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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Events have conspired to curb my enthusiasm for photography this year, so bolting a Kodak Ektar 7.5 inch f/4.5 large format lens onto my #Hasselblad is the only obvious solution.

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

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

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Give your vintage lens a stylish shield. Snug, flexible, and ready to protect your glass — which colour fits your style best? 👇 #vintagelens #canonltm #cameraaccessories . . . . . #filmcommunity #photographygear #lenscap #gearupgrade #canon

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

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

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Make a video that said, it's easy, they said... #meyeroptik #pentacon

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

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

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

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

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Great to see one of my Platypuses in action!

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

The Soligor Spot Sensor-II is an example of a piece of photographic equipment which goes under the radar. This well-made spot meter is equipped with a needle which provides more nuance than a digital meter. Keep yours safe with a Forster UK lens cap! forsteruk.com/products/sol...

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Soligor Spot Sensor II Flexible Lens Caps By Forster UK

Soligor Spot Sensor II Flexible Lens Caps by Forster UK. Save 10% on multi-buys! Eco-friendly 3D print, vibrant shades, made in the UK. Shop now!

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I've had a few requests for Hasselblad V series caps so here they are! Calling these caps, "Hasselblad V" feels odd to me as I look upon the system as definitive, therefore, "Hasselblad" should suffice... forsteruk.com/products/has... forsteruk.com/products/has... #hasselblad #forsteruk

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Hasselblad V Body Caps By Forster UK

Hasselblad V Body Caps by Forster UK. Save 10% on multi-buys! Eco-friendly 3D print, vibrant shades, made in the UK. Shop now!

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

I'm starting the year off with a new cap (well, two actually). KMZ Start body and lens caps are now on sale. Both new caps are Andrew Forster designs and he's right to be very happy with them! #kmzstart #forsteruk #believeinfilm forsteruk.com/products/kmz...

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

A very nice man loaned me the #pentaxauto110 lenses that were missing from my collection in order to expand my range, and now they are on sale at forsteruk.com #lenscap #ForsterUK #beliveinfilm

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Andrew Bartram 🎞️ ✝️📷 @warboyssnapper.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

We had this shower rack thingy in our en suite but kept falling down. I repurposed it for the darkroom where it now holds a @forsteruk.bsky.social Platypus and some film clips #believeinfilm #filmphotography

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

James has made a video showing off the Pentax Digital Spotmeter caps he made. forsteruk.com/products/pen... #believeinfilm #forsteruk #pentax

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Another week and another new lens cap, but this time it's not for a camera. I've made caps for the Pentax Digital Spotmeter in the past via special requests, so it's about time I put it on general sale. #pentax #ForsterUK #beliveinfilm

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Stig @stigofthedump.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Super episode, great to hear you all, and many thanks for the #MerseyMeetUp shout out, coming soon - Nov. 30th !

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

We had a great time talking to master darkroom printer and excellent photographer, Andrew Sanderson on the latest Large Format Photography Podcast. largeformatphotographypodcast.podbean.com/e/f-stopping... #LFPP #believeinfilm #largeformatphotography

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Apparently based on a Ricoh TLR, the Haking Halina A1 does not have the best reputation. However, it's far better built than a Lubitel and has a bonus overdose of chrome. If you want to protect your suspect quality lenses, I have a cap for you! #halinaa1 #believeinfilm #forsteruk

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

The Konica EE-Matic looks like yet another Olympus Trip clone, but it's more than that! The Konica has a rangefinder and a selenium cell, making it smarter than an unmetered Leica... Selenium meters require protection from light when not in use, so fortunately we now sell lens caps for it.

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Leica 39 caps are now on sale and available in three depths. The caps also fit M39 threads, and no, Leica 39 (or L39 or LTM or LTM39) is not the same as M39. #leicascrewmount #ltm39 #m39 #lenscap #forsteruk #beliveinfilm

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

I saw Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds last night. My one word description of the concert is, Epic!

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Just in case you were wondering what to do with that strange looking thing called a Platypus! #forsteruk #platypusdryingrack #believeinfilm #largeformatphotography

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

Do you dream of date imprinting? "A databack to imprint the date on the picture is a standard feature today. The Canodate E pioneered this feature and realized the dreams of users". Well, that's what the Canon museum says about the Canodate. #forsteruk #lenscap #canodate #believeinfilm

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 30/10/2024

Buick Super. I managed to get the image straight on the darkroom easel! I now need to learn to get it centred... Contax 645, 45/2.8 Ilford HP5, IlfotecHC #believeinfilm

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Hey @stigofthedump.bsky.social! I barely managed to get that roll of 220 you gave to me into the dryer at the club! #believeinfilm

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Lo-lo-lo-la Lola! A darkroom print using ancient Ilford Multigrade paper. The photo was taken at Oulton Park using a Contax 645, 80mm f/2 and HP5 film developed in Ifotec HC, dilution B. I managed to get all of the image on to the paper (just) this time #Lola #believeinfilm

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

So here is the third in my “Bad Easel” collection, a slow speed pan of a Formula 3000 car at Oulton Park. Taken at 1/60th second with an (on loan) #Contax645 with a 140mm Sonnar, #IlfordHP5 printed on ancient #ilford paper #believeinfilm

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

One day I will learn to use an easel in the darkroom... A print I made last week of the rear end of what I think was a Ginetta at Oulton Park. The gravel and tyre marbles caught my eye when the sun lit up the rear tray (if that's the correct term). Contax 645 and 80mm f/2. #believeinfilm

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Version 2 of my Platypus drying rack makes drying 4x5 sheet film and plates easier, faster and better than ever! Drop your film in vertically, then tip the Platypus over to let the film drop at an angle for efficient damage-free negatives. #platypusdryingrack #forsteruk #beliveinfilm

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Andrew Bartram 🎞️ ✝️📷 @warboyssnapper.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Fenland Camera & Darkroom One to one film and darkroom workshops , all abilities catered for and tailored to your needs. Sharing over 40 years experience ….. affordable workshops. £80 for the day £150 for two days

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Great to get back into the darkroom after a while and bonus points for making a print that was worth printing! Maserati Birdcage interior taken with a #Contax645 and Ilford HP5. #Maserati #oultonpark

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

Here’s a camera with charm, the Rolleimat F. Upon first appearance it looks like a regular AF motorised point and shoot, but no, it’s a cheapo wind yourself and zone focus camera! If you have one of these pseudo premium P&S cameras, you can now protect the lens. #rolleimatf #forsteruk #LensCap

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

What a super looking camera! The Weltaflex TLR also has a great shutter lever which helps set it apart from the multitude of TLR cameras out there. Now you can protect its lenses. #weltaflex #lenscap #forsteruk

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 08/10/2024

The Minolta Hi-Matic E is a fine looking camera with an excellent f/1.7 which in this case is being protected by our latest lens cap! #minotla #himatic #ForsterUK

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Simon Forster @forsteruk.bsky.social · 07/10/2024

Let's start the week with what used to be a sleeper camera, but now it's getting the recognition it deserves. The early Sonnar derived lens Nikon L35AF. #ForsterUK #nikonl35af #Lenscap

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