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turff · 02-10-2012, 02:26 PM

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So I came across this on ebay today and was wondering if anyone has seen anything similar for the k5? The seller has several options for several cameras, but the k5 is not of them.

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I am surprised no one else has thought of this yet. You can buy skins for your phones, laptops, mp3, etc. so why not your camera?

I am sure some people will think its a stupid idea, but from the looks of those pictures, they look pretty sleek. Has anyone seen anything like this available for the k5?

Winder · 02-10-2012, 02:54 PM

Weather sealed cameras usually don't come apart in a way that would make this possible. I would like to see some options for a different grip. The K-5 Silver had a better grip on it than the regular K-5 and it would be nice if that was an interchangeable accessory.

juekapasta · 02-10-2012, 03:06 PM

In Germany you could send in your black (normal) K5 to the official Pentax Service Partner. For € 60,- they will change the normal Grip into K5 Silver Grip.

J.

SpecialK · 02-10-2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

I am surprised no one else has thought of this yet.

I'm not, at least for that design.

turff · 02-10-2012, 03:18 PM

Seeing as these are stickers I dont think the weather sealing much matters. These are simply for cosmetic purposes and just stick on over the body. Honestly, though, the quality of these would probably be a problem. They would probably start to peel pretty quickly. I sure think they look sweet though!

Originally posted by juekapasta

In Germany you could send in your black (normal) K5 to the official Pentax Service Partner. For € 60,- they will change the normal Grip into K5 Silver Grip.

J.

Whoa! I was not aware of this! Might have to look into it.

Winder · 02-10-2012, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by juekapasta

In Germany you could send in your black (normal) K5 to the official Pentax Service Partner. For € 60,- they will change the normal Grip into K5 Silver Grip.

J.

Good to know. I will have to look into that option here in the states.

02-10-2012, 02:26 PM	#1
turff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri Photos: Albums Posts: 135	k5 custom skins? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. So I came across this on ebay today and was wondering if anyone has seen anything similar for the k5? The seller has several options for several cameras, but the k5 is not of them. eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices I am surprised no one else has thought of this yet. You can buy skins for your phones, laptops, mp3, etc. so why not your camera? I am sure some people will think its a stupid idea, but from the looks of those pictures, they look pretty sleek. Has anyone seen anything like this available for the k5?

02-10-2012, 03:06 PM	#3
juekapasta New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	K5 Silver-Grip In Germany you could send in your black (normal) K5 to the official Pentax Service Partner. For € 60,- they will change the normal Grip into K5 Silver Grip. J.

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02-10-2012, 02:54 PM	#2
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Weather sealed cameras usually don't come apart in a way that would make this possible. I would like to see some options for a different grip. The K-5 Silver had a better grip on it than the regular K-5 and it would be nice if that was an interchangeable accessory.

02-10-2012, 03:17 PM	#4
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Quote: I am surprised no one else has thought of this yet. I'm not, at least for that design.

02-10-2012, 03:18 PM	#5
turff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri Photos: Albums Posts: 135 Original Poster	Seeing as these are stickers I dont think the weather sealing much matters. These are simply for cosmetic purposes and just stick on over the body. Honestly, though, the quality of these would probably be a problem. They would probably start to peel pretty quickly. I sure think they look sweet though! Originally posted by juekapasta In Germany you could send in your black (normal) K5 to the official Pentax Service Partner. For € 60,- they will change the normal Grip into K5 Silver Grip. J. Whoa! I was not aware of this! Might have to look into it.

02-10-2012, 03:27 PM	#6
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by juekapasta In Germany you could send in your black (normal) K5 to the official Pentax Service Partner. For € 60,- they will change the normal Grip into K5 Silver Grip. J. Good to know. I will have to look into that option here in the states.

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