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newer Nikon lenscaps
Am I the only one who is really annoyed by (and hates) the newer Nikon snap
on lens caps? The older snap-on caps had the snap on mechanism on the side of the cap such that you would hold and install the cap with one hand...the newer ones have the latch mechanism on the FRONT of the cap so that you cannot depress the catch and hold the cap without it wanting to move away from your hand. Does anyone know of any reason this design MIGHT be considered better and not just a crappy design? The way the cap wants to move away from the hand, I'm worried about scratching my lens. Geez, I'm thinking of buying a decent lenscap and smashing this POS. George |
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"George" writes:
Am I the only one who is really annoyed by (and hates) the newer Nikon snap on lens caps? The older snap-on caps had the snap on mechanism on the side of the cap such that you would hold and install the cap with one hand...the newer ones have the latch mechanism on the FRONT of the cap so that you cannot depress the catch and hold the cap without it wanting to move away from your hand. Does anyone know of any reason this design MIGHT be considered better and not just a crappy design? The way the cap wants to move away from the hand, I'm worried about scratching my lens. Geez, I'm thinking of buying a decent lenscap and smashing this POS. Well, they're better for getting the damn things on and off under hoods. B |
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"George" writes:
Am I the only one who is really annoyed by (and hates) the newer Nikon snap on lens caps? The older snap-on caps had the snap on mechanism on the side of the cap such that you would hold and install the cap with one hand...the newer ones have the latch mechanism on the FRONT of the cap so that you cannot depress the catch and hold the cap without it wanting to move away from your hand. Does anyone know of any reason this design MIGHT be considered better and not just a crappy design? The way the cap wants to move away from the hand, I'm worried about scratching my lens. Geez, I'm thinking of buying a decent lenscap and smashing this POS. Well, they're better for getting the damn things on and off under hoods. B |
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Errm, look again, you can still hold it from the edges.
-- Hugh Jorgan "George" wrote in message ... Am I the only one who is really annoyed by (and hates) the newer Nikon snap on lens caps? The older snap-on caps had the snap on mechanism on the side of the cap such that you would hold and install the cap with one hand...the newer ones have the latch mechanism on the FRONT of the cap so that you cannot depress the catch and hold the cap without it wanting to move away from your hand. Does anyone know of any reason this design MIGHT be considered better and not just a crappy design? The way the cap wants to move away from the hand, I'm worried about scratching my lens. Geez, I'm thinking of buying a decent lenscap and smashing this POS. George |
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Errm, look again, you can still hold it from the edges.
-- Hugh Jorgan "George" wrote in message ... Am I the only one who is really annoyed by (and hates) the newer Nikon snap on lens caps? The older snap-on caps had the snap on mechanism on the side of the cap such that you would hold and install the cap with one hand...the newer ones have the latch mechanism on the FRONT of the cap so that you cannot depress the catch and hold the cap without it wanting to move away from your hand. Does anyone know of any reason this design MIGHT be considered better and not just a crappy design? The way the cap wants to move away from the hand, I'm worried about scratching my lens. Geez, I'm thinking of buying a decent lenscap and smashing this POS. George |
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On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 10:06:26 -0400, "George"
wrote: Am I the only one who is really annoyed by (and hates) the newer Nikon snap on lens caps? The older snap-on caps had the snap on mechanism on the side of the cap such that you would hold and install the cap with one hand...the newer ones have the latch mechanism on the FRONT of the cap so that you cannot depress the catch and hold the cap without it wanting to move away from your hand. Does anyone know of any reason this design MIGHT be considered better and not just a crappy design? The way the cap wants to move away from the hand, I'm worried about scratching my lens. Geez, I'm thinking of buying a decent lenscap and smashing this POS. Love 'em. The first time I saw one I said, "It's about time". I can put the things on and take them off without having to remove the lens hoods. I have no problems with them trying to slide away from my hands. If I could get them for an even trade I'd replace all of mine with the new ones. Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member) (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair) www.rogerhalstead.com George |
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On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 10:06:26 -0400, "George"
wrote: Am I the only one who is really annoyed by (and hates) the newer Nikon snap on lens caps? The older snap-on caps had the snap on mechanism on the side of the cap such that you would hold and install the cap with one hand...the newer ones have the latch mechanism on the FRONT of the cap so that you cannot depress the catch and hold the cap without it wanting to move away from your hand. Does anyone know of any reason this design MIGHT be considered better and not just a crappy design? The way the cap wants to move away from the hand, I'm worried about scratching my lens. Geez, I'm thinking of buying a decent lenscap and smashing this POS. Love 'em. The first time I saw one I said, "It's about time". I can put the things on and take them off without having to remove the lens hoods. I have no problems with them trying to slide away from my hands. If I could get them for an even trade I'd replace all of mine with the new ones. Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member) (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair) www.rogerhalstead.com George |
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"Bruce Murphy" wrote in message ... "George" writes: Am I the only one who is really annoyed by (and hates) the newer Nikon snap on lens caps? The older snap-on caps had the snap on mechanism on the side of the cap such that you would hold and install the cap with one hand...the newer ones have the latch mechanism on the FRONT of the cap so that you cannot depress the catch and hold the cap without it wanting to move away from your hand. Does anyone know of any reason this design MIGHT be considered better and not just a crappy design? The way the cap wants to move away from the hand, I'm worried about scratching my lens. Geez, I'm thinking of buying a decent lenscap and smashing this POS. Well, they're better for getting the damn things on and off under hoods. B I guess I'd agree that they make it POSSIBLE to get them on and off under hoods...but, from what I've seen, if you value your lens you won't do it that way. |
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"Bruce Murphy" wrote in message ... "George" writes: Am I the only one who is really annoyed by (and hates) the newer Nikon snap on lens caps? The older snap-on caps had the snap on mechanism on the side of the cap such that you would hold and install the cap with one hand...the newer ones have the latch mechanism on the FRONT of the cap so that you cannot depress the catch and hold the cap without it wanting to move away from your hand. Does anyone know of any reason this design MIGHT be considered better and not just a crappy design? The way the cap wants to move away from the hand, I'm worried about scratching my lens. Geez, I'm thinking of buying a decent lenscap and smashing this POS. Well, they're better for getting the damn things on and off under hoods. B I guess I'd agree that they make it POSSIBLE to get them on and off under hoods...but, from what I've seen, if you value your lens you won't do it that way. |
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Roger wrote:
I can put the things on and take them off without having to remove the lens hoods. I have no problems with them trying to slide away from my hands. If I could get them for an even trade I'd replace all of mine with the new ones. I agree. I curse the old ones for slipping out of my fingers when they contact the hood. |
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