Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/06/11

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Subject: Re: [Leica] lens cap for 50mm summicron
From: John Collier <jbcollier@shaw.ca>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 07:42:36 -0600

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Date: Sun Jul 16, 2000  10:12:25 PM America/Edmonton
Subject: [Leica] 1 1/2" FERNCO Qwik Cap as 50 summicron lens cap


I don't recall who suggested using this plumbing ficture as a lens cap
for the latest 50 summicron, but whoever it was, Thanks!  It works great
and what's more when you remove the cap it automatically extends the
lens shade!

On Monday, June 10, 2002, at 09:58 PM, vic di sylvester wrote:

> I have been having a difficult time finding a lens cap for my recent 
> model leica 50mm.  I have connected Leica in NJ and received a new cap, 
> in addition to three other leica caps, 39mm,  that I own.  I have also 
> tried the various lens cap manufactures, i.e. b&w etc, without luck.  
> None seem to make a 39mm lens cap.  The leica rep informed me the caps 
> are a problem.  Having four of them, I can attest to that fact.  Does 
> anyone have a solution to this cap problem.  I have tried the caps with 
> a filter on and off the lens--same problem.  It just pops off with the 
> slightest touch.

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