Nikon (and I guess any other) Hotshoe protection caps

[David Dobedoe]

You know the little plastic caps that slide into the hotshoe to protect the rails and the contacts?

Well I'm losing them. I think the solution is going to be having a few spares in various camera bags. Then at least when I loose one I should be able to find one.

Any recommendations on where to get a little pile of these things at a sensible price?

Thanks David

[Cassandra Hoffmann]

Really? Ha... never heard of them lol. So, obviously I've never had one. Interesting though.

[DavidCHR]

I used to stress about losing those little caps until I noticed something when watching professionals at work: none of them have the hotshoe protector on their cameras... ever! ;-) Check it out:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2367/3533665276_ff503d969c.jpg

http://www.championweddinggownspecialist.com/Portals/70171/images/Wedding-photographer-at-work-resized-600.jpg

http://img.ehowcdn.com/article-new/ehow/images/a06/2f/0h/minnesota-colleges-photography-programs-1.1-800x800.jpg

Both of my Nikon DSLRs have been without the annoying little caps for at least 2 years now, and no problem with flash functionality. :-)

[cheryl]

they are suppose to have caps?? Hmmmm...

[cheryl]

@davidchrtrans after looking at that first picture.. I am having lens envy. Thank you!!

[Danny G.]

The plastic cap is not needed on a DSLR. I removed mine from my Nikon and put it on my LX-3, which makes it much easier for me to slip that compact camera in and out of a pocket.

[John Fryatt]

The cameras I have bought since the Canon T90 some years ago have not come with shoe caps. I do normally get one, just because I think it makes the camera look tidier, and it MIGHT stop some kind of dirt geeting in there. I don't think they are essental though.

[Inty Malcolm]

@soboy5 You don't shoot in the rain then, huh?

[Danny G.]

@intymalcolm I never take my DSLR in the rain, ever. It is not waterproof.

[Inty Malcolm]

@soboy5 Oh dear. Sillly Canikons - Should've got yourself a Pentax ;)

[Danny G.]

@intymalcolm Nikon has lots of waterproof DSLRs - but I chose a less expensive model as I was not certain I would like having a DSLR or not. As it turns out, I love it. But I still don't want to shoot in the rain - lol!

[Styru]

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[Caryn]

My OCD requires I keep my hotshot covered. I picked up a bunch of covers (BS-1) on amazon.com for $1.05 US each.

[Aaron]

I don't often see the need to cover my shoes, but @intymalcolm is right, they are a life saver in the rain. These are the ones I use, and I have yet to lose any. http://www.gcssupply.com/en/Boots/Pullover-Boot-size-14/CLT02-1060.aspx