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Simon Forster

@forsteruk.bsky.social

Maker of uncommon lens caps, podcasts, photos, and 3D printed things. Camera gear nerd.

258 Followers  |  172 Following  |  184 Posts  |  Joined: 14.09.2023  |  2.0151

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There's more to half-frame than Olympus! If you are rocking one of these two Mimys, then we have a lens cap for you! #halfframe #yashica #mimy

01.10.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I taught him that trick last week.

29.09.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello to our USA chums! We've hacked our way back onto eBay and Etsy! It's not a great solution, but it works. Tariffs and fees are now integrated into the shipping cost, so there should be no hidden nasties for you (apart from the 10% tariff and a small fee).
#tariff #forsteruk #news #ebay #etsy

29.09.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rejoice! The world's largest range of popular and rare caps for your camera and lenses is available again to my USA friends, only via forsteruk.com

We hope to have Etsy and ebay back online at some point in the future.
#tariff #forsteruk #customer #news

08.09.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Kowa SE is a frequently overlooked camera (I'm guilty as charged). James Forster, however, believes it's a cool camera and needs protection, so he designed a cap for it. Be like James, and protect your Kowa! Available at forsteruk.com #kowa #kowase

22.08.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Correct answer!

01.08.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's a new level of crazy!

01.08.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Give your vintage lens a stylish shield.
Snug, flexible, and ready to protect your glass β€” which colour fits your style best? πŸ‘‡
#vintagelens #canonltm #cameraaccessories
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#filmcommunity #photographygear #lenscap #gearupgrade #canon

01.08.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Alan asked us to make a hood cap for his S-20 Canon hood, and I was pleased to help him out! #canon #reviews #happycustomer

25.07.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#contax #yashica

21.07.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#meyeroptik #pentacon

16.07.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I shall have to pass on your comment to my video editor!

12.07.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Make a video that said, it's easy, they said... #meyeroptik #pentacon

12.07.2025 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Gav, it's the largest range of caps in the world!

08.07.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well the answer is yes and yes! Yes, they are special and yes I have a design which works. I just need to pull my finger out and put them on sale!

07.07.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#exakta

07.07.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The once (quite) humble Nikon L35AF has had a slower rise to cult status than many other compacts, but due to its Sonnar-derived lens, it was always going to get there. Protect yours today with a Forster UK lens cap! forsteruk.com/products/nik... #l35af #nikon #nikonl35af

04.07.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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forsteruk.com/products/oly... #olympus #olympustrip

02.07.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you have a Leica Q (all flavours), there's a good chance you will appreciate a hood cap! Available in a range of colours including red, if you want an even larger red dot on your Q. forsteruk.com/products/lei... #leicaq #forsteruk

30.06.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers!

17.05.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I have a table at Photographica on Sunday next to Chroma Camera, Kosmo Foto and Jaggle. If you see someone in this shirt, it's me! #forsteruk #photographica

17.05.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Lemmyforever

09.05.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Lemmyforever unveiling. #motorhead

09.05.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The short lived Pentina leaf shutter camera had a relatively short life (1961-65). An unsuccessful camera within an unsuccessful segment, it is nonetheless a piece of interesting minimalist design. Owners may now rejoice in having caps available for it! #pentina #ForsterUK

30.04.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This brings me joy, Brian!

28.04.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see one of my Platypuses in action!

28.04.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent! I hope you have a good session.

18.04.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Brazil!

29.03.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Olympus RD (along with the SP, LC, DC and UC) have a larger diameter lens barrel compared to similar looking Olympus cameras such the Trip 35 and RC etc. The lenses of these cameras are legendary, fortuately, they can now be protected! forsteruk.com/products/oly... #olympus #forsteruk

25.03.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm having flashbacks over Witch Space.

21.03.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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