Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/22

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Lens protection
From: allan <allan@sohogurus.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 18:37:34 -0500

I have my large format lenses in lens wraps, which are the store-bought
version of a lens in a sock. I had never though about using socks, but why
not. Use the thickest, best padded socks you can find. Cotton, of course.

Allan


> This is a serious question, I'm not being flippant.
> 
> Someone a few days ago suggested putting lenses in socks when carrying them
> around in a bag - this seems a very good (and cheap!) idea. What would be
> the best material, wool, synthetic or cotton. What I'm really asking is
> would one be more abrasive than the others, which would have the fewest
> loose fibres? As I say I am being serious.
> 
> Steve
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