Does anyone make this?

Auzzie-Phoenix · 05-05-2015, 02:25 AM

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A K-mount body cap that actually locks into the mount like a lens would? Seriously would be nice to have one. The cap that came with the k-50 doesn't like to stay on all the time, especially in cold weather. If nobody makes one, maybe PF should have some custom designed to sell to members... lol.

Caver · 05-05-2015, 02:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix

A K-mount body cap that actually locks into the mount like a lens would? Seriously would be nice to have one. The cap that came with the k-50 doesn't like to stay on all the time, especially in cold weather. If nobody makes one, maybe PF should have some custom designed to sell to members... lol.

There are lots of third party body caps available, which locks into the mount.
for example: Sensei Body Cap for Pentax K Mount Cameras BC-P B&H Photo Video
Or just do a search on ebay.... And yes, those body caps included in the original package are good just for that: protecting the camera inside during the transport in the original box...[COLOR="Silver"]

---------- Post added 05-05-15 at 11:59 ----------

...just a fast search for k-mount body cap:
New Camera Body Cap for Pentax K Mount Generic PK Mount for K1000 MX KM | eBay

Timd · 05-05-2015, 03:43 AM - **1 Like**

The one that comes with the 1.4x converter has an indent where the locking pin goes... although to purchase the 1.4x converter just for the body cap is expensive. But then you get a free 1.4x converter as well!!!

Circuits · 05-05-2015, 03:54 AM

I bought this one about a year ago, but it is now only available from "other sellers". The one I got is the same that comes with the teleconverter. It works great.

Amazon.com : PENTAX body Cap mount K 31007 : Camera Lens Caps : Camera & Photo

kev.pride · 05-05-2015, 03:59 AM - **1 Like**

I must be different, but the only time I have ever used a body cap is when I sell the camera sans lens.

A lens is always fitted ready to take a photo.

Kevin

Na Horuk · 05-05-2015, 04:01 AM - **1 Like**

You can just buy one of those K-mount pinhole lenses or DA 40mm XS

Plus, you dont have to waste time removing it and mounting a lens if you need to take a photo fast

Caver · 05-05-2015, 04:37 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

You can just buy one of those K-mount pinhole lenses or DA 40mm XS

Plus, you dont have to waste time removing it and mounting a lens if you need to take a photo fast

^^ This is the best solution

digital029art · 05-05-2015, 07:22 AM

lol .. nobody will take a 'photo fast' with a pinhole cam!

But those index and lock into the mount with a twist. The nicest body caps are the knurled Asahi one's from the 70's, but there's generic versions of those (Vivitar, Tamron, etc..).
Just look for the index mark on the cap!

**jrpower10** · 05-05-2015, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by kev.pride

I must be different, but the only time I have ever used a body cap is when I sell the camera sans lens.
A lens is always fitted ready to take a photo.

True for me as well when I'm at home, but sometimes when I'm travelling I use body caps instead as I can be more efficient with space, particularly if I'm carrying 2 bodies. My bags really only accomodate one body with lens attached.

I bought two body caps a few years ago off of ebay. They work fine.

Auzzie-Phoenix · 05-05-2015, 10:41 AM

Lol... my bag is so full that I can't fit the camera in it with a lens mounted (even the 28 f/2.8 M). As long as I know they exist I can order one now. None of the ones I had searched on amazon looked to lock into the k mount, so I must've searched with the wrong keywords. I'll order one from b&h, just gotta locate one of the advertiser links on the site so the site gets credit for the sale.

pete-tarmigan · 05-05-2015, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix

A K-mount body cap that actually locks into the mount like a lens would? Seriously would be nice to have one. The cap that came with the k-50 doesn't like to stay on all the time, especially in cold weather. If nobody makes one, maybe PF should have some custom designed to sell to members... lol.

B&H lists one made by "Sensei". Op/Tech USA make them for Canon and Nikon, so maybe they make them for Pentax too. The Op/Tech caps are designed to keep moisture and dust out with a thermoplastic rubber seal, hence their greater price.

They used to come standard with Pentax camera bodies, at least until the mid-1980s. I'm not sure when they quit. Some people claim that they cause undue wear on the mount's electrical contacts. I always assumed Pentax quit including them because they were more expensive to make than the push-on caps.

Not a Number · 05-05-2015, 04:22 PM

Just search eBay with the following:

body cap k pentax -screw -screwmount

You'll get all sorts of hits at all price ranges from 3rd party knock-offs to Pentax OEM. The search picks up the press on caps too, but it is easy enough to tell from the pictures what sort of cap it is.

Auzzie-Phoenix · 05-05-2015, 11:09 PM

I ordered 3 of the sensei's from B&H before heading to work today (one plus future spares due to wear/tear/incidental damage/etc...).

Jonathan Mac · 05-06-2015, 12:28 AM

The main repairer of old Pentax cameras in the UK recommends the newer ones because the plastic of the older ones can eventually split and small shards can fall into the mirror mechanism and damage it.

I have a lot of the older style and use them on my old film cameras. My DSLRs are rarely without a lens and when they are I prefer to use the newer white push-on ones, just in case.

05-05-2015, 02:25 AM	#1
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020	Does anyone make this? 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. A K-mount body cap that actually locks into the mount like a lens would? Seriously would be nice to have one. The cap that came with the k-50 doesn't like to stay on all the time, especially in cold weather. If nobody makes one, maybe PF should have some custom designed to sell to members... lol.

