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07-28-2014, 07:37 PM   #1
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Hey guys

I've lost my camera cover ( the screw lid thing that attaches to the actual camera to protect where the lens sits) im a newbie so not sure what is is called.

any ideas where i can get a replacement ? for k-30

sorry if this is not the correct thread im also new to the site

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I just use a lens. I believe it is called a body cap. I just have mine in case I should have to send the camera in for repair. The rest of the time there is a lens on all my bodies
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This twists on.

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Yeah!! that's the one, i want to find mine but i think its gone forever so thank you thank you @specialK this is exactly what i need !!!

a million thank yous

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Here you go

Camera Body CAP FOR Pentax K Mount Generic NEW PK Mount FOR K1000 | eBay
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QuoteOriginally posted by alouise Quote
Yeah!! that's the one
Good news then, the right bit identified, sourced and not expensive to replace, happy days.
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Your much better off with one of those that screw on than the original piece of junk they include now that wont stay on for beans.

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thank you!! unfortunately they are harder to source in Australia then i thought shipping from the above link is $90!!!!!! what the hell for a $3 cap!!! so i have to get my butt over to the city Ted's store! thank guys for helping me identify the actual part
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Not really I looked them up on Ebay AU...... pentax body caps | eBay Any of these would work. (select Austrlia only if you don't like the wait time from Asia)
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