I wonder how easy it would be to replace the top cover with that of a model that didn't have the hot shoe attachment. Perhaps you could fashion a cover from a broken flash or other such accessory.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Bill Lawlor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 11/12/2004 3:54:38 PM > Subject: Re: hot shoe cover? > > I don't know if anyone else finds the ubiquitious hot shoe/accessory mount a > nuisance, but I am annoyed by the sharp edges and ugly appearance of a > "feature" I seldom use. Is there some kind of a cover that keeps it from > snagging skin and clothing? One of the great features of the original > Spotmatic was the absence of any hot shoe on its beautiful prism cover. I > would remove the shoes from my cameras but that probably would open the > prism to light and dirt. Any ideas? > > Thanks, Bill Lawlor