05-05-2015, 07:29 AM	#9
jrpower10 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Richland, Washington, USA Posts: 935	Originally posted by kev.pride I must be different, but the only time I have ever used a body cap is when I sell the camera sans lens. A lens is always fitted ready to take a photo. True for me as well when I'm at home, but sometimes when I'm travelling I use body caps instead as I can be more efficient with space, particularly if I'm carrying 2 bodies. My bags really only accomodate one body with lens attached. I bought two body caps a few years ago off of ebay. They work fine. Last edited by jrpower10; 05-05-2015 at 08:00 AM.

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05-05-2015, 02:57 AM - 1 Like	#2
Caver Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hungary (ex-pat from Transylvania, Romania) Photos: Gallery Posts: 541	Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix A K-mount body cap that actually locks into the mount like a lens would? Seriously would be nice to have one. The cap that came with the k-50 doesn't like to stay on all the time, especially in cold weather. If nobody makes one, maybe PF should have some custom designed to sell to members... lol. There are lots of third party body caps available, which locks into the mount. for example: Sensei Body Cap for Pentax K Mount Cameras BC-P B&H Photo Video Or just do a search on ebay.... And yes, those body caps included in the original package are good just for that: protecting the camera inside during the transport in the original box...[COLOR="Silver"] ---------- Post added 05-05-15 at 11:59 ---------- ...just a fast search for k-mount body cap: New Camera Body Cap for Pentax K Mount Generic PK Mount for K1000 MX KM \| eBay

05-05-2015, 03:43 AM - 1 Like	#3
Timd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Town, SA Posts: 262	The one that comes with the 1.4x converter has an indent where the locking pin goes... although to purchase the 1.4x converter just for the body cap is expensive. But then you get a free 1.4x converter as well!!!

05-05-2015, 03:54 AM	#4
Circuits New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 10	I bought this one about a year ago, but it is now only available from "other sellers". The one I got is the same that comes with the teleconverter. It works great. Amazon.com : PENTAX body Cap mount K 31007 : Camera Lens Caps : Camera & Photo

05-05-2015, 03:59 AM - 1 Like	#5
kev.pride Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Modbury North, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 351	I must be different, but the only time I have ever used a body cap is when I sell the camera sans lens. A lens is always fitted ready to take a photo. Kevin

05-05-2015, 04:01 AM - 1 Like	#6
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	You can just buy one of those K-mount pinhole lenses or DA 40mm XS Plus, you dont have to waste time removing it and mounting a lens if you need to take a photo fast

05-05-2015, 04:37 AM	#7
Caver Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hungary (ex-pat from Transylvania, Romania) Photos: Gallery Posts: 541	Originally posted by Na Horuk You can just buy one of those K-mount pinhole lenses or DA 40mm XS Plus, you dont have to waste time removing it and mounting a lens if you need to take a photo fast ^^ This is the best solution

05-05-2015, 07:22 AM	#8
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	lol .. nobody will take a 'photo fast' with a pinhole cam! But those index and lock into the mount with a twist. The nicest body caps are the knurled Asahi one's from the 70's, but there's generic versions of those (Vivitar, Tamron, etc..). Just look for the index mark on the cap!

05-05-2015, 10:41 AM	#10
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020 Original Poster	Lol... my bag is so full that I can't fit the camera in it with a lens mounted (even the 28 f/2.8 M). As long as I know they exist I can order one now. None of the ones I had searched on amazon looked to lock into the k mount, so I must've searched with the wrong keywords. I'll order one from b&h, just gotta locate one of the advertiser links on the site so the site gets credit for the sale.

05-05-2015, 02:46 PM	#11
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix A K-mount body cap that actually locks into the mount like a lens would? Seriously would be nice to have one. The cap that came with the k-50 doesn't like to stay on all the time, especially in cold weather. If nobody makes one, maybe PF should have some custom designed to sell to members... lol. B&H lists one made by "Sensei". Op/Tech USA make them for Canon and Nikon, so maybe they make them for Pentax too. The Op/Tech caps are designed to keep moisture and dust out with a thermoplastic rubber seal, hence their greater price. They used to come standard with Pentax camera bodies, at least until the mid-1980s. I'm not sure when they quit. Some people claim that they cause undue wear on the mount's electrical contacts. I always assumed Pentax quit including them because they were more expensive to make than the push-on caps.

05-05-2015, 04:22 PM	#12
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Just search eBay with the following: body cap k pentax -screw -screwmount You'll get all sorts of hits at all price ranges from 3rd party knock-offs to Pentax OEM. The search picks up the press on caps too, but it is easy enough to tell from the pictures what sort of cap it is.

05-05-2015, 11:09 PM	#13
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020 Original Poster	I ordered 3 of the sensei's from B&H before heading to work today (one plus future spares due to wear/tear/incidental damage/etc...).

05-06-2015, 12:28 AM	#14
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	The main repairer of old Pentax cameras in the UK recommends the newer ones because the plastic of the older ones can eventually split and small shards can fall into the mirror mechanism and damage it. I have a lot of the older style and use them on my old film cameras. My DSLRs are rarely without a lens and when they are I prefer to use the newer white push-on ones, just in case.