edit I do, I was just curious because every time I see a pic of a pro
camera bag none of there lenses seem to have caps. Could be just the
pics that I am looking at!
lens caps are for suckers. I like my optics all scratched up, it adds texture to the image. I often open my camera bag and throw in my keys, then shake it up so that my lens gets nice and purty.
edit I do, I was just curious because every time I see a pic of a pro
camera bag none of there lenses seem to have caps. Could be just the
pics that I am looking at!
...the pictures you've seen are thoughtfully and specifically designed to promote lens envy... ;o)
lens caps are for suckers. I like my optics all scratched up, it adds texture to the image. I often open my camera bag and throw in my keys, then shake it up so that my lens gets nice and purty.
lol. use your lens cap.
drake
i carry around some beach-sand in a zip-lock bag, when i find my images are starting to get too flat, i drop it in there and shake it up. like you said, it adds a nice texture to the images. heheh
edit I do, I was just curious because every time I see a pic of a pro
camera bag none of there lenses seem to have caps. Could be just the
pics that I am looking at!
This is probably because they keep UV filters on the ends of their lenses to protect them and speed up bag-to-shot time.
I would put two on if I could. A filter is good protection but not as the first line of defense. If your lens cap doesn't fit on the filter take the filter off when storing or get one that can fit a cap.
I have a question - on all of my cameras, and even my D70, I always retro fit my lens cap with a string so I can tie it to the camera and avoid losing it. Does that make me a dork?
I have a question - on all of my cameras, and even my D70, I always retro fit my lens cap with a string so I can tie it to the camera and avoid losing it. Does that make me a dork?
Nah.. my camera came with a string like that already :)
I think people would be better off with lens hoods and using them when shooting :)
Think maybe that was meant in the begining but all the same this has been a very funny conversation.
My (litle) experience tells my that there is better to take of the cap before shooting and I´m glad to see that some of you have had the same experience.
About lens hoods then I use them and they can stay on the lens when shooting (or at least that is my experience, how about yours?).
I think people would be better off with lens hoods and using them when shooting :)
Think maybe that was meant in the begining but all the same this has been a very funny conversation.
My (litle) experience tells my that there is better to take of the cap before shooting and I´m glad to see that some of you have had the same experience.
About lens hoods then I use them and they can stay on the lens when shooting (or at least that is my experience, how about yours?).
I use a lens hood on longer lenses on moderate to sunny days. when it's overcast or indoors, I'll sometimes lose the hood to let more light in.
