I want to use the hot shoe connecter on the back of the camera but I need an hot shoe adapter to slide on the connecter. I don't believe it comes with the camera. Can anyone give me an idea of what the adapter is called or where I could get it. Thanks.

Larry

Larry...the HXR-NX5U has a very similar lay out, Sony includes a 'cold shoe' attachment accessory with the 'NX5' for use in the 'rear' position, but there are four (4) small threaded holes for attaching the cold shoe 'plate'. I don't if the PMW-200 has those threaded screw attach points. If it does, I think the 'cold shoe' plate assembly might be available from Sony? Never hurts to ask.

I hope this was helpful.

Regards,

J.

It is. I'll check with Sony. Thanks for the info.

Larry

Good hunting.

J.

Larry...I found this on page 137 of the Sony "Solid State Memory Camcorder PMW-200/PMW-100 Operating Manual":

"To attach accessories to the rear accessory shoe, use the optional cold shoe kit (part no.: X-2546-633-1)"

I hope this helps,

J.

Thanks for the part number, still haven't been able to locate it. Can't find it on B&H either. Will let all know if I find it.

Anthony...Try this.

https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.com/(S(5zstk1qonxnunh55jr0ujxr1))/sony-part-number-X25466331.aspx

Perfect. Thanks so much James I was not finding anything. Thumbs up to the DVInfoNet team! Still not for sure why Sony would put a cold shoe connector on the camera and then not include the adapter to slide on the connector. Go figure.

Larry

Larry...glad I could help. That's one in a row for me. : )

I think the 1/4-20 screw hole in the 'rear' position is envisioned to be used as a 'Crane' attach point for overhead shots, etc. It's a little more sturdy than a 'Cold Shoe' mount.

Regards,

J.

Thanks for that, James.

I just ordered a generic one from bh photo

Robert, can you copy the link to the item on B&H and paste it here?