is Sony part number 414341001 - CAP LENS - $70.46 __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

August 17th, 2012, 07:17 AM	#5
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: Back lens cap for standard EX3 lens Wow that's awesome thanks Chris, I've been searching far & wide & have turned up nothing so far. I will give Sony a call today & try to get one ordered. Regards, Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

August 17th, 2012, 01:57 PM	#6
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: Back lens cap for standard EX3 lens Wow! Chris, your supplier must have a different mark up on their parts than mine. I was just quoted $146 from a supplier here in British Columbia!! Hmm, maybe time to try to find a plastic cap that will do the job! Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

August 17th, 2012, 02:14 PM	#7
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: Back lens cap for standard EX3 lens That was the price on Sony's website. You may want to try and order it directly from them. See if this link gets you there. https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.co...78238621512366 __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

August 20th, 2012, 10:37 PM	#8
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: Back lens cap for standard EX3 lens Hi Chris, Thanks very much for the info. I may have to call Sony serviceplus as when i try to sign up for the service plus service, it won't allow me to put in a Canadian address. Will let you know how i get on. Regards, Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

August 26th, 2012, 09:18 PM	#9
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: Back lens cap for standard EX3 lens Ok, so after not a lot of success chasing down a reasonably priced back cap for the stock lens, i finally thought enough was enough & thought, hey, there must be something around here that will fit. After all, all i want to do is protect the rear element from scratches, it doesn't necessarily have to seal out dust. This is what i came up with, actually it was the first thing i tried & it fits pretty much perfectly. My wife thinks i have an obsession, but hey what can i say, i grew up on the stuff. This one's for you Alastair! Thanks all for the help, especially you Chris! Regards, Bryce Attached Thumbnails __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!