Hook-and-loop Camera Lens Cap Attachment

Here's my quick solution to the old problem of what to do with lens caps while photographing: put hook-and-loop fastener (Velcro or generic) on the lens cap and on the camera strap.

Supplies

• hook and loop fastener
• sewing supplies / machine
• superglue

Step 1: A Decision

Your main decision to make is whether to put the softer loop part of the fastener on the lens cap or on the camera strap. I opted for the loop fastener on the strap so that the strap doesn't have the unpleasantly sharp and raspy hook part on it that might get caught on clothes. I eventually discovered that this has the downside that sometimes the hook fastener on the lens cap get caught in the fabric of a lens or camera case, and the cap gets pulled off. Maybe the other way around would be better, but right now I have multiple cameras with the same setup.

Step 2: Camera Strap

Cut a piece of fastener that fits on your camera strap and sew it on (I suggest slightly rounding the edges when you cut it). I sewed mine on the left side--this way it doesn't get in the way of camera controls and it just feels more natural. As I said in step one, I opted for the loop side on the strap. I suggest a largish piece so it's easy to target it when putting the lens cap on the strap.

Step 3: Lens Cap

Cut a small piece of the opposing fastener (in my case, loop) with rounded edges. A small piece is better, as we don't want it to stick too hard to the camera strap.

Move all optics far away from the lens cap, because superglue can fog things, and then glue the fastener to the lens cap. Let it try dry very thoroughly (maybe half an hour?) before putting it on the lens.