Hot shoe cover up
Oct 9, 2022 10:22:57 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
BebuLamar wrote:
I bought only few new cameras and they all Nikons.... (show quote)
But it’s so pretty.
Oct 9, 2022 10:32:47 #
Longshadow wrote:
That's what they sell for,
not what it costs them to make them.
not what it costs them to make them.
Ok they cost more than $0.05 they are not $5. Here is an example, qty 4 cost is $7 for Sony. Other brands are available for similar prices.
https://www.amazon.com/Protector-A7RIII-RX1RII-Digital-FA-SHC1M/dp/B07CSNLZJQ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=hot%2Bshoe%2Bcover&qid=1665325668&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjQzIiwicXNhIjoiNC45NSIsInFzcCI6IjQuNjEifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-3&th=1
Here are qty 12 for $9 for the bubble level type:
https://www.amazon.com/SENHAI-Flashlight-Hotshoe-Panasonic-Fujifilm/dp/B01M3W2D9G/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.6b029eb3-7d41-4744-b45d-69fe835e098d%3Aamzn1.sym.6b029eb3-7d41-4744-b45d-69fe835e098d&cv_ct_cx=hot+shoe+cover&keywords=hot+shoe+cover&pd_rd_i=B01M3W2D9G&pd_rd_r=6aad0f88-b529-438f-9b8b-0390f3ffd24e&pd_rd_w=UFLwL&pd_rd_wg=u2jdx&pf_rd_p=6b029eb3-7d41-4744-b45d-69fe835e098d&pf_rd_r=V04KDYDRN81FME133YAQ&qid=1665325668&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjQzIiwicXNhIjoiNC45NSIsInFzcCI6IjQuNjEifQ%3D%3D&sr=1-3-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1
Oct 9, 2022 10:36:23 #
cjc2 wrote:
Nikon supplied Hot Shoe Covers for the two Z9s I bought this year! As usual! I just ordered a dozen with the level four under $9 on Amazon. Let's see what I get tomorrow. Best of luck.
Well I’m happy that Nikon is still including the hot shoe cover with their almost $6k top of the line camera. ;). As noted here some have received other Nikon cameras without the hot shoe.
Yep that 12/$9 package is a good deal.
Oct 9, 2022 10:40:49 #
therwol wrote:
I've never had a camera that came with a hot shoe cover. Is this an Olympus thing? Mine have always been Nikons.
All my Nikons, except my Zfc have come with a cover. I lose them on occasion too, so I bought several extras, they're fairly cheap. I always have mine on the hot shoe. The idea of having metal electrified contacts on my $2000 camera body exposed to the elements seems contrary to good camera protocol!
Oct 9, 2022 11:06:42 #
I have always tried to keep on on my cameras — both to keep dust, etc off the contacts, and to assist in resisting moisture. Have them now on my Olympus cameras, and try to keep them on a couple of older Nikons. Have read on tests comparing weather/moisture resistance of several current mirrorless cameras that the hot shoe is a spot where water can seep in, and that the hot shoe covers can help protect against that. If they are lost, can be easily replaced. I prefer OEM (can get from manufacturer). Bottom line, is why compromise whatever level of moisture resistance (and flash functionality) you pay for on a camera by not using what may be an important part of that resistance.
Oct 9, 2022 12:51:29 #
leftj wrote:
But it’s so pretty.
I do use the flash often enough so I put the cover away instead lof losing it whenever I remove it to use the flash.
Oct 9, 2022 13:03:13 #
Eight pages! I hate to add to it but I have the little bubble type just to cover up thing...and never thought much about it. So recently I was doing some street photography in a place where I had to shoot from the hip (literally....looong story)...and the bubble actually came in quite handy to approximately level the camera. First time it ever was actually utilized
Oly cameras, which is all I know, are quite water resistant so I do tend to shoot in wet enviorns without any rain jacket on the camera. It MAY help with keeping those contacts somewhat dry as well.
Oly cameras, which is all I know, are quite water resistant so I do tend to shoot in wet enviorns without any rain jacket on the camera. It MAY help with keeping those contacts somewhat dry as well.
Oct 9, 2022 13:31:33 #
AndyT wrote:
I'm wondering what the masses have to say about th... (show quote)
It seems to provide some level of protection and does no harm so why not use it??
Oct 9, 2022 13:48:19 #
fantom wrote:
It seems to provide some level of protection and does no harm so why not use it??
I don't use it because where do I keep it when I use the flash?
Oct 9, 2022 13:58:56 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
BebuLamar wrote:
I don't use it because where do I keep it when I use the flash?
Oh gee, your pocket maybe.
Oct 9, 2022 14:15:36 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I don't use it because where do I keep it when I use the flash?
Do you dress as an Arab with no pockets?
Where do you put your cigarette when both hands are full and there is no ashtray?
Where do you keep your car keys when traveling?
Where do you keep your spare flash and camera batteries?
Oct 9, 2022 14:26:33 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I don't use it because where do I keep it when I use the flash?
...(In your pocket?)....
Oct 9, 2022 14:27:47 #
fantom wrote:
Do you dress as an Arab with no pockets?
Where do you put your cigarette when both hands are full and there is no ashtray?
Where do you keep your car keys when traveling?
Where do you keep your spare flash and camera batteries?
Where do you put your cigarette when both hands are full and there is no ashtray?
Where do you keep your car keys when traveling?
Where do you keep your spare flash and camera batteries?
Still easy to loose..... even in a pocket.
Oct 9, 2022 14:34:46 #
Well, you can probably call Olympus and they might send you one at no charge. There are many silvers, and chances are you will not find the correct hue.
Oct 9, 2022 14:38:31 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I don't use it because where do I keep it when I use the flash?
The pouch that holds the flash. A shirt or pants pocket. A small pocket on your camera bag? An empty film holder. (PM me if you don't have any and would like some of them). A zip lock plastic bag.
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