Cap Cover for LF Lenses...

[Dorothy Blum Cooper]

I've searched a bit on APUG for this topic but had no luck. If this has been discussed previously, could someone point me in the right direction?

If not..here's my question. Still 'fresh' in this larger format, do any of you make or know someone who makes lens cap covers for the larger format lenses? I have a case to carry my camera paraphernalia around in, but I'd sure feel better knowing the glass was covered. Call it added protection.

Any input would be appreciated on how to make my own or purchase.

[Nick Zentena]

B&H has various caps. The B&W ones actually seem to be cheaper in some sizes. Never thought I'd say B&W was cheaper Just pick your favorite style and size.

I just wish MF rear caps were easier to find.

[Peter Schrager]

The boys/girls in Providence, R.I. will make you one up custom!
Best, Peter

[Tom Hoskinson]

I've searched a bit on APUG for this topic but had no luck. If this has been discussed previously, could someone point me in the right direction?

If not..here's my question. Still 'fresh' in this larger format, do any of you make or know someone who makes lens cap covers for the larger format lenses? I have a case to carry my camera paraphernalia around in, but I'd sure feel better knowing the glass was covered. Call it added protection.

Any input would be appreciated on how to make my own or purchase.

Yes! SK Grimes will custom manufacture lens caps for your lenses. I have several of their lens caps - they are excellent and the fit is perfect. The down side is that for a perfect fit, you need to ship your lens to SK Grimes. They are also a bit "pricey." Look them up in the APUG Sponsors.

[juan]

I found perfect fitting lens caps for a few of my lenses among the PVC pipe caps at the hardware store. For some lenses a little felt glued inside helped the fit.

juan

[JG Motamedi]

The best caps are homemade leather ones. I have a dozen beautiful ones I made with Nigerian goatskin (any thin leather will do), cardboard, white glue, and some velvet. See instructions here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0936...=1#reader-page

From Tomosy's Restoring Classic & Collectable Cameras on Amazon.

[df cardwell]

Yes! SK Grimes will custom manufacture lens caps for your lenses. I have several of their lens caps - they are excellent and the fit is perfect. The down side is that for a perfect fit, you need to ship your lens to SK Grimes. They are also a bit "pricey." Look them up in the APUG Sponsors.

PRICEY=starvation wage for somebody working skillfully with their hands
and tied into the US economy.

Better we send them to work McDonalds: buy Chinese.

[John Koehrer]

There's an article in "Restoring Classic and Collectible Cameras"
by Thomas Tomosy on making lens caps using card stock & leather.
I've done this for several lenses and it isn't all that difficult. I'll pick up an old leather purse at the local thrift store for an for material.

[colrehogan]

Depending on what lens you have, you may be able to find a 35 mm lens cap that will fit just fine too. I recently had front and rear caps made by SK Grimes for my 203 mm Kodak lens.

[DeanC]

The boys/girls in Providence, R.I. will make you one up custom!

Woonsocket, actually. ;-)

I'm shipping them my new (to me anyway) 14" Commercial Ektar tomorrow to get the flange mounted to a lens board, the shutter sniff tested for correct functioning and a couple of lens caps made. I'll report back when they return the lens but based on all the reports here and elsewhere, I expect to be very happy.