dennersten Posted August 24, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 24, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have been hooked on filming, and i have understood how much the Leica Microphone sucks. So i want to buy a quality microphone for hotshot mounting. However the existing hotshoe is occupied by the sound thing. Could somebody please point me to a second hotshoe device suitable for the Leica M ? /HD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AlanJW Posted August 24, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 24, 2015 I have been hooked on filming, and i have understood how much the Leica Microphone sucks. So i want to buy a quality microphone for hotshot mounting. However the existing hotshoe is occupied by the sound thing. Could somebody please point me to a second hotshoe device suitable for the Leica M ? /HD What do you mean by the sound thing? The only way I know to do two shoes is very expensive -- the multifunction grip plus the connecting cord and bar. I used this for a project that required me to use both flash and the EVF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted August 24, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 24, 2015 I would be surprised if it were possible to get any sort of "splitter" shoe because you would be asking the one shoe on the camera to play two completely different roles (for example for EVF and for a flash). I don't think it's at all like (for example) computer USBs where you can do this sort of thing . As Alan says above, the flash data got from the multifunction grip comes from a completely different connector, leaving the hot shoe to play just a single role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted August 24, 2015 What do you mean by the sound thing? The only way I know to do two shoes is very expensive -- the multifunction grip plus the connecting cord and bar. I used this for a project that required me to use both flash and the EVF. "Leica Microphone adapter set M" Thats the "sound thing" I actually have the multifunction grip. That sounds very interesting, And i found it after some googling. Really expensive. I just need a dumb hotshoe. But i will go for that if nothing else turns up. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted August 24, 2015 I would be surprised if it were possible to get any sort of "splitter" shoe because you would be asking the one shoe on the camera to play two completely different roles (for example for EVF and for a flash). I don't think it's at all like (for example) computer USBs where you can do this sort of thing . As Alan says above, the flash data got from the multifunction grip comes from a completely different connector, leaving the hot shoe to play just a single role. But in this case i need a "dumb" shoe. I just need it for the microphone. No synching required etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 24, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 24, 2015 This unit might be helpful. It also isolates the microphone mount from contact sound. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted August 25, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) This unit might be helpful. It also isolates the microphone mount from contact sound. Great! Seems to have all that i wanted! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted August 25, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 25, 2015 Why get something monstrous and expensive? Wouldn't this work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted August 26, 2015 Why get something monstrous and expensive? Wouldn't this work? Great! Super thanks i bought one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamad Posted August 27, 2015 Share #10 Posted August 27, 2015 I use the below hot-Shoe it helps me attach view finder on the left and is very useful as thumbs up grip as well. I have attached photos here. I think this will work for you. 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/249277-second-hot-shoe-solutions/?do=findComment&comment=2877858'>More sharing options...
jip Posted August 27, 2015 Share #11 Posted August 27, 2015 I just need a dumb hotshoe. You mean a coldshoe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted August 27, 2015 Share #12 Posted August 27, 2015 But in this case i need a "dumb" shoe. I just need it for the microphone. No synching required etc. Sorry, please completely disregard my earlier post. I had a senior moment and completely got hold of the wrong end of the stick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted August 27, 2015 Share #13 Posted August 27, 2015 I use the below hot-Shoe it helps me attach view finder on the left and is very useful as thumbs up grip as well. I have attached photos here. I think this will work for you. Won't allow the microphone adapter set on the M240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 27, 2015 Share #14 Posted August 27, 2015 If you are hooked on filming you should already have the true badge of a professional in your kit, Gaffa tape, industry standard for all your bracketing and attachment requirements. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted August 27, 2015 I use the below hot-Shoe it helps me attach view finder on the left and is very useful as thumbs up grip as well. I have attached photos here. I think this will work for you. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440665473.807009.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1440665494.332956.jpg Looks excellent. Where can i buy that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamad Posted September 17, 2015 Share #16 Posted September 17, 2015 Looks excellent. Where can i buy that? I got mine from Ebay look for double thumbsup grip for Leica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted September 18, 2015 I got mine from Ebay look for double thumbsup grip for Leica I can't seem to find one which is supposed to work with M 240. It seems only to work with M8 and M9? http://lfi-online.de/ceemes/en/shop/thumbs-up-1000023.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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