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Re: [OM] WTB Oly 49mm lens cap (front)

Subject: Re: [OM] WTB Oly 49mm lens cap (front)
From: John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:50:22 -0500
I'd like to help but am completely out of authentic Olympus 49mm caps.
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Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> A generic cap is probably just fine functionally.  But if you want to 
> keep it all "Olympus" for aesthetic reasons you can probably get new 
> caps from John Hermanson even though they are not listed on his site. 
> <http://zuiko.com/>
> 
> Failing that this fellow has some new 49mm OM caps on ebay for $4.99 
> with free shipping.
> <http://cgi.ebay.com/49mm-Snap-On-Front-LENS-CAP-for-OLYMPUS-Zuiko-NEW_W0QQitemZ120326670039QQihZ002QQcategoryZ79002QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem>
> 
> Not important for the OMs but for lenses which have bayonet design hoods 
> the Tamron center-pinch type is far superior since it can be installed 
> and removed with the hood attached.   Not Tamron but similar...
> <http://cgi.ebay.com/49-mm-49mm-Inner-Grip-Lens-Cap-Canon-Nikon-Sigma-Tamron_W0QQitemZ260314670125QQihZ016QQcategoryZ79002QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem>
> 
> Adorama also sells a similar cap made by Hama
> <http://www.adorama.com/LNCH49.html>
> 
> Or, for the cheapest caps (and other accessories) see:
> <http://www.camerafilters.com/pages/lenscaps.aspx>
> 
> Chuck Norcutt
> 
> 
> Nathan Wajsman wrote:
>> Jerry, why not just get any generic 49mm cap? They work just as well.  
>> While they may not have the Olympus logo on them, they are also a lot  
>> cheaper and do the job. I have a generic lens cap in the drawer for my  
>> 12-60mm Oly lens, as I am sure I will lose the Olympus cap at some  
>> point. Lens caps are just like that...
>>
>> Nathan
>>
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>> On Nov 23, 2008, at 4:44 AM, Jerry Smith wrote:
>>
>>>    Does anyone have an extra, or know where I can get a 49mm Olympus  
>>> lens cap? I've checked around local and did a quick internet search  
>>> and can find quit a few back ones. Appreciate any help.Jerry
>>>
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