Mod Notes

The Story Behind LensLid: A Durable, Custom Screw-In Lens Cap

Why I Built the LensLid: A Better Lens Cap for Real Shooters If you’ve ever fumbled through your bag trying to figure out which lens is which—flipping it over, squinting at tiny side text, or labeling caps with masking tape like it’s the only option—you’ll know exactly why the LensLid exists. The Inspiration LensLid was inspired by vintage screw-in metal lens caps—the...

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From Clunky to Cine: How to Declick Photo Lenses for Pro Video

Modding for Motion: Why and How to Declick Photo Lenses for Video If you’re a filmmaker using adapted photo lenses, you’ve probably run into the hard stops and audible clicks of a traditional aperture ring. While perfectly fine for still photography, these mechanical detents are less than ideal for video. That’s where declicking comes in. What is Declicking? Declicking is the process...

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