Pentax K-01 Leather Half Case

This leather half case is the result of many prototypes and it’s the first one that’s ready for some more testing before I make the changes that I’m planning for the second revision.

I made the case by hand from vegetable tanned kangaroo leather and red pigskin lining.

I added the small buckles because I wanted to have the case very secure on the camera. This way, any straps are added straight to the case!

Limitations:

I opted for not having a door to get access to the SD card, because I usually don’t shoot more than 1 SD card in a day. You have to take off one side and bend the case down to open the SD card slot. This can be done without removing the tripod screw/quick-release plate.

I also didn’t add a cut-out for the IR receiver in the front because I rarely need it.

Coming Up:

• slightly revised dimensions
• integrated hand strap
• slightly repositioned tripod screw hole
• no stitching and lining along the straps that go through the loops on the camera (since these would probably wear out over time)
• different colours, buckles and other options
• I want to explore the idea of adding a front cover for various lens combinations.
• ability to attach certain LCD hoods/mirrors

It’s just a little bit steampunk, a little bit 60′s Batmobile…