HV20: Hot Shoe Cover Problem Fixed at DVinfo.net

Rikki Bruce · May 19th, 2007, 06:41 PM

Hi,

Noticed a few people comment the show cover is a bit flimsy and could be easily lost so I went to work with a bit of velcro tape and sorted it out:

Put the fluffy side on the camera, backed up to the edge of the recess so you can still slide attachments in without hindering movement, and only cut a small rectangle so everything still clips and fits together.

Rikki

Charles Papert · May 19th, 2007, 11:16 PM

mm yeah, but you still have to figure out where to stash it when you are using an accessory on the shoe...

Dave Blackhurst · May 20th, 2007, 12:50 AM

yeah, the issue is what do you do with the cover if you pop it off for an accessory? I used to use velcro dots to secure lens caps, but you need a spot to attach the part you take off... I just tossed mine into the case as I mounted a light... but it does seem unfinished...

Actually solved the rattling battery (I really didn't like how the battery made very noticeable mechanical noise if you moved the camera around) by putting the fabric side of the velcro dot set on the top of the battery - now no clunking... velcro is cool stuff!

DB>)

May 19th, 2007, 06:41 PM	#1
Rikki Bruce Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow. Scotland Posts: 79	HV20: Hot Shoe Cover Problem Fixed Hi, Noticed a few people comment the show cover is a bit flimsy and could be easily lost so I went to work with a bit of velcro tape and sorted it out: Put the fluffy side on the camera, backed up to the edge of the recess so you can still slide attachments in without hindering movement, and only cut a small rectangle so everything still clips and fits together. Rikki

May 19th, 2007, 11:16 PM	#2
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	mm yeah, but you still have to figure out where to stash it when you are using an accessory on the shoe... __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 20th, 2007, 12:50 AM	#3
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	yeah, the issue is what do you do with the cover if you pop it off for an accessory? I used to use velcro dots to secure lens caps, but you need a spot to attach the part you take off... I just tossed mine into the case as I mounted a light... but it does seem unfinished... Actually solved the rattling battery (I really didn't like how the battery made very noticeable mechanical noise if you moved the camera around) by putting the fabric side of the velcro dot set on the top of the battery - now no clunking... velcro is cool stuff! DB>)