maxfairclough Posted February 28, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi. Managed to misplace my hotshoe cover on my MP. Probably disappeared when I was swapping between pocket-wizards etc. I cannot seem to locate any genuine replacement parts for the MP online and don't want dodgey third-party brands. I am based in AUS but will happily pay shipping from anywhere. Edited February 28, 2021 by maxfairclough shipping Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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a.noctilux Posted February 28, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 28, 2021 I didn't know that Leica provided for MP hotshoe cover. Do you mean film MP ? Had you asked your local Leica Dealer ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted February 28, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 28, 2021 I think you mean this one (for the digital M-P Type 240): https://leicacamerausa.com/hotshoe-cover-m-typ240.html You may find it by an Australian Leica Store. It should fit in the hotshoe of a film MP as well - and the price also fits a "real" MP. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted February 28, 2021 Share #4 Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, UliWer said: I think you mean this one (for the digital M-P Type 240): https://leicacamerausa.com/hotshoe-cover-m-typ240.html You may find it by an Australian Leica Store. It should fit in the hotshoe of a film MP as well - and the price also fits a "real" MP. Doesn't the M240 hotshoe cover have a bit that plugs into the EVF socket? On the MP there is an ordinary flash sync socket in the same place. Maybe Leica have changed what comes with the camera but my MP never had a hotshoe cover. Edited February 28, 2021 by 250swb 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romualdo Posted March 1, 2021 Share #5 Posted March 1, 2021 14 hours ago, 250swb said: Doesn't the M240 hotshoe cover have a bit that plugs into the EVF socket? On the MP there is an ordinary flash sync socket in the same place. Maybe Leica have changed what comes with the camera but my MP never had a hotshoe cover. I've never heard of an original hotshoe cover for the MP but just out of interest I tried the one from my M240 - it does fit but will not slide in completely due to the small screw preventing further movement (see pic) 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! 2 Quote 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/318445-leica-mp-hotshoe-cover-replacement/?do=findComment&comment=4151250'>More sharing options...
Danner Posted March 2, 2021 Share #6 Posted March 2, 2021 Leica Store Miami has this one for US$8 Linky. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxfairclough Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted March 2, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Turns out the Leica M-P doesn't have a hotshoe cover and that I have somehow dreamt it up haha. I have asked so many people including my store. I swore I did have one! Haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 2, 2021 Share #8 Posted March 2, 2021 But you can buy scores of them on eBay at about a dollar each. It is not like the M240 which has a cover for the EVF plug. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 2, 2021 Share #9 Posted March 2, 2021 5 hours ago, jaapv said: But you can buy scores of them on eBay at about a dollar each. It is not like the M240 which has a cover for the EVF plug. But why waste a $? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted March 2, 2021 Share #10 Posted March 2, 2021 7 hours ago, maxfairclough said: Turns out the Leica M-P doesn't have a hotshoe cover and that I have somehow dreamt it up haha. I have asked so many people including my store. I swore I did have one! Haha. Hello Max, Welcome to the Forum. It could be that the camera that you have came with a hot shoe cover that someone put on it. The World is a mysterious place. Not to worry. Best Regards, Michael 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted March 2, 2021 Share #11 Posted March 2, 2021 7 hours ago, maxfairclough said: Turns out the Leica M-P doesn't have a hotshoe cover and that I have somehow dreamt it up haha. I have asked so many people including my store. I swore I did have one! Haha. Hi Max I have a cover on my M-P Typ 240, which I think came with my new camera. It may have come the same time with the Visoflex EVF 2, but I don't think so as the Visoflex has a separate foot cover. The correct hot-shoe accessory cover is shown by UliWer in post # 3. I lost mine for a few months until I found it, having been put in a "safe" place.. Hope you find yours. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 3, 2021 Share #12 Posted March 3, 2021 8 hours ago, david strachan said: The correct hot-shoe accessory cover is shown by UliWer in post # 3. You mean the one that costs $45 and doesn't fit......... 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted March 3, 2021 Share #13 Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) Hi Steve That is the correct hotshoe cover as shown by Uliwer in post#3. Fits well, as meant to. I have one works perfectly on the M-P typ 240 as discussed. ... Edited March 3, 2021 by david strachan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted March 3, 2021 Share #14 Posted March 3, 2021 This thread is in the FILM “proper MP” section of the forum. Film MPs did not come with hot shoe covers M-P 240s ( a completely different camera ) came with covers to protect the EVF connection which slid into the hot shoe to secure them to the camera. The one linked to in post number 3 above. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted March 3, 2021 Share #15 Posted March 3, 2021 Yes, a mistake by maxfairclough in his original post calling his camera an MP. He corrects the name in post#7 calling his camera a Leica M-P, i thought that was clear enough. ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 4, 2021 Share #16 Posted March 4, 2021 21 hours ago, david strachan said: Yes, a mistake by maxfairclough in his original post calling his camera an MP. He corrects the name in post#7 calling his camera a Leica M-P, i thought that was clear enough. ... Clarity? He originally called the camera the correct name, an MP , his second post was a mistake and after 'M-P' had been introduced into the conversation in passing. An additional clue is in the photo posted by romualdo that clearly shows there is no hyphen between the M and the P. This is the film section of the forum, not the digital section. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted March 4, 2021 Share #17 Posted March 4, 2021 I have looked through maxfaircloughs past posts. He talks of film in his MP camera, not an M-P (digital). So Steve (250swb) is correct there is not special hotshoe cover, and further the M-P cover will, of course, not fit. My apologies for a misled protracted discussion. ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 5, 2021 Share #18 Posted March 5, 2021 There is however one thing that is often missing from a second hand MP, the second alternative style battery cover that came with a new camera. The unexpected largesse from Leica in packing two battery covers must make the unused one the most misplaced component in Leica history, unless there are any other candidates? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntobias Posted March 5, 2021 Share #19 Posted March 5, 2021 JJC do a lovely black matt metal cover for a couple of quid ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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