Group buy - silicone skin for K-5

adamfogerty · 01-24-2012, 11:57 AM

Hi guys,

I posted a while ago asking if anyone knew of any products like Camera Armor for the K-5 (original thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5-forum/124744-camera-armor-k-5-a.html )

I used to use Camera Armor on my K10D. Even though the cameras are rugged and weather sealed, it gave me additional peace of mind.

Anyway back on topic - I recently renewed my search (as the original thread came up fruitless) and came across some products for other cameras, but nothing for the K-5.

I've been in contact with Discovered, who make this Easy Cover for Canons and Nikons:

easyCover camera case | Discovered

While they don't currently make one for the K-5, they have entertained my idea's of a limited production run if I could get enough commitments to buy.

So the first step is testing the waters - Would anyone else be interested in purchasing one of these?

I've no idea on what the pricing would be, but from seeing some online it looks to be in the $50 USD range.

Thanks,

Adam

Last edited by adamfogerty; 01-24-2012 at 01:12 PM.

abieleck · 01-24-2012, 12:16 PM

I used Camera Armor on my K10D as well. Like you said, it is nice to have the extra protection against bumps, drops and while it was packed away in my back-country hiking backpack. I would be interested if they made a K5 version.

callmeraymon · 01-24-2012, 12:43 PM

How does it handle dust? I know the silicon covers on my other devices attract dust. Though with the K-5 you could just rinse the whole setup at once.

imtheguy · 01-24-2012, 01:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Looks like it would at least keep the lens release button from popping off

**Jetfin** · 01-24-2012, 01:16 PM

I would also be interested in purchasing at least one of these skins. Last year purchased the K20D version with the hope of using it on my K200D - it did not fit well enough to use (no surprise), but I was impressed by the level of protection it would give to a matching camera body.

forensicscientist · 01-24-2012, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by imtheguy

Looks like it would at least keep the lens release button from popping off

Nominated for best post of the day! Hilarious.....(but true)

mikeSF · 01-24-2012, 01:47 PM

i always shoot with the vertical grip attached. would this interfere with the grip attaching to the body?

cali92rs · 01-24-2012, 01:57 PM

I would be interested...whether I actually buy it, we'll see

excanonfd · 01-24-2012, 02:10 PM

Does these silicone skins do anything to muffle the mirror slap noise? Maybe if there was a cover available for the prism/built-in flash it might be more effective(?).

ggeorge11 · 01-24-2012, 03:49 PM

I have 2 K5's I am in for two!!!!

dane.dawg · 01-24-2012, 05:06 PM

I would take one..

**dadipentak** · 01-24-2012, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by imtheguy

Looks like it would at least keep the lens release button from popping off

Originally posted by forensicscientist

Nominated for best post of the day! Hilarious.....(but true)

Second the nomination!

RonHendriks1966 · 01-24-2012, 05:32 PM

I had a thread about this a while ago. For another manufacturer, but they needed an order for at least 1.000 items. How is that with this product?

rtpguy · 01-24-2012, 07:14 PM

Was just going to ask the same as Ron - what's the MOQ required here?

For a reasonable price, I'd be in, and especially if it covers the lens release button, as noted.

donny brook · 01-26-2012, 10:21 AM

Up to $ 50 I'm very interested. Push it towards $75 and I get "iffy."

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01-24-2012, 11:57 AM	#1
adamfogerty Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 47	Group buy - silicone skin for K-5 Hi guys, I posted a while ago asking if anyone knew of any products like Camera Armor for the K-5 (original thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5-forum/124744-camera-armor-k-5-a.html ) I used to use Camera Armor on my K10D. Even though the cameras are rugged and weather sealed, it gave me additional peace of mind. Anyway back on topic - I recently renewed my search (as the original thread came up fruitless) and came across some products for other cameras, but nothing for the K-5. I've been in contact with Discovered, who make this Easy Cover for Canons and Nikons: easyCover camera case \| Discovered While they don't currently make one for the K-5, they have entertained my idea's of a limited production run if I could get enough commitments to buy. So the first step is testing the waters - Would anyone else be interested in purchasing one of these? I've no idea on what the pricing would be, but from seeing some online it looks to be in the $50 USD range. Thanks, Adam Last edited by adamfogerty; 01-24-2012 at 01:12 PM.

01-26-2012, 10:21 AM	#15
donny brook New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brookfield, Illinois Posts: 1	Also interested Up to $ 50 I'm very interested. Push it towards $75 and I get "iffy."

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abieleck Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 799	I used Camera Armor on my K10D as well. Like you said, it is nice to have the extra protection against bumps, drops and while it was packed away in my back-country hiking backpack. I would be interested if they made a K5 version.

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callmeraymon Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 61	How does it handle dust? I know the silicon covers on my other devices attract dust. Though with the K-5 you could just rinse the whole setup at once.

01-24-2012, 01:10 PM - 2 Likes	#4
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Looks like it would at least keep the lens release button from popping off

01-24-2012, 01:16 PM	#5
Jetfin Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 23	I would also be interested in purchasing at least one of these skins. Last year purchased the K20D version with the hope of using it on my K200D - it did not fit well enough to use (no surprise), but I was impressed by the level of protection it would give to a matching camera body.

01-24-2012, 01:23 PM	#6
forensicscientist Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DFW Texas and Michigan - I commute :) Posts: 1,012	Originally posted by imtheguy Looks like it would at least keep the lens release button from popping off Nominated for best post of the day! Hilarious.....(but true)

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mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	i always shoot with the vertical grip attached. would this interfere with the grip attaching to the body?

01-24-2012, 01:57 PM	#8
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	I would be interested...whether I actually buy it, we'll see

01-24-2012, 02:10 PM	#9
excanonfd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,421	Does these silicone skins do anything to muffle the mirror slap noise? Maybe if there was a cover available for the prism/built-in flash it might be more effective(?).

01-24-2012, 03:49 PM	#10
ggeorge11 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 218	I have 2 K5's I am in for two!!!!

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01-24-2012, 05:26 PM	#12
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by imtheguy Looks like it would at least keep the lens release button from popping off Originally posted by forensicscientist Nominated for best post of the day! Hilarious.....(but true) Second the nomination!

01-24-2012, 05:32 PM	#13
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	I had a thread about this a while ago. For another manufacturer, but they needed an order for at least 1.000 items. How is that with this product?

01-24-2012, 07:14 PM	#14
rtpguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NC Posts: 206	Was just going to ask the same as Ron - what's the MOQ required here? For a reasonable price, I'd be in, and especially if it covers the lens release button, as noted.