Tom M Posted March 4, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 4, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Could someone please direct me to a source for a flash hot-shoe cover for my M9? Many thanks, Tom M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Redridge Posted March 4, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 4, 2011 will this do? never tried it.... Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover 4731 B&H Photo Video Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted March 4, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 4, 2011 Not a bad idea…. come to think of it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted March 4, 2011 Thanks, but unfortunately the one that came with my D700 does not quite fit the M9. If I was better with tools, I might be able to drill out a space in the Nikon flash shoe cover for the post in the M9 shoe. Surprisingly enough, the flash hot shoe cover for the Olympus OM2 fit perfectly, but unfortunately, I lost it. T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmSummicron Posted March 4, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 4, 2011 I see PopFlash sells some. I don't own any of these so I can't attest to quality/fit. MATCH TECHNICAL "LEICA" HOT SHOE CAP NEW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted March 4, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 4, 2011 A Thumbs Up works well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenper Posted March 4, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 4, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) A Thumbs Up works well So does a piece of gaffer´s tape.... Seriously, why do you want one? There´s no voltage across the terminals, so you´re in no danger of electrocution, and even accidentally shortening the contacts won´t harm the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 4, 2011 Share #8 Posted March 4, 2011 I use one on my M7 and my II. If you keep your camera in a tight fitting pouch or a pocket it stops the hotshoe catching as you pull it out. I lost a jacket lining in exactly this way a few years ago. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 4, 2011 Share #9 Posted March 4, 2011 Your tailor should have anticipated that. It never hurts to mention which pocket you keep your Leica in when being measured. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted March 4, 2011 Share #10 Posted March 4, 2011 Thanks, but unfortunately the one that came with my D700 does not quite fit the M9. If I was better with tools, I might be able to drill out a space in the Nikon flash shoe cover for the post in the M9 shoe. Surprisingly enough, the flash hot shoe cover for the Olympus OM2 fit perfectly, but unfortunately, I lost it. T. I used one of the Nikon covers on my M8. You have to cut a little notch for the pin in order for it to fully slide home, but that can easily be done with a scalpel or a nail file. (It took me under 5 minutes to do mine.) I've fitted those Nikon covers to every camera I have that doesn't already have one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted March 4, 2011 Share #11 Posted March 4, 2011 Your tailor should have anticipated that. It never hurts to mention which pocket you keep your Leica in when being measured. Steve Is that a Leica in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 4, 2011 Share #12 Posted March 4, 2011 Happy to see you every time Nicole Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted March 5, 2011 I used one of the Nikon covers on my M8. You have to cut a little notch for the pin in order for it to fully slide home, but that can easily be done with a scalpel or a nail file. (It took me under 5 minutes to do mine.) I've fitted those Nikon covers to every camera I have that doesn't already have one. Nicole, I can take out your appendix with a scalpel in no time at all, but using it on the plastic flash cover would probably leave me minus a finger or two. Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted March 5, 2011 Share #14 Posted March 5, 2011 Oh, you can too! Slide on the cover, make a mark on the cover where the pin is, and using a small round file which can be had on the web for small change, file a slot about 3/32" deep. ( test fit it until it slides "home") The pin is 2mm in diameter (.078") so a 1/8" tapered round file would be fine. You can use the small end of the taper and increase width as needed. ( and you need not run the file through the autoclave first ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted March 5, 2011 Share #15 Posted March 5, 2011 So does a piece of gaffer´s tape.... Seriously, why do you want one? There´s no voltage across the terminals, so you´re in no danger of electrocution, and even accidentally shortening the contacts won´t harm the camera. The usual reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 5, 2011 Share #16 Posted March 5, 2011 Your tailor should have anticipated that. It never hurts to mention which pocket you keep your Leica in when being measured. Indeed, and to be fair he does always measure my mobile telephone. My Man usually carries my equipment, ready for immediate use but I had given him his annual half-day holiday on that occasion. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyIII Posted February 3, 2012 Share #17 Posted February 3, 2012 I currently do not use a flash or external viewfinder with my M9, and I like having a hot shoe cover. I bought a Match Technical cover from Popflash, and it works well. MATCH TECHNICAL "LEICA" HOT SHOE CAP NEW Rocky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
likalar Posted February 3, 2012 Share #18 Posted February 3, 2012 -I had mine removed at the BMW body shop....the last time I'll ruin a $20.00 rain slicker. Larry Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/145540-flash-hot-shoe-cover/?do=findComment&comment=1916924'>More sharing options...
insomnia Posted February 3, 2012 Share #19 Posted February 3, 2012 Aluminium Leica M9 Hot Shoe Cover by insomnia09, on Flickr I also thought about this a while back (the ones from match technical are a little cheap/ugly to my mind). If enough people are interested in one, I'll make some out of aluminum (probably anodized, the one above is painted). Please let me know! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 3, 2012 Share #20 Posted February 3, 2012 HOW MUCH??!!!:eek: Bloody hell. I have them on all my cameras. Usually get them off eBay much cheaper than that. Remember most cameras have hotshoes, you don't have to pay Leica-level prices...! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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