something I made for my lenses so I don't burn a hole in the curtains

[SolaresLarrave]

If I have to walk outside in a sunny day with any of my Leicas, I just close the lens. I also make sure the camera moves a little. As long as the camera moves and the lens is closed, I'm more or less protected from burning a hole in my shutter curtains.

Of course, if I have a lens cap, I use it.

 

[Nokton48]

I keep caps on my lenses when I'm not using them. That does it for me.

 

[Peter_Jones]

If going to the trouble of making one, then why avoid the "Hello Kitty" ones ? (lol)

 

[P. Lynn Miller]

You will no doubt then find this recent (May '10) photo essay, In the Killing Zone.

Thanks for the link, Chris.

Clever idea, Michael... lens masks... It should keep your M from picking up the flu!

 

[Steve M.]

Looks a bit like a shower cap. One very practical use for your invention, other than keeping the sun from burning a hole in your shutter (which is very useful in and of itself) is that you're unlikely to be taking any shots w/ your "lens cap" on. Worth it just for that feature.

You know, not that long ago someone made millions of dollars by putting a plain 'ol rock in a box and selling it as a Pet Rock. You might have another winner here.

Actually, a lens that's closed down all the way will probably burn a hole in a shutter quicker than one that's wide open. Focused light and all that.

 

[Pablito]

If going to the trouble of making one, then why avoid the "Hello Kitty" ones ? (lol)

I would go out of my way to use the hello kitty ones...

 

[Pablito]

a pair of baby socks might work. personally I don't like extra stuff. the hand method always worked for me.

 

[pagpow]

It also helps avoid holes if, when out on a sunny day, you do not leave your lens focused at infinity if it happens to stare at the sun.

Courtesy of
ISFSSKL
International Society for Sun-Safe Knickerfree Lenses