Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] some quick q's from a new user
From: Andrew Moore <dmm@bronze.lcs.mit.edu>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 10:55:28 -0500 (EST)

> Anyway. Long story longer: I'm headed on trip to the mountains
> (CO.,US) tomorrow, and am intent on packing the M6. I neglected
> to purchase a lens cap, however. Normally I use hoods, at
> least with my SLR's, but I don't have that, either. Is
> there any sort of household cap, y'all are familiar with, that
> might serve as a make-shift lens cap for a 50mm Summicron?

Yes, a perfect solution that you can usually find at your local Home
Depot (or equivalent):

The product is called "Quik Cap" by Fernco Inc.   and appears to be an
rubber end-cap for a PVC pipe.  The size you want is "1 1/2 inch".  Mine
is also labeled "QC-101".  It's a thick black cap that fits perfectly over
the current model 50/2 Summicron-M (with built-in hood).  A nice feature
is that it's a bit oversized on the lens and therefore fends off any bumps
that would otherwise ding (or damage) the barrel.  Cost was about $2.99.

- --Andrew


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