Hi Bruce .... I don't recall getting a hot shoe cover when I bought a new ME Super, or with the LX, but then again, my memory is not too good these days. However, you bring up a good idea for Bill. Since all hot shoes are the same (I'm assuming they are), then maybe Pentax or some third party could supply a cover for whichever camera Bill's describing - maybe even someone on the list who has no use for theirs could help out. Might not one cover fit all, or most, hot shoes?
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Bill Lawlor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 11/12/2004 4:08:33 PM > Subject: Re: hot shoe cover? > > When I purchased two PZ-1p's, they both came with covers. When I > purchased two MZ-S's they both came with covers. When I purchased two > P67ii's they both came with covers. When I purchased two *istD's they > both came with covers. When I purchased an *ist film camera, it came > with a cover. > > I would say that Pentax is doing it's part to satisfy you Bill. If > you get used cameras and the previous owner has thrown away the cover, > that is too bad. > > -- > Best regards, > Bruce > > > Friday, November 12, 2004, 3:50:52 PM, you wrote: > > BL> I don't know if anyone else finds the ubiquitious hot shoe/accessory mount a > BL> nuisance, but I am annoyed by the sharp edges and ugly appearance of a > BL> "feature" I seldom use. Is there some kind of a cover that keeps it from > BL> snagging skin and clothing? One of the great features of the original > BL> Spotmatic was the absence of any hot shoe on its beautiful prism cover. I > BL> would remove the shoes from my cameras but that probably would open the > BL> prism to light and dirt. Any ideas? > > BL> Thanks, Bill Lawlor > > >
