Where to get Hotshoe cover

teowws · 17th March 2003

Like to know where can i buy hotshoe cover for Nikon SLR camera,i mean those that are slot into the hotshoe slot to protect the contacts.

mylau · 17th March 2003

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Originally posted by teowws
Like to know where can i buy hotshoe cover for Nikon SLR camera,i mean those that are slot into the hotshoe slot to protect the contacts.

got such thing as hotshoe cover?

i want to know also.

Goondu · 17th March 2003

As far as I know, both Viewfinder and myself had tried to ask TCW, Photoguide, CP, AP and many other camera shops but we met with no success.

However, we did not try the Olympus Service Centre and as far as I know, the hotshoe cover comes with Olympus digicam. Maybe you can try calling them and ask if it is available as a spare part.

Hope that helps.

Ian · 17th March 2003

The $0.00 hotshoe cover

Ingredients:

One black film cannister (Kodak, Ilford, Agfa) available for free from any minilab world-wide

One pair of sharp scissors

Method:

Remove cap from cannister and throw in bin.

Carefully cut a piece of the cannister from the top lip down to the base and a few mm wider than your hotshoe. (remember it's curved so you'll need it a bit wider than you think)

Trim back to size. Use the edge with the lip on it facing 'up' from the hotshoe as the ridge allows you a convenient fingernail grip.

Viola .. one hotshoe cover at no cost and best of all it takes about 2 minutes to make.

wantunn · 17th March 2003

I don;t know about the hotshoe cover but the last time I asked Olympus about their lens cap, I was told they don't carry parts so I should call their distributor who is.... Cathay Photo who told me not available.

Anyway, I've lost my flash cover as well so I'm interested if anyone knows where to get a replacement.

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Originally posted by Goondu
As far as I know, both Viewfinder and myself had tried to ask TCW, Photoguide, CP, AP and many other camera shops but we met with no success.

However, we did not try the Olympus Service Centre and as far as I know, the hotshoe cover comes with Olympus digicam. Maybe you can try calling them and ask if it is available as a spare part.

Hope that helps.

ivor · 17th March 2003

As far as some camera are concern the hot-show cover the disable the dedicated flash... That's why all new camera doesn't come with any hot-shoe cover...

I have several piece of the hot-shoe cover (new). Asking for $15.00. Are you interested??

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Originally posted by teowws
Like to know where can i buy hotshoe cover for Nikon SLR camera,i mean those that are slot into the hotshoe slot to protect the contacts.

binbeto · 17th March 2003

Just curious. WHy do you need a hot shot cover? You would be likely to famaged it if you dun cover it.

For viewfinder cover, most use it so that stray light do no enter the camera via it. Mostly for long exposure/night scene.

Ian · 17th March 2003

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Originally posted by binbeto
Just curious. WHy do you need a hot shot cover? You would be likely to famaged it if you dun cover it.

The main reason is to protect the contacts from dirt, dust and moisture.

I never buy replacements .. got an endless supply of film cannister hotshoe covers

binbeto · 17th March 2003

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Originally posted by Ian
The main reason is to protect the contacts from dirt, dust and moisture.

I never buy replacements .. got an endless supply of film cannister hotshoe covers

Oh I see.. Thanks.

Hmm.. maybe will try making one for my camera.

teowws · 17th March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by ivor
As far as some camera are concern the hot-show cover the disable the dedicated flash... That's why all new camera doesn't come with any hot-shoe cover...

I have several piece of the hot-shoe cover (new). Asking for $15.00. Are you interested??

Wah..so ex for a piece of plastic, if can give at $5 i will get 2. Hmm...otherwise may have to consider Ian's DIY solution.

17th March 2003	#1
teowws Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: AMK Posts: 304	Where to get Hotshoe cover Like to know where can i buy hotshoe cover for Nikon SLR camera,i mean those that are slot into the hotshoe slot to protect the contacts.

17th March 2003	#4
Ian Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 2,328	The $0.00 hotshoe cover Ingredients: One black film cannister (Kodak, Ilford, Agfa) available for free from any minilab world-wide One pair of sharp scissors Method: Remove cap from cannister and throw in bin. Carefully cut a piece of the cannister from the top lip down to the base and a few mm wider than your hotshoe. (remember it's curved so you'll need it a bit wider than you think) Trim back to size. Use the edge with the lip on it facing 'up' from the hotshoe as the ridge allows you a convenient fingernail grip. Viola .. one hotshoe cover at no cost and best of all it takes about 2 minutes to make. __________________ The Ang Moh from Hell Last edited by Ian; 17th March 2003 at 09:03 AM.

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binbeto Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Behind a lens Posts: 2,382	Just curious. WHy do you need a hot shot cover? You would be likely to famaged it if you dun cover it. For viewfinder cover, most use it so that stray light do no enter the camera via it. Mostly for long exposure/night scene. __________________ Visit my Homepage if you have time. Comments appreciated.

17th March 2003	#3
Goondu Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,333	As far as I know, both Viewfinder and myself had tried to ask TCW, Photoguide, CP, AP and many other camera shops but we met with no success. However, we did not try the Olympus Service Centre and as far as I know, the hotshoe cover comes with Olympus digicam. Maybe you can try calling them and ask if it is available as a spare part. Hope that helps.