I see this is mounted in front of the camera rather on the hot shoe. Does this pose a problem shooting or covering some of the functions?
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I've only used it for about 2 hours and haven't had any issues changing any setting on the camera. It mounts without blocking any buttons.
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I shoot a D3s and have it attached permanently. No problems in setting other functions on the camera.
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I use the remote on my D800 and have no problem with access to the controls. It makes for a bit of a tight fit related to the flash button and is close to the lens release and left dial that controls some of the settings like quality and bracketing etc. All are still accessible though. As well given I am taking remote pictures I will have the time to ensure proper settings are selected beforehand. This remote is excellent and cost-effective. Used it on safari with mirror up to minimize shake and vibration with long zooms.David
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Hi Doug, I am using this device on my Nikon D800 and the only button that you can't access is the flash/bracket button. You can still access the button to pop up your on camera flash though. I got this to replace the one I had for my Nikon D7000 that mounted on the hot shoe because it was not compatible with my D800. I don't see that not having access to the on camera flash is a problem because you couldn't even use the on camera flash with the hot shoe mounted device anyway.
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I've been using it for about a month and haven't encountered any problems! I'm very pleased with it and would recommend it
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Sorry to take so long getting back to you, I have been out of town. The unit is very small. I mounts where the cable release would go. It is barely bigger than the 10 pin cable release connector. It does not interfere with camera controls. It could be left on the camera all the time, although I take mine off when not in use.I hope this helps.
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I use the remote on my D800 and have no problem with access to the controls. It makes for a bit of a tight fit related to the flash button and is close to the lens release and left dial that controls some of the settings like quality and bracketing etc. All are still accessible though. As well given I am taking remote pictures I will have the time to ensure proper settings are selected beforehand. This remote is excellent and cost-effective. Used it on safari with mirror up to minimize shake and vibration with long zooms. David
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Not at all. It is very small and does not conflict with any normal function.
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I don't know about any high voltage protection for this hot shoe, but have not had any problems with the shoe. This shoe does work well for me on my digital SLR. Due to my DSLR not having a plug in for my flash unit, I place the hot shoe on top of my camera's hot shoe in order to plug in my flash unit that's placed at a remote location (on a flash bracket).
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It doesn't use the hot shoe for anything more than a convenient holder. You can let it dangle off the camera's side. It plugs into the side port. I've done this and used a hotshoe flash without a problem.
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Yes but in that position, it prevents the flash from popping up. When I need the flash AND the GPS, I let the GPS hang by the side.
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The receiver doesn't need to mount on the hotshoe to work. The mount is only there to hold the receive. The receiver will still work hanging on the side of the camera.
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Well, a hot shoe is a hot shoe. It probably won't look right, or maybe not fit perfectly, but in a bind it should cover the contacts. Which is what it's intended to do. Why not just spend $2 and get one from Sony?
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it sounds like the bracket that you were putting it on is not long enough distance from the hot shoe. If that's the case wrap the cord a few times to make it shorter.
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Absolutely not. It doesn't use the hot shoe to communicate to the camera, it uses a proprietary connector below the hot shoe, you can see it in the photo. Because of the geometry of this additional connection, you cannot physically slide it onto a anything other than the cameras it is designed for, and if you could, it still wouldn't flash.
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That is the kind of hotshoe this model has. It's for the Sony/Minolta mount.
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It is not a hot shoe. It is a cold shoe. This does not connect directly to the camera in any way in order to fire the flash. It is made from hard plastic modeled after the better metal version. The thumbscrew that tight the flash base gripper screws into plastic and strips out after the first few times you use it. Avoid getting this and by the metal one.
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what you mean with how is this?? if you meant if fits.. I am not sure but I think that hot shoes for canon are pretty standards... beyond that functions the same.
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No, it has to be connected to the camera by the supplied cord. The hot shoe slide keeps pressure off the cord and camera connection which would occur if the receiver dangles by the cord. I have used it several time both in and out of the hot shoe. When I want to use an on camera flash, I tape the receiver to my tripod using Gaffers tape. This tape leaves essentially no residue, unlike masking or duct tape. I got a huge roll of Gaffers tape for less than $10 at Amazon. It will last me for at least a couple years and is well worth the minimal cost.
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The receiver sits on the hot shoe because it's a convenient place to put it. The receiver is connected to the camera by the cable, on the side, where the input/output connections are, not through the hot shoe. You could try sliding the receiver back out of the hot shoe so it's still connected but not entirely loose, or you could turn the receiver around. I don't think it matters what direction the receiver faces because I have use the remote effectively from behind the camera.
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It will fit on an attached flash unit on the hot shoe plate~ but not correctly on the pop up flash that is on the camera. This product does produce good images , but it is not made for the long run - plastic belt loops that Velcro straps go through are very easy to come off. I bought it in a time \ money crunch~ it gave me some great images for about 3 shoots including weddings, it paid for itself ~I don't regret the purchase but I am now looking for a more durable one.
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No, not when it's totally close. However, the hot shoe is free when the top half of the case is opened/off, which is necessary when you need to use the camera.
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It is a fairly noisy camera in terms of shutter and mirror operation. Shooting in live view will not relieve the situation, as the mirror recycles to the up position after each shot.
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I personally couldn't get it to work all the time and that's standing right next to it. It also gets so hot it may burn your skin if its next to your face. I had it on a cap very hot. I returned it and purchased a go-pro its been a great little product.