Dust Donut™ Add a weather seal to the mount of any DSLR Lens

A project in Joshua Tree, CA by Tyler Sterbentz
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Give your Camera protection against Dust and Moisture by adding a weather seal that integrates with all of your lenses!
Backers: 607
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33

Funded: $19,921 of $2,000
Dates: Jan 15th -> Feb 24th (40 days)
Project By: Tyler Sterbentz
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Closer to Shipping

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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Nearing Production

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Dust Donut Improvements

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996% Funded!! Stretch Goal Reached!

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24 Hours to Go! Stretch Goal Lowered!

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3 Days Left! Stretch Goal Within Reach!

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Revised Stretch Goal, Almost There!

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Stretch Goal, More Donuts!

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Kickstarter Conversations: The Dust Donut

Welcome back to another Kickstarter Conversation! Today I am joined by Tyler Sterbentz creator of the Dust Donut! He’s here to talk about his project and his wonderful product, thank you for joining us today Tyler! (Read More)

How to Check your Lens for Dust Donut Compatibility

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
      Quick test for Dust Donut Compatibility The Dust Donut attaches to the exposed surface of Lens mounting ring. It is important that this exposed surface of the mounting ring is thick enough to allow the Dust Donut to properly attach to... (Read More)

Third Party Lens info, New Rewards, New Video

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
  Wow!! I am amazed at all of the support and exposure that the Dust Donut is receiving. I could not be happier with the progress so far! Thank You to all of the wonderful backers!               Third Party Lens Information     First... (Read More)

Kickstarter Project Adds Canon L-Series Level Environment Protection To Any DSLR Lens

January 16th - via: techcrunch.com
I’ve got a lot of Canon gear, but only one L-series lens of my very own, and that’s also the only one that features a rubber gasket where the lens mounts to the body to keep out dust and moisture. It’s a shame that it isn’t included in any other lenses (including some pricey Sigma glass I own), because it’s a relatively inexpensive component and one that can really help prolong the life of your body and lens. That’s why a new Kickstarter project called Dust Donut is such a great idea. (Read More)

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