Jelico Posted June 7, 2010 Share #1 Â Posted June 7, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I don't know do you all have problems with the lens cap, but mine has been falling off all the time and eventually I lost it. It was falling off even in the bag, just from bag movement, I don't know if Leica is proud of such a "design". I am looking for replacement, any suggestions ? please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ezc203 Posted June 7, 2010 Share #2 Â Posted June 7, 2010 Replace the lens cap/ring with a 75mm Summarit lens hood/cap. Seriously hinders the pocketability, but really protects the retractable lens barrel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00ligan Posted June 7, 2010 Share #3 Â Posted June 7, 2010 Can't offer a solution but yes, I found the same thing and have read recently others complaining too. One more little mistake on the X1.. pity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelico Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share #4 Â Posted June 7, 2010 Can't offer a solution but yes, I found the same thing and have read recently others complaining too. One more little mistake on the X1.. pity. Â Thanks, I found one spare 46mm lens cap for Elmarit 90/2.8 which fits quite well, and its much smaller than the original lens cap. Will do for time being..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzel Posted June 7, 2010 Share #5 Â Posted June 7, 2010 My left trousers pocket is for the cap as it used to be with all other cameras. I would hate to attach it with an ugly string. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelico Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share #6 Â Posted June 8, 2010 As a follow up...the best fit so far is with lens cap for Ricoh Caplio GX100/200, it sits firmly, very slim, not easy to fall off and even makes X1 more pocketable than with the original lens cap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted June 8, 2010 Share #7 Â Posted June 8, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Leica sells the replacement for $30... e-mail them. I lost mine, but have just been using it without one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00ligan Posted June 8, 2010 Share #8 Â Posted June 8, 2010 Panasonic 20mm fits perfectly and stays on much better, also protrudes a touch less....but it says lummox across the front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad robot Posted June 8, 2010 Share #9 Â Posted June 8, 2010 My lens cap fits so well I can pick up the camera (over a soft surface!) just by the lens cap, it has never fallen off. I would suggest that the cap is faulty, and should be replaced under warranty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzel Posted June 14, 2010 Share #10  Posted June 14, 2010 My lens cap fits so well I can pick up the camera (over a soft surface!) just by the lens cap, it has never fallen off. I would suggest that the cap is faulty, and should be replaced under warranty  All caps for all Leicas (Ms and Rs) have similar caps. I have never lost a single one since the last four decades. I have total 8 Leica Lenses. What is the discussion? X1 is a LEICA ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbob Posted June 14, 2010 Share #11 Â Posted June 14, 2010 All caps for all Leicas (Ms and Rs) have similar caps. I have never lost a single one since the last four decades. I have total 8 Leica Lenses. What is the discussion? X1 is a LEICA ! Â I haven't lost my X1 cap yet, but it has so many dents now that it's losing the shape needed to stay on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00ligan Posted June 14, 2010 Share #12 Â Posted June 14, 2010 Just from banking around in your pocket? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbob Posted June 14, 2010 Share #13 Â Posted June 14, 2010 Just from banking around in your pocket? Â Dropped many times, pavement and concrete. Fortunately not down a sewer yet, but it's inevitable. If I ever have to get a replacement, I'm going to get a hole drilled or ring attached, like the DL4/LX3. I'd still be using the LX3, but it's just too small for my hands, and a grip doesn't help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted June 15, 2010 Share #14 Â Posted June 15, 2010 Mine fell on the subway tracks... :-( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiILX1 Posted June 15, 2010 Share #15 Â Posted June 15, 2010 OK- My X1 will arrive soon- what should I do right away to make sure I don't lose this lens cap? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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