WD-58 Lens Cap Stowing at DVinfo.net

Roland Barth · November 20th, 2003, 01:42 PM

I keep my WD-58 converter on my GL2 most of the time, and I'm worried that I might loose the lense cap one of these days. I stick it in my pocket while filming. Has anyone found a good way to keep it attached to the body while filming, so it does not bang around and make noise?
Thanks.

Graham Bernard · November 20th, 2003, 02:48 PM

If you are talking about the "original" lens cap, and not the plactic lens cap of the WD58, then just look on the reverse side of the cap. You'll see a nifty clip. Just slide this ove the first loop of the velcro hand grip strap. Easy! - Ah, another technical issue sorted out . . . ;-)

Grazie . . .

Ken Tanaka · November 20th, 2003, 04:17 PM

That WD-58 cap has no clip. I prefer the pocket-with-flap method myself. There are generic lens cap cords available from most photo shops that enable you to tie one end to your hand strap and stick the other to the cap via an adhesive.

Roland Barth · November 20th, 2003, 06:42 PM

I am more woried about the cap getting a bit larger-- after much use -- and falling off when on the lens. No problem with my pants pocket; I use the "cargo" type pants.
If there were more free surface on the GL2, I'd find a place to glue on a patch of Velcro, and on the cap as well. But extra space is hard to find on the GL2.
Thanks for your esponses anyhow.

George Saunders · November 21st, 2003, 07:37 PM

I had the same problem and finally lost my WD-58 lens cap. Any ideas on where I can get a new one? B&H wasn't much help.

November 20th, 2003, 01:42 PM	#1
Roland Barth Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bellevue NE Posts: 31	WD-58 Lens Cap Stowing I keep my WD-58 converter on my GL2 most of the time, and I'm worried that I might loose the lense cap one of these days. I stick it in my pocket while filming. Has anyone found a good way to keep it attached to the body while filming, so it does not bang around and make noise? Thanks.

November 20th, 2003, 02:48 PM	#2
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Easy! If you are talking about the "original" lens cap, and not the plactic lens cap of the WD58, then just look on the reverse side of the cap. You'll see a nifty clip. Just slide this ove the first loop of the velcro hand grip strap. Easy! - Ah, another technical issue sorted out . . . ;-) Grazie . . .

November 20th, 2003, 04:17 PM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	That WD-58 cap has no clip. I prefer the pocket-with-flap method myself. There are generic lens cap cords available from most photo shops that enable you to tie one end to your hand strap and stick the other to the cap via an adhesive. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

November 21st, 2003, 07:37 PM	#5
George Saunders New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Posts: 12	Lost it I had the same problem and finally lost my WD-58 lens cap. Any ideas on where I can get a new one? B&H wasn't much help. __________________ George Saunders

November 20th, 2003, 06:42 PM	#4
Roland Barth Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bellevue NE Posts: 31	I am more woried about the cap getting a bit larger-- after much use -- and falling off when on the lens. No problem with my pants pocket; I use the "cargo" type pants. If there were more free surface on the GL2, I'd find a place to glue on a patch of Velcro, and on the cap as well. But extra space is hard to find on the GL2. Thanks for your esponses anyhow.