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Terrence Nguyen · June 19th, 2009, 12:59 AM

Hi all,

Just got my EX3 couple weeks ago, and today I'm trying to mount wireless receiver to rear shoe mount, however, couldn't slide it in. A metal part takes up almost empty space, wondering if any EX3's owner has the same problem and how to fix this.

Thanks in advance!

Andy Wilkinson · June 19th, 2009, 01:56 AM

If I understand you correctly, you are saying the metal plate within the shoe is raised too high so you can't slide anything into it (like a Senny G2 receiver with the shoe clamping thumbwheel turned to fully reveal the it's shoe - sorry if this is obvious!). Correct?

Sony should send you a replacement shoe. Try contact them directly or via your EX3 dealer. I believe (not tried it though!) that it should be easy to change this rear shoe as it has a screw holding it onto the body at the rear/lower end of the shoe part. What I don't know is if it's also glued onto the body as well though. Anyone know?

Alastair Traill · June 19th, 2009, 05:55 AM

Hi Terrence,

The metal part of the rear shoe can easily be removed by lifting its rear edge slightly with a fingernail. When it is lifted the part slides forward and out. Underneath you will see 4 small screws that hold the plastic section in place.

Alastair Traill · June 19th, 2009, 06:44 AM

Hi again Terrence,

An update on my comment above. The metal part of shoe has probably been pushed in too far. If, when you look down on the shoe you can see two small metal claws protruding past the plastic section it has been pushed in too far. In this case remove the metal bit and reinstall making sure that you push down the front of the metal bit as you do so. This will ensure the metal hook clips over the plastic lip below thereby locating the metal section where it should be. Good luck.

Terrence Nguyen · June 19th, 2009, 09:48 AM

Thank you very much for all your helps, I will try to fix it as your instructions, if not I have to call Sony for a replacement.

June 19th, 2009, 12:59 AM	#1
Terrence Nguyen New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Westminster, CA Posts: 10	EX3 Rear Shoe mount Hi all, Just got my EX3 couple weeks ago, and today I'm trying to mount wireless receiver to rear shoe mount, however, couldn't slide it in. A metal part takes up almost empty space, wondering if any EX3's owner has the same problem and how to fix this. Thanks in advance!

June 19th, 2009, 01:56 AM	#2
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Sony EX3 Rear Shoe If I understand you correctly, you are saying the metal plate within the shoe is raised too high so you can't slide anything into it (like a Senny G2 receiver with the shoe clamping thumbwheel turned to fully reveal the it's shoe - sorry if this is obvious!). Correct? Sony should send you a replacement shoe. Try contact them directly or via your EX3 dealer. I believe (not tried it though!) that it should be easy to change this rear shoe as it has a screw holding it onto the body at the rear/lower end of the shoe part. What I don't know is if it's also glued onto the body as well though. Anyone know? __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

June 19th, 2009, 05:55 AM	#3
Alastair Traill Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 626	Hi Terrence, The metal part of the rear shoe can easily be removed by lifting its rear edge slightly with a fingernail. When it is lifted the part slides forward and out. Underneath you will see 4 small screws that hold the plastic section in place.

June 19th, 2009, 06:44 AM	#4
Alastair Traill Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 626	Hi again Terrence, An update on my comment above. The metal part of shoe has probably been pushed in too far. If, when you look down on the shoe you can see two small metal claws protruding past the plastic section it has been pushed in too far. In this case remove the metal bit and reinstall making sure that you push down the front of the metal bit as you do so. This will ensure the metal hook clips over the plastic lip below thereby locating the metal section where it should be. Good luck.

June 19th, 2009, 09:48 AM	#5
Terrence Nguyen New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Westminster, CA Posts: 10	Thank you very much for all your helps, I will try to fix it as your instructions, if not I have to call Sony for a replacement.