Q Hot Shoe Size

saladvolcano · 05-24-2020, 10:49 AM

Dear users of Pentax Forums,

first time poster and new member to this website,

I am having a bit of a meltdown.
As I haven't seen these specs posted anywhere on the internet, what size exactly is the hot shoe on the Pentax Q?
It isn't described anywhere nor discussed which led me to think I could simply mount a standard sized utility into it and it doesn't fit.

Does anyone have this info and could he or she reply to me?
Thanks!

Wishing y'all a wonderful day

**BigMackCam** · 05-24-2020, 11:25 AM

Moved to Pentax Q forum

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Hello and welcome to the forums. The hotshoe on the Q cameras is exactly the same as for the DSLRs, both in size and functionality

saladvolcano · 05-24-2020, 01:55 PM

Hello and thank you Mike,

then why can't I use said device that effortlessly slides into a Panasonic and a Canon mount on it?

**crossed-up** · 05-24-2020, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by saladvolcano

Hello and thank you Mike,

then why can't I use said device that effortlessly slides into a Panasonic and a Canon mount on it?

What accessory are you trying to fit and which dimension appears to be the problem? Like Mike says, the Q has a standard sized hot shoe.

**pacerr** · 05-24-2020, 02:38 PM

Search web for "camera hot shoe compatibility". e.g.:

camera hot shoe dimension - Google Search

http://https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/100131/is-flash-brand-x-com...camera-brand-y

There's quite a few variables among brands. Width is generally nominal at 18.55mm but length and thickness may vary.

Be VERY cautious regarding electrical compatibility and contacts.

**jatrax** · 05-24-2020, 03:02 PM

Make sure the lock plate or screw is completely retracted on whatever you are trying to attach. I had the same issue with a flash and my K-5, swore it would not fit. Until I fully retracted the lock screw after which it worked perfectly. Don't ask how long it took me to figure that out.

boojum · 05-24-2020, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Make sure the lock plate or screw is completely retracted on whatever you are trying to attach. I had the same issue with a flash and my K-5, swore it would not fit. Until I fully retracted the lock screw after which it worked perfectly. Don't ask how long it took me to figure that out.

I have the same problem with a Mieke MK320. Why? Because the one I have has a shoe for a Sony not a Pentax. The contacts line up just fine when on my Sony. I cannot get it to even mount in the Pentax. The camera is saying, "No, no, wrong size."

2old4toys · 05-24-2020, 06:37 PM

If the flash has a collar on it, loosen it up not just a bit, but make it completely slack. As you are loosening, it you might notice one of the pins slowly retracting. Some flashes have a locking pin that “can” otherwise snag when fitting on some hot shoes when mounting if not completely retracted beforehand.

boojum · 05-25-2020, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by 2old4toys

If the flash has a collar on it, loosen it up not just a bit, but make it completely slack. As you are loosening, it you might notice one of the pins slowly retracting. Some flashes have a locking pin that “can” otherwise snag when fitting on some hot shoes when mounting if not completely retracted beforehand.

Thanks for the advice. It is not the case with this flash, however. The little flash in the Q-S1 will suffice for the near future. It is a great little camera. It has its limitations but they can get gotten around

2old4toys · 05-25-2020, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by boojum

Thanks for the advice. It is not the case with this flash, however. The little flash in the Q-S1 will suffice for the near future. It is a great little camera. It has its limitations but they can get gotten around

Ah for Sony they do have an odd hot shoe I hear.

As you are new, Check out the little Q20s for a little flash.

boojum · 05-26-2020, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by 2old4toys

Ah for Sony they do have an odd hot shoe I hear.

As you are new, Check out the little Q20s for a little flash.

Looks interesting. I will check it out. If I understand the Q camera its own flash will not work in conjunction with a hot shoe flash. Is this correct?

And, can I trigger multiple Q20 flashes from the one on-camera trigger?

2old4toys · 05-26-2020, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by boojum

I have the same problem with a Mieke MK320. Why? Because the one I have has a shoe for a Sony not a Pentax. The contacts line up just fine when on my Sony. I cannot get it to even mount in the Pentax. The camera is saying, "No, no, wrong size."

Sony is the baddie here re flash accessories. Their hot shoe has the centre pin in a oddball off-centred location. Some Sony’s even have a funny digital connector at the leading edge of their hot shoe.

And the answer is yes, to the FlashQ being able to trigger multiple flashes in one pop. Handy dandy, though will not work on a Sony. They have a special one that is only for Sony’s. Mine works on all my Pentax, Canon and Olympus cams as they share the common centre pin on the hot shoe.

