Looks like what is on every rifle sight ever. Had something very similar (actually two of them) on my Aimpoint m68 back in my military days. Not sure why this was not done earlier.
Its been a thing since the 1930s, its strange how its not so common today with cameras, but there lens caps with strings that you can stick to the lens so problem solved.
I'd say for me this is a no, but I agree with your assessment of who might like it. There are those out there that use one multi purpose zoom for everything, lenses like the 24-105mm, 18-135mm, 18-200mm, or even the 18-400mm Tamron (not my pick, but some folks like it). This would probably work for them, unless it's pricey. I would think if it is 8 bucks or less it would do ok for them. For me, I'm all about the lens hood, and sometimes filters (ND and CP FTW).
I would've thought only several key sizes would be necessary, and package those with step-down rings to back fill the gaps. Start with 49mm for e-mount aps-c lenses with a 40.5mm step-down. Then do the same with the commonly bought Canon & Nikon equivalents.
It is a good solution for the amateur photographer who may use only one camera and one lens but i can't see it being adopted by professionals who like to switch between lenses and use filters for various different photo effects even though some of those are done by digital means these days on a half decent consumer camera
All my rifle scopes have a similar thing, wish I had thought of reusing that solution for cameras. Hmm, let me think of other solutions to do with extreme lang range shooting that can be reused to solve camera issues..
LENSCAPT I'll head over to your website when I get home, but one thing I would look into before buying would be how well the lens stays open if there's a breeze. Obviously wouldn't expect it to stay open in a hurricane, but I'd like to know it could handle a little wind.
The cap can certainly handle a stuff breeze ... It handled me bouncing it around like a lunatic on purpose trying to get the cap to shut and I didn't manage it 😁
grat2010 We’ve definitely made sure that the spring is strong enough at the same time won’t get in the way when you’re trying to keep it; I think we’ve came up with a nice balance! :)
The reason this will never take off is once you flip it open it wouldn't take much of a bump to break the hinge and render it useless, that and like you pointed out you can't use it with a hood or filters.
Impressed, but not favorably - flip out feature might get in the way during a shoot. String attached to cap on one end and attached to miniature (jewelry-like clip) on the other works for me - can clip/unclip to/from camera strap d-ring that lives on camera anchor loop thingy.
Some of the simple keeper cords are long enough to secure around the lens barrel. It's the sort of thread/cord used for jewelry, such as a necklace, but I don't have the right tools to measure the thickness. Somewhere between 0.5mm and 1mm is my best guess. I had to fit the cord myself, a bit of a fiddle, and the piece supplied was just long enough. The cap I bought had a tiny hole and a length of this thread. The two ends go through the same hole and are retained with a knot or a dab of glue. Used a cocktail stick. That leaves the usual doubled cord. There's so many slightly different ways of doing the job.
It’s a good idea for people who only have one lens and don’t use lens hoods or filters. It’s tough being paranoid wondering when you are going to lose your lens cap because you know it’s going to happen eventually. LOL
I actually keep spares in my bag fo that reason. So far I've been lucky enough to recover all of the ones I misplaced! But sometimes it was after I already got replacements, LOL!
Good idea... don't like the implementation... would've broken it before second day is over... But these are very good videos... nice, small and inexpensive gadgets that may help in everyday use. I think you nailed exposure and colour... I do prefer (My taste only, so very subjective) a bit less depth of field, but I think this combo lighting/colour is still the best Thanks for all the work
Mate, love your content. Brought clearly, entertaining and precise. But, honestly I feel bad bringing it up, but you’ve got to move to a different corner of the room. Seeing a bed next to camera equipment does not make for a great backdrop.
Dave McKeegan Okay okay 😅 How about a tighter comp then with only the camera equipment? But perhaps you’ve already tried that and didn’t like the result, ah whatever I’ll just shut up! 😂
Feedback is always good Hessel I used to have a tighter crop using a 35mm but I decided to go wider to 28mm to give me a bit more room to play with in my framing.
