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newton
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 Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:13 am Post subject: anyone make their own lens caps? |
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newton wrote:
Some AH in the universe wants a gazillion $20's for a lens cap! WTF?
I want to make my own. Anyone done this before? |
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
Usually I buy from HK 1-2 USD each in batch and in perfect quality.
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newton
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| Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:09 am Post subject: |
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newton wrote:
Yeah, this person wants $20 approx for a lens cap! What is s/he thinking?????? Even a rare cap is not worth that much! |
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martinsmith99
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| Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:09 am Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
Just buy elsewhere. I usually pay 1-2 gbp for a 49mm front cap.
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TBaker
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TBaker wrote:
That was like a camera store here wanting $20 for a step down ring. I got it in HK from the bay for $3 with free shipping. I'm sure this camera store gets them for the same price or cheaper. Big mark up on this "small" stuff. |
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Cistron
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| Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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Cistron wrote:
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| Just buy elsewhere. I usually pay 1-2 gbp for a 49mm front cap. |
I bought one off this guy for a pound. http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/blossom201102/?_trksid=p4340.l2559
It is the same quality as the Nikon centre pinch caps. If it weren't for the lack of the logo ... probably the same factory producing them. |
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Rolf
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Rolf wrote:
If I need one I go to my dear dealer and ask for one. He has hundred of them into the drawer. And so I get it for free with a friendly "Thank you very much".
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Attila
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| Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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If I need one I go to my dear dealer and ask for one. He has hundred of them into the drawer. And so I get it for free with a friendly "Thank you very much".
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Your dealer is GERMAN = (GentleMAN)
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Rolf
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| Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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Rolf wrote:
| Attila wrote: |
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If I need one I go to my dear dealer and ask for one. He has hundred of them into the drawer. And so I get it for free with a friendly "Thank you very much".
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Your dealer is GERMAN = (GentleMAN) |
A very good relationship can be worth a lot of money. Last week I got 4 x 52mm filters (used of course but in condition like new) for few of my Nikon lenses also for nothing.
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