05-24-2020, 10:49 AM	#1
saladvolcano New Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 2	Q Hot Shoe Size Dear users of Pentax Forums, first time poster and new member to this website, I am having a bit of a meltdown. As I haven't seen these specs posted anywhere on the internet, what size exactly is the hot shoe on the Pentax Q? It isn't described anywhere nor discussed which led me to think I could simply mount a standard sized utility into it and it doesn't fit. Does anyone have this info and could he or she reply to me? Thanks! Wishing y'all a wonderful day

05-24-2020, 01:55 PM	#3
saladvolcano New Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Not Sure What To Make of This Hello and thank you Mike, then why can't I use said device that effortlessly slides into a Panasonic and a Canon mount on it?

05-26-2020, 12:33 PM	#11
boojum Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Astoria, Oregon, US & A Posts: 59	Originally posted by 2old4toys Ah for Sony they do have an odd hot shoe I hear. As you are new, Check out the little Q20s for a little flash. Looks interesting. I will check it out. If I understand the Q camera its own flash will not work in conjunction with a hot shoe flash. Is this correct? And, can I trigger multiple Q20 flashes from the one on-camera trigger? Last edited by boojum; 05-26-2020 at 02:42 PM.

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05-24-2020, 11:25 AM	#2
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,645	Moved to Pentax Q forum --- Hello and welcome to the forums. The hotshoe on the Q cameras is exactly the same as for the DSLRs, both in size and functionality

05-24-2020, 02:27 PM	#4
crossed-up Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 493	Originally posted by saladvolcano Hello and thank you Mike, then why can't I use said device that effortlessly slides into a Panasonic and a Canon mount on it? What accessory are you trying to fit and which dimension appears to be the problem? Like Mike says, the Q has a standard sized hot shoe.

05-24-2020, 02:38 PM	#5
pacerr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Paris, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,349	Search web for "camera hot shoe compatibility". e.g.: camera hot shoe dimension - Google Search http://https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/100131/is-flash-brand-x-com...camera-brand-y There's quite a few variables among brands. Width is generally nominal at 18.55mm but length and thickness may vary. Be VERY cautious regarding electrical compatibility and contacts.

05-24-2020, 03:02 PM	#6
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Make sure the lock plate or screw is completely retracted on whatever you are trying to attach. I had the same issue with a flash and my K-5, swore it would not fit. Until I fully retracted the lock screw after which it worked perfectly. Don't ask how long it took me to figure that out.

05-24-2020, 03:17 PM	#7
boojum Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Astoria, Oregon, US & A Posts: 59	Originally posted by jatrax Make sure the lock plate or screw is completely retracted on whatever you are trying to attach. I had the same issue with a flash and my K-5, swore it would not fit. Until I fully retracted the lock screw after which it worked perfectly. Don't ask how long it took me to figure that out. I have the same problem with a Mieke MK320. Why? Because the one I have has a shoe for a Sony not a Pentax. The contacts line up just fine when on my Sony. I cannot get it to even mount in the Pentax. The camera is saying, "No, no, wrong size."

05-24-2020, 06:37 PM	#8
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391	If the flash has a collar on it, loosen it up not just a bit, but make it completely slack. As you are loosening, it you might notice one of the pins slowly retracting. Some flashes have a locking pin that “can” otherwise snag when fitting on some hot shoes when mounting if not completely retracted beforehand.

05-25-2020, 08:47 PM	#9
boojum Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Astoria, Oregon, US & A Posts: 59	Originally posted by 2old4toys If the flash has a collar on it, loosen it up not just a bit, but make it completely slack. As you are loosening, it you might notice one of the pins slowly retracting. Some flashes have a locking pin that “can” otherwise snag when fitting on some hot shoes when mounting if not completely retracted beforehand. Thanks for the advice. It is not the case with this flash, however. The little flash in the Q-S1 will suffice for the near future. It is a great little camera. It has its limitations but they can get gotten around

05-25-2020, 11:11 PM	#10
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391	Originally posted by boojum Thanks for the advice. It is not the case with this flash, however. The little flash in the Q-S1 will suffice for the near future. It is a great little camera. It has its limitations but they can get gotten around Ah for Sony they do have an odd hot shoe I hear. As you are new, Check out the little Q20s for a little flash.

05-26-2020, 09:12 PM	#12
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391	Originally posted by boojum I have the same problem with a Mieke MK320. Why? Because the one I have has a shoe for a Sony not a Pentax. The contacts line up just fine when on my Sony. I cannot get it to even mount in the Pentax. The camera is saying, "No, no, wrong size." Sony is the baddie here re flash accessories. Their hot shoe has the centre pin in a oddball off-centred location. Some Sony’s even have a funny digital connector at the leading edge of their hot shoe. And the answer is yes, to the FlashQ being able to trigger multiple flashes in one pop. Handy dandy, though will not work on a Sony. They have a special one that is only for Sony’s. Mine works on all my Pentax, Canon and Olympus cams as they share the common centre pin on the hot shoe.

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