[Tanzer]

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Wow, that looks neat. I must have missed that post ... how did you do that?

[mrNewt]

Wow, that looks neat. I must have missed that post ... how did you do that?

Here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/138-pentax-k-01/247248-my-k-01-his-little-brothers.html

[monsterbento]

Filter adapter & Pentax cap!

[Steve.T]

How about using a UV protector in front of the lens? like this one

Pro 38mm DC Lens MC UV Glass Filter Protector for Fuji F75f85j250s1770s2600 | eBay

Then, say BYE BYE to the lens cap.

[jtkratzer]

Thanks for the info!
I saw a photo of someone's MX-1 where he stuck an old Asahi Pentax lens cap onto the MX-1 factory lens cap - it had just enough space for him to use the pinch cap properly.
I can't seem to find where I saw the photo though

I think this is the post to which you're referring:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/7-pentax-compact-cameras/247934-pentax-mx...ml#post2670747

[seventysixersfan]

How about using a UV protector in front of the lens? like this one

Pro 38mm DC Lens MC UV Glass Filter Protector for Fuji F75f85j250s1770s2600 | eBay

Then, say BYE BYE to the lens cap.

Do you know for sure that this particular protector will fit on the MX-1 lens? This looks like a good solution if it will work. And since it's so cheap, I guess it's worth a try

[Steve.T]

Do you know for sure that this particular protector will fit on the MX-1 lens? This looks like a good solution if it will work. And since it's so cheap, I guess it's worth a try

not sure. I sent an email to the seller asking about the actual dimension of the metal or plastic border, but haven't got reply yet.

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Last edited by Steve.T; 02-23-2014 at 01:25 PM.

[nzkiwi]

I think this is the post to which you're referring:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/7-pentax-compact-cameras/247934-pentax-mx...ml#post2670747

Cheers

[jtkratzer]

Cheers

Saw the posts on that thread a couple minutes ago. I'm interested to see what you come up with.

[mrNewt]

How about using a UV protector in front of the lens? like this one

Pro 38mm DC Lens MC UV Glass Filter Protector for Fuji F75f85j250s1770s2600 | eBay

Then, say BYE BYE to the lens cap.

Will be a waste of money... UV filters are pointless on digital cameras.

[Steve.Ledger]

Will be a waste of money... UV filters are pointless on digital cameras.

Agreed. The MX-1 lens is excellent and sharp, why cover it with some potentially inferior glass to shoot through which may scatter photons all over the place and ruin the IQ. Besides, my understanding is that they were developed for film, not digital.

[seventysixersfan]

Agreed. The MX-1 lens is excellent and sharp, why cover it with some potentially inferior glass to shoot through which may scatter photons all over the place and ruin the IQ. Besides, my understanding is that they were developed for film, not digital.

You've convinced me to skip this accessory.

[Steve.T]

Agreed. The MX-1 lens is excellent and sharp, why cover it with some potentially inferior glass to shoot through which may scatter photons all over the place and ruin the IQ. Besides, my understanding is that they were developed for film, not digital.

I would call it a lens protector rather than a UV filter. The idea is to throw away the original lens cap. Taking off the cap before pressing ON button every time is very inconvenient.

It's like the glass cover in front of a cellphone's camera.

[Steve.Ledger]

Protect if from what? Carelessness?
Problem is, if you smash a filter the glass shards are likely to scratch your lens.

Taking off the cap before pressing ON button every time is very inconvenient.

Come on, it's all part of using a camera - enjoy the experience

[skism]

Thanks for the info!
I saw a photo of someone's MX-1 where he stuck an old Asahi Pentax lens cap onto the MX-1 factory lens cap - it had just enough space for him to use the pinch cap properly.
I can't seem to find where I saw the photo though

That would be me, and here's the photo again. As I said in the other thread, it's a vain little exercise, but it does look rather nice! I find people are often really impressed when they see the Mx1 in person, they notice it and want to have a closer look.