What is the problem if this is the solution? It can't be to block out light that will ruin the contrast in the image. It can't be getting sharp images since anything you put in front of the lens will make it slightly less sharp and could create other optical issues. So what is the problem the UV filters fix?
@@TheHellisthe problem is having your front element scratched by accidentally knocking it or removing the precious coating that is applied to your front element by constantly wiping the dust off of it. A lens cap has no other purpose but the protect the element when not in use.
@@UnboundedMedia It's incredibly hard to scratch your front element, and if you did, you probably wouldn't see it in the images anyway. Get a lens pen, you can brush off the dust really easy and it's great for spot cleaning smudges.
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Looks like what is on every rifle sight ever. Had something very similar (actually two of them) on my Aimpoint m68 back in my military days. Not sure why this was not done earlier.
Its been a thing since the 1930s, its strange how its not so common today with cameras, but there lens caps with strings that you can stick to the lens so problem solved.
Most important thing in front of a lens is a “ Lens-hood “. Cap should remain in the bag..!
( or pocket ) . Thanks for your great 👍 videos.
I'd say for me this is a no, but I agree with your assessment of who might like it. There are those out there that use one multi purpose zoom for everything, lenses like the 24-105mm, 18-135mm, 18-200mm, or even the 18-400mm Tamron (not my pick, but some folks like it). This would probably work for them, unless it's pricey. I would think if it is 8 bucks or less it would do ok for them. For me, I'm all about the lens hood, and sometimes filters (ND and CP FTW).
I would've thought only several key sizes would be necessary, and package those with step-down rings to back fill the gaps. Start with 49mm for e-mount aps-c lenses with a 40.5mm step-down. Then do the same with the commonly bought Canon & Nikon equivalents.
Paul Wood Hey, that’s what we’re thinking too! 😁
It is a good solution for the amateur photographer who may use only one camera and one lens but i can't see it being adopted by professionals who like to switch between lenses and use filters for various different photo effects even though some of those are done by digital means these days on a half decent consumer camera
All my rifle scopes have a similar thing, wish I had thought of reusing that solution for cameras.
Hmm, let me think of other solutions to do with extreme lang range shooting that can be reused to solve camera issues..
Some kind of bipod/tripod maybe? Dammit someone thought of that already
Maybe a magazine clip for memory cards 🤣
I'm also thinking some kind of vented barrel equivalent to keep the Sony cool when shooting 4k
@@DaveMcKeegan now that's funny right there
@@terryd8692 or on longer lenses, use fluting on the barrel for more strength, lol
Thank you (& mom) for giving us a shot! Glad you guys enjoyed it! 😁😁😁
Likeable presentation 😄
Sometimes for hikes and camping trips, I only take one zoom lens with me and I would definitely buy one for that.
grat2010 Thank you for your consideration! 😁
LENSCAPT I'll head over to your website when I get home, but one thing I would look into before buying would be how well the lens stays open if there's a breeze. Obviously wouldn't expect it to stay open in a hurricane, but I'd like to know it could handle a little wind.
The cap can certainly handle a stuff breeze ... It handled me bouncing it around like a lunatic on purpose trying to get the cap to shut and I didn't manage it 😁
grat2010 We’ve definitely made sure that the spring is strong enough at the same time won’t get in the way when you’re trying to keep it; I think we’ve came up with a nice balance! :)
Dave McKeegan 😂 Seems like everyone’s making it go through the shake test!
The reason this will never take off is once you flip it open it wouldn't take much of a bump to break the hinge and render it useless, that and like you pointed out you can't use it with a hood or filters.
Impressed, but not favorably - flip out feature might get in the way during a shoot. String attached to cap on one end and attached to miniature (jewelry-like clip) on the other works for me - can clip/unclip to/from camera strap d-ring that lives on camera anchor loop thingy.
