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mary13
05-08-2012, 4:54pm
Hi all
Sorry to ask a silly question as a beginner!
I am needing some lens caps as have lost a couple over the years but am not exactly sure what size to get for my Canon 1000D.
I have been looking at some on Ebay but the sizes are 52mm, 58mm, 67mm & 72mm, now I am confused although pretty sure I need the 58mm.
Thank you for any replies.

kiwi
05-08-2012, 4:56pm
google the lens that you need a cap for, and look for "filter size" or similar, each lens can be different

ameerat42
05-08-2012, 5:12pm
For a front lens caps, look on the lenses.
For a rear lens cap they will be all the same.
For a camera "body cap", which you place over the camera body when there is no lens, look in the manual.
Am.

junqbox
05-08-2012, 5:58pm
just put a ruler across where the thread on the front of the lens.

mary13
05-08-2012, 6:02pm
Thank you very much all for the replies, sorry again for the silly question.
I just looked on the Lens and it is 58mm, didn't even think to look at the lens before.
Shows how much of a beginner I am, haha!

Seabee
05-08-2012, 6:07pm
No such thing as a silly question lol........................don't forget to take it off before shooting though :rolleyes:
I STILL do that :eek: lol

mary13
05-08-2012, 6:08pm
Don't worry I have done that before, always a first time for everything!

I @ M
05-08-2012, 6:12pm
I am needing some lens caps as have lost a couple over the years -----
I have been looking at some on Ebay but the sizes are 52mm, 58mm, 67mm & 72mm, now I am confused although pretty sure I need the 58mm.


Buy 6 of each ( saves postage ) and you will be set for the next few years. :D

Film Street
05-08-2012, 6:18pm
And don't forget to drill a hole in the middle of them,

mary13
05-08-2012, 6:26pm
They are only $1.42 each on Ebay with free postage, bargain!

monsters
16-10-2012, 2:51pm
And don't forget to drill a hole in the middle of them,

Why drill a hole in the middle?

Ionica
16-10-2012, 3:10pm
Why drill a hole in the middle?

Pinhole camera? ;)

Rattus79
16-10-2012, 4:16pm
Why drill a hole in the middle?

That's where you put the door peep-hole - eg:

http://phlearn.com/diy-fisheye

PeterP
18-10-2012, 12:02am
That's where you put the door peep-hole - eg:

http://phlearn.com/diy-fisheye

What a fun idea. Thanks for the link.;)

Rattus79
18-10-2012, 9:36am
No Problems, Just dont expect stella results. Let's face it, poop holes are not made of quality L series glass....

zollo
18-10-2012, 9:58am
Let's face it, poop holes are not made of quality L series glass....

LOL I'm speechless, thanks for the laugh

monsters
18-10-2012, 2:05pm
Nice!!! Good one.. LOL

Rattus79
18-10-2012, 2:25pm
poop holes

Lol, totally accidental

Insert Bevis and ButtHead snigger here.