Hot Shoe Fail!

[jheroun]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

Of all things you'd never expect to be a problem, my hot shoe is suddenly dysfunctional. While on a shoot today, I attempted to mount a flash and I couldn't understand why it wouldn't slot in as usual. Something I could normally do with my eyes shut was suddenly a vexing issue. I struggled like an idiot with it while my model looked on, and I ultimately gave up. It seems the plastic base has lifted and won't allow the precise clearance needed to slot in a flash foot firmly. Unbelievable! I now either have to live without mounting flash, mic, etc., or surrender the camera for a three month European vacation. 

Has anyone experienced this or heard of it happening? It's absurd, and no doubt costly, just when business is at its worst. Grrrrrr