Some of the simple keeper cords are long enough to secure around the lens barrel. It's the sort of thread/cord used for jewelry, such as a necklace, but I don't have the right tools to measure the thickness. Somewhere between 0.5mm and 1mm is my best guess. I had to fit the cord myself, a bit of a fiddle, and the piece supplied was just long enough.
The cap I bought had a tiny hole and a length of this thread. The two ends go through the same hole and are retained with a knot or a dab of glue. Used a cocktail stick. That leaves the usual doubled cord.
There's so many slightly different ways of doing the job.
I think it's great, but I don't think they sell them here in Denmark, not yet anyway 🙂
Susanne I We’re actually launching reeeaaallly soon on Kickstarter, so do hop on our mailing list at www.lenscapt.com to stay updated! 😁✌️
Thank you, I will
might be a good idea I have one lens that it is my main go to one
It’s a good idea for people who only have one lens and don’t use lens hoods or filters. It’s tough being paranoid wondering when you are going to lose your lens cap because you know it’s going to happen eventually. LOL
I actually keep spares in my bag fo that reason. So far I've been lucky enough to recover all of the ones I misplaced! But sometimes it was after I already got replacements, LOL!
venom5809 Thank you for looking at this with an open mind! (Also, we gotta come up with a group to hunt those pesky lens cap gnomes 😛)
For anyone interested to vote for sizings, it’s at www.lenscapt.com/pages/vote ✌️✌️✌️
As soon as Tamron creates an F4 16-400 dx or FF I will get this cap. Until then not for me.
Good idea... don't like the implementation... would've broken it before second day is over...
But these are very good videos... nice, small and inexpensive gadgets that may help in everyday use.
I think you nailed exposure and colour... I do prefer (My taste only, so very subjective) a bit less depth of field, but I think this combo lighting/colour is still the best
Thanks for all the work
Looks like this never came to be? The kickstart fund was stopped several years ago...
What about your Istaging giveaway....😀
All in good time sir 😁
Military used something like this for scopes on sniper rifles !
Mate, love your content. Brought clearly, entertaining and precise. But, honestly I feel bad bringing it up, but you’ve got to move to a different corner of the room. Seeing a bed next to camera equipment does not make for a great backdrop.
Unfortunately there is no other corner 😂
I am talking to one wall, one side of me is the bed and the other side is a wardrobe ...
Dave McKeegan Okay okay 😅 How about a tighter comp then with only the camera equipment? But perhaps you’ve already tried that and didn’t like the result, ah whatever I’ll just shut up! 😂
Feedback is always good Hessel
I used to have a tighter crop using a 35mm but I decided to go wider to 28mm to give me a bit more room to play with in my framing.
you never lose it if you never use them and leave them in the house
I see the appeal but it looks horrible. I wonder why someone doesn't make cool body caps and lens caps.
definitely a hole1
Wow. Seems flimsy
eh - can't see how you could use a hood with it, and I like hoods.
Yes unfortunately lens hoods are currently a no-no with this.
Solution: slap a UV filter on every lens, don't use caps.
What is the problem if this is the solution?
It can't be to block out light that will ruin the contrast in the image.
It can't be getting sharp images since anything you put in front of the lens will make it slightly less sharp and could create other optical issues.
So what is the problem the UV filters fix?
@@TheHellisthe problem is having your front element scratched by accidentally knocking it or removing the precious coating that is applied to your front element by constantly wiping the dust off of it. A lens cap has no other purpose but the protect the element when not in use.
@@UnboundedMedia It's incredibly hard to scratch your front element, and if you did, you probably wouldn't see it in the images anyway. Get a lens pen, you can brush off the dust really easy and it's great for spot cleaning smudges.
Junk
Talking 6 mins about something no one is interested in. (A cap costs 50 cents on Aliexpress) ...)
Just because you aren't interested in it doesn't mean no one else is ... Just read the rest of the comment
can you buy me one cap please