Still Life Pentax 100 Years Of History Hot Shoe Cover

Pentax 100 Years Of History Hot Shoe Cover · **3 Likes**

The 100 Years of Pentax hot shoe cover arrived yesterday. I was quite surprised to see the size of the box it shipped in. The box is large enough to have shipped my K-1, the battery grip, extra battery, and a kit lens (although I got the body only when I picked up the K-1).

I suppose they wanted to ensure the safety of the hot shoe cover, eh?

The box:

Just inside the top flap, the invoice/packing slip, a nice thank you card, and a Pentax branded lens wiper (not branded with the 100 Years of Pentax logo, why?).

Peel back a layer of the wrinkled craft paper packing, and in the middle of the box was the tiny package holding the cover.

The contents of the package:

A padded envelope would have been enough.

I recall someone asking in a discussion thread here where it is made. This removes all doubt, I think:

It is very well made, from a solid chunk of metal, non ferrous, but hard. Looks a bit like titanium, but I couldn't say for sure. Quite heavy. The etched finish soils easily, and fingerprints quickly turn a color that makes me think corrosion.

There is a small "L" shaped tab riveted on, at the rear. It looks like highly polished stainless steel, a very high grade of stainless, as it also is non magnetic.

The PENTAX 100 Years Of History looks to have been created when the rest of the main piece was etched, using a mask. I suspect the finish is some sort of chemical conversion etching of the metal it is made from, forming a corrosion resistant coating consisting of the parent metal, and a combination of other compounds that create a protective outer layer.

Posing on my K5IIs.

Now residing on the K-1. Overall, I like it, an awesome accessory, showing pride in my chosen camera brand, and the longevity of it.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Not a Number · 12-24-2019, 01:56 PM - **1 Like**

Awesome, thank you for sharing. Looks good on the black body (IMO).

Snapppy · 12-24-2019, 02:06 PM - **1 Like**

Cool, thanks for the pics - that package size surprises me too haha.

bertwert · 12-24-2019, 02:12 PM - **1 Like**

Pretty cool, and how thoughtful of then to send you plenty of paper as tinder for your fireplace!

Racer X 69 · 12-24-2019, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Pretty cool, and how thoughtful of then to send you plenty of paper as tinder for your fireplace!

Tinder for a propane fireplace.

I never would have thought.

cheesy

reh321 · 12-24-2019, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The 100 Years of Pentax hot shoe cover arrived yesterday. I was quite surprised to see the size of the box it shipped in. The box is large enough to have shipped my K-1, the battery grip, extra battery, and a kit lens (although I got the body only when I picked up the K-1).

I suppose they wanted to ensure the safety of the hot shoe cover, eh?

Just inside the top flap, the invoice/packing slip, a nice thank you card, and a Pentax branded lens wiper (not branded with the 100 Years of Pentax logo, why?).

Peel back a layer of the wrinkled craft paper packing, and in the middle of the box was the tiny package holding the cover.

The contents of the package:

A padded envelope would have been enough.

Yes, a padded envelope would have sufficed, but think of all the pennies needed to pay for this packing, and then all the labor for actually doing it.
Thank you for spending the money and then sharing the experience with us.

Racer X 69 · 12-24-2019, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by reh321

Thank you for spending the money and then sharing the experience with us.

Meh, it's only an hour's pay (on overtime).

**PJ1** · 12-24-2019, 02:43 PM - **1 Like**

Put it away. That is your retirement investment!

Wasp · 12-24-2019, 03:07 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks for an awesome unboxing report. I am looking forward to the next part. How about a performance review and user friendliness assessment?

bertwert · 12-24-2019, 03:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Tinder for a propane fireplace.

I never would have thought.

:cheesy:

I see. Maybe not then

I was sure you had a wood stove.

STARHUNTER94 · 12-24-2019, 04:54 PM - **1 Like**

Very nice - jealous!

Liney · 12-24-2019, 05:09 PM - **1 Like**

Fantastic thread, great images and something to keep for the grandchildren when all cameras are on phones!

Imp · 12-24-2019, 08:35 PM - **1 Like**

Packaging sometimes creates the bests laughs

its really overrated. lack of packaging from stores is one of my favorite things

Racer X 69 · 12-25-2019, 08:07 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

I see. Maybe not then

I was sure you had a wood stove.

Here you go Bert, I lit a fire in the fireplace.

With a remote control even.

Merry Christmas.

bertwert · 12-25-2019, 08:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

With a remote control even.

Oh I wish, went outside this morning at 6 to bring in about 50 lbs of wood. Stacked in the fire, split kindling, then lit the fire. One match only mind you.

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12-24-2019, 01:56 PM - 1 Like	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Awesome, thank you for sharing. Looks good on the black body (IMO).

12-24-2019, 02:06 PM - 1 Like	#3
Snapppy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 485	Cool, thanks for the pics - that package size surprises me too haha.

12-24-2019, 02:12 PM - 1 Like	#4
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Pretty cool, and how thoughtful of then to send you plenty of paper as tinder for your fireplace!

12-24-2019, 02:24 PM	#5
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert Pretty cool, and how thoughtful of then to send you plenty of paper as tinder for your fireplace! Tinder for a propane fireplace. I never would have thought.

12-24-2019, 02:33 PM	#6
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The 100 Years of Pentax hot shoe cover arrived yesterday. I was quite surprised to see the size of the box it shipped in. The box is large enough to have shipped my K-1, the battery grip, extra battery, and a kit lens (although I got the body only when I picked up the K-1). I suppose they wanted to ensure the safety of the hot shoe cover, eh? Just inside the top flap, the invoice/packing slip, a nice thank you card, and a Pentax branded lens wiper (not branded with the 100 Years of Pentax logo, why?). Peel back a layer of the wrinkled craft paper packing, and in the middle of the box was the tiny package holding the cover. The contents of the package: A padded envelope would have been enough. Yes, a padded envelope would have sufficed, but think of all the pennies needed to pay for this packing, and then all the labor for actually doing it. Thank you for spending the money and then sharing the experience with us.

12-24-2019, 02:40 PM	#7
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 Thank you for spending the money and then sharing the experience with us. Meh, it's only an hour's pay (on overtime).

12-24-2019, 02:43 PM - 1 Like	#8
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Put it away. That is your retirement investment!

12-24-2019, 03:07 PM - 1 Like	#9
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Thanks for an awesome unboxing report. I am looking forward to the next part. How about a performance review and user friendliness assessment?

12-24-2019, 03:19 PM - 1 Like	#10
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Tinder for a propane fireplace. I never would have thought. :cheesy: I see. Maybe not then I was sure you had a wood stove.

12-24-2019, 04:54 PM - 1 Like	#11
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	Very nice - jealous!

12-24-2019, 05:09 PM - 1 Like	#12
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Fantastic thread, great images and something to keep for the grandchildren when all cameras are on phones!

12-24-2019, 08:35 PM - 1 Like	#13
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Packaging sometimes creates the bests laughs its really overrated. lack of packaging from stores is one of my favorite things

12-25-2019, 08:07 AM - 2 Likes	#14
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert I see. Maybe not then I was sure you had a wood stove. Here you go Bert, I lit a fire in the fireplace. With a remote control even. Merry Christmas.

12-25-2019, 08:15 AM - 1 Like	#15
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Racer X 69 With a remote control even. Oh I wish, went outside this morning at 6 to bring in about 50 lbs of wood. Stacked in the fire, split kindling, then lit the fire. One match only mind you.