UPDATE:
Thanks to all of you who bought the #0 Protectors and / or inquired about other sizes. I met the manufacturer yesterday and have a quote for other sizes of Lens and Shutter Protectors. These will all be machined to the same high standards as the #0 size.
There are a couple of design changes, however. There was some confusion caused due to the design similarity between the Rear Shutter Protector and the Lens Protector. Accordingly, all new Shutter Protectors will have male threads, like the Front Shutter Protector. The knurled knobs will be made smaller to reduce weight. The step marked will be eliminated to ensure that the protector can be threaded in fully.
A number of you also asked whether the Protectors could be sold individually, rather than only as a set. Yes, they can be purchased individually.
A set of two will cost a bit less than buying two separately. You can mix and match within the same size to get the lower price. For example, two #0 Shutter Protectors or two #0 Lens Protectors or one #0 Shutter Protector and one #0 Lens Protector will all cost 2,500 JPY.
So these are the new prices:
1. #0 size Lens and Shutter Protectors - 1,500 JPY each; 2,500 JPY per set of two.
2. #1 size Lens and Shutter Protectors - 1,800 JPY each; 3,000 JPY per set of two.
3. #3 size Lens and Shutter Protectors - 2,500 JPY each; 4,000 JPY per set of two.
4. #3S size Lens and Shutter Protectors - 2,500 JPY each; 4,000 JPY per set of two.
To all those who purchased #0 protectors: I am refunding the excess payments.
Shipping is extra. Worldwide (Asia, Europe, N. America, Australasia) e-Packet shipping for up to two sets of #0 and #1 size Protectors will cost 700 JPY, with #3 and #3S sizes a bit more. I'll know exact costs when they are manufactured.
I will proceed with manufacturing only if there is sufficient interest - at least 50 of each size of Lens and Shutter Protectors.To discuss purchasing, please send me an email at focusgma at gmail dot com.
Thanks,
Kumar