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Old November 27th, 2002, 04:37 PM   #1
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Lens cap and lens hood question

I have a question about my GL2, which I just got. For those of you who are using it, did you take the lens cap off permanently and replace it with the lens hood?
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Old November 27th, 2002, 05:15 PM   #2
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It's a good practice to continue using the lens cap. It fits on the lens even when the lens hood is attached. The lens cap insures protection of the glass when your camera is not in use. The lens hood simply prevents stray light from entering the lens and affords no glass protection whatsoever. I don't know anybody who doesn't use the lens cap. Hope this helps,
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Old November 27th, 2002, 06:30 PM   #3
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I also bought a UV filter for protection. Does the lens cap fit on over the filter? I've read some threads where folk describe leaving the filter on all the time. Do they put on the lens cap over the filter somehow?
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Old November 27th, 2002, 08:24 PM   #4
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Yes, the lens cap fits onto filter such as your UV filter. Take our advice and use the lens cap.
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Old November 27th, 2002, 08:40 PM   #5
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Ok, I just put on a B+W 58mm MC UVa Haze #010 filter. The lens cap doesn't look like it can go on without touching the filter. Am I doing something wrong? Did I get the wrong filter? Or do I need a different lens cap? Help!!!
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The lens cap doesn't look like it can go on without touching the filter...
Methinks thou doth overthink this nit. <g> It does clip onto the filter. I don't understand what problem you see.
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Old November 28th, 2002, 12:36 AM   #7
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If the filter ring itself isn't very deep, then the cap may not properly fit. If the cap doesn't snap onto the filter front, like it has nothing to grab onto, then we may need to work on a solution for you to try.
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Old November 28th, 2002, 07:33 AM   #8
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I think the lens cap will fit. However, the lens cap has a plastic tab that looks like it will touch the filter lens. My concern is whether this will scratch the filter.
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Old November 28th, 2002, 05:06 PM   #9
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Stephen, this is the same problem I had and I hate it. Still havent decided whether I remove the UV filter and put it on before shooting, or just leave the lens cap off. If I leave the cap on the filter for any length of time I'll find marks on it that I must clean off and I'm not happy about that. Don't wanna scratch it. Such is life me thinks.
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Old November 28th, 2002, 05:14 PM   #10
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Here's the solution I was thinking of. I wonder if there's such a thing as a threaded 58mm filter ring without a filter in it... just the ring. Screw it on, on top of the UV filter. Now when you snap the lens cap on, it'll be raised off the surface of the UV filter. Hope that's a clear explanation.
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Old November 28th, 2002, 08:37 PM   #11
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The cheapest way would be to buy a cheap 58mm UV Quantaray (Ritz Camera house brand) filter and break out the glass portion. There are 58mm to 58mm adapters for reverse mounting lenses for macro purposes. However, the limited demand for reverse mounting adapters make them more expensive than a cheap 58mm UV.

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Old November 29th, 2002, 06:37 AM   #12
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Stephen, I had the same problem with a Sony TRV510 lens cap that contacted the surface of the filter. I fixed it by removing the offending protrusion from the cap. In my case, it served no purpose and was easily removed. If that won't work in your situation, you might be able to trim it a bit so that it does not contract the filter.
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Old November 29th, 2002, 02:01 PM   #13
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I went to Ritz, picked up a cheap UV filter, and knocked out the glass. Put it on top of the B+W filter, and then put them them on the camcorder. The lens cap fits on just fine now!!!
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Old November 29th, 2002, 03:21 PM   #14
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Stephen, the cheapo one you used as a stepper, did you buy a slim or regular one? Either way, do you experience vignetting in the image at all now?

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Old November 29th, 2002, 04:33 PM   #15
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I used a regular one. Haven't tried any videotaping yet.
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