Turn camera on with lens cap in place?

roxiemyhorse · 03-10-2019, 08:01 AM

I could not find the answer to this in the operating manual...can I turn the camera on with a lense on the camera and the lens cap on, or will this mess up the lens?

Pentax KP

Aaron28 · 03-10-2019, 08:08 AM

should be fine.....do it quite often....intentionally or not

happy shooting!

roxiemyhorse · 03-10-2019, 08:14 AM

Thanks!!

**c.a.m** · 03-10-2019, 08:17 AM - **1 Like**

Turning on the camera with a lens cap in place does not cause any problems.

It's similar to using a camera in a very dark room.

- Craig

**pepperberry farm** · 03-10-2019, 08:28 AM

happens to me - cannot harm the camera or lens...

Not a Number · 03-10-2019, 10:27 AM - **1 Like**

Why not? Just remember to remove the cap before taking any pictures

Paul the Sunman · 03-10-2019, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Why not? Just remember to remove the cap before taking any pictures

Usually not a problem with SLRs.

**aslyfox** · 03-10-2019, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Why not? Just remember to remove the cap before taking any pictures

I remember my dad saying that a couple of the benefits of his Yashica SLR was that you knew if you left on the lens cap on or if your finger was in front of the lens

Not a Number · 03-10-2019, 04:34 PM

The black viewfinder will remind you of what you had forgotten to do

**rogerstg** · 03-11-2019, 01:45 PM

The only danger seems to be feeling foolish.

**aslyfox** · 03-11-2019, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by rogerstg

The only danger seems to be a feeling foolish.

let s/he who has not done the same " throw the first stone "

**rogerstg** · 03-11-2019, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

let s/he who has not done the same " throw the first stone "

You misunderstood: I'm not criticizing, I speak from my own experience and I'm pretty certain that anyone that's ever held an SLR would not pass judgement on leaving the lens cap on. It was worse with manual viewfinder cameras, one could shoot a whole roll before realizing the lens cap was still on.

**aslyfox** · 03-11-2019, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by rogerstg

You misunderstood: I'm not criticizing, I speak from my own experience and I'm pretty certain that anyone that's ever held an SLR would not pass judgement on leaving the lens cap on. It was worse with manual viewfinder cameras, one could shoot a whole roll before realizing the lens cap was still on.

I'm just kidding around I didn't think you were criticizing

sorry about my sense of humor

**rogerstg** · 03-11-2019, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

sorry about my sense of humor

No problem, it goes both ways. It's difficult to tell exactly the demeanor of what's written compared to seeing in person.

emalvick · 03-11-2019, 03:21 PM

I was going to say, who hasn't done that at least once if not at least 10 times. I find it happens most often when I am in a rush to capture a shot only to miss it because I forgot to take the lens cap off (or I am stupidly trying to figure out why the viewfinder is dark). It's right up there with forgetting to turn the camera on or forgetting the card is out of the camera because I was downloading the photos off of it.

For me it has gotten worse; some of it age, some is because I am a parent of a toddler and get distracted about as often as I want to catch the moment said toddler does something cute or silly.

Thankfully, the cameras are forgiving and don't fully punish you for stupidity beyond that doh moment.

03-10-2019, 08:01 AM	#1
roxiemyhorse Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 36	Turn camera on with lens cap in place? I could not find the answer to this in the operating manual...can I turn the camera on with a lense on the camera and the lens cap on, or will this mess up the lens? Pentax KP

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03-10-2019, 08:08 AM	#2
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	should be fine.....do it quite often....intentionally or not happy shooting!

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roxiemyhorse Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 36 Original Poster	Thanks!!

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c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194	Turning on the camera with a lens cap in place does not cause any problems. It's similar to using a camera in a very dark room. - Craig

03-10-2019, 08:28 AM	#5
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	happens to me - cannot harm the camera or lens...

03-10-2019, 10:27 AM - 1 Like	#6
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Why not? Just remember to remove the cap before taking any pictures

03-10-2019, 03:36 PM	#7
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Originally posted by Not a Number Why not? Just remember to remove the cap before taking any pictures Usually not a problem with SLRs.

03-10-2019, 04:29 PM	#8
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by Not a Number Why not? Just remember to remove the cap before taking any pictures I remember my dad saying that a couple of the benefits of his Yashica SLR was that you knew if you left on the lens cap on or if your finger was in front of the lens

03-10-2019, 04:34 PM	#9
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	The black viewfinder will remind you of what you had forgotten to do

03-11-2019, 02:17 PM	#11
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by rogerstg The only danger seems to be a feeling foolish. let s/he who has not done the same " throw the first stone "

03-11-2019, 02:48 PM	#12
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by aslyfox let s/he who has not done the same " throw the first stone " You misunderstood: I'm not criticizing, I speak from my own experience and I'm pretty certain that anyone that's ever held an SLR would not pass judgement on leaving the lens cap on. It was worse with manual viewfinder cameras, one could shoot a whole roll before realizing the lens cap was still on.

03-11-2019, 02:55 PM	#13
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by rogerstg You misunderstood: I'm not criticizing, I speak from my own experience and I'm pretty certain that anyone that's ever held an SLR would not pass judgement on leaving the lens cap on. It was worse with manual viewfinder cameras, one could shoot a whole roll before realizing the lens cap was still on. I'm just kidding around I didn't think you were criticizing sorry about my sense of humor

03-11-2019, 03:12 PM	#14
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by aslyfox sorry about my sense of humor No problem, it goes both ways. It's difficult to tell exactly the demeanor of what's written compared to seeing in person.

03-11-2019, 03:21 PM	#15
emalvick Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Davis, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,642	I was going to say, who hasn't done that at least once if not at least 10 times. I find it happens most often when I am in a rush to capture a shot only to miss it because I forgot to take the lens cap off (or I am stupidly trying to figure out why the viewfinder is dark). It's right up there with forgetting to turn the camera on or forgetting the card is out of the camera because I was downloading the photos off of it. For me it has gotten worse; some of it age, some is because I am a parent of a toddler and get distracted about as often as I want to catch the moment said toddler does something cute or silly. Thankfully, the cameras are forgiving and don't fully punish you for stupidity beyond that doh moment.