Canon Hot Shoe Cover for 400D

[gaoxing840]

hi, very new to this forum

wanna ask how much does a hot shoe cover cost for 400D? i heard that if the contact point touches water, the hot shoe will be damaged.

thanks in advance

[icebox]

Can't seem to find official Canon hot shoe covers, but Nikon has them. Probably less than $5 for one. Fits Canon cameras.

[Headshotzx]

Why are you getting water onto your camera anyway

I think it might be good for those that don't use external flashes, but extremely lei cheh for those that do.

And if you can find one that claims to fit a hotshoe, just buy it. Most hotshoes have a uniform shape/size/measurement.

[kelvinkhoo]

Originally Posted by icebox Can't seem to find official Canon hot shoe covers, but Nikon has them. Probably less than $5 for one. Fits Canon cameras.

well i bought the horse shoe at CP which cost 3 SGD..........

[gaoxing840]

oh. hahaha. ok shall go buy them tml. hahaha. i am afraid a tiny drop of water might spoil it. better be more careful

thanks for all the above replies

1 more quick question. is it worth topping up $150 more for the IS Kit lens for 400D? i am using the 18 - 55mm kit lens. will be traveling. might not be able to bring any tripod along. so the IS might help a little?

[DeSwitch]

Just use gaffar tape lor. If got moisture trapped under the hotshoe cover still can get short circuit, unless you can find a water proof shoe cover.