I lost my K10D's hot-shoe protector.

**rayallen** · 04-19-2012, 04:32 PM

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After 4.5 years of being very careful I have finally lost/misplaced the hot-shoe protector cover from my K10D. I have never had one of these before as my previous cameras were Spotmatics with clip-on accessory cold-shoes.

I assume I am not alone in losing this small piece of black plastic. Should I be worried? Should I try to get a replacement? Or should I just get over it and move on and forget about it?

What did you do when you lost yours?

**crewl1** · 04-19-2012, 04:35 PM

Buy an external flash to cover it?

JK

I removed mine, since I use external flash or triggers so I leave it off. You can get one on ebay if you really dont want to look at the hot shoe.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HorusBennu-Hot-shoe-cover-Compatible-Canon-Nikkon-Pe...item1e6d2409eb

abieleck · 04-19-2012, 04:36 PM

I lost the hotshoe cover for my K10 in about 5 minutes

No really, I lost it early on and used it for years without a problem. This includes my hikes/backpacking trips and plenty of rain. If you're feeling paranoid, replace it, if not I would roll with out it.

**rayallen** · 04-19-2012, 04:41 PM

I love this forum - took all of 3 minutes to get an answer!

Thanks for that info, Larry. I did not even think of looking on eBay for such a small item. And I did not realise that they were generic. I probably should have.

twitch · 04-19-2012, 04:41 PM

The cover is cosmetic and in no way affects weather sealing

**rayallen** · 04-19-2012, 04:54 PM

Thank you for your replies, abieleck and twitch. That is what I was hoping to hear.

Problem is that I am a bit paranoid and I don't like things being incomplete.

Further searching on eBay has revealed that hot-shoe covers are readily available and can be had with spirit levels on them (single and two-way) and that is something that I can use. I'll bet I will be the only one in my group with one of those!

So, I am glad I asked the question.

Docrwm · 04-19-2012, 04:59 PM

I have several, if you're willing to wait I could post one to you (they're from old ZX-30s but they fit my K-5).

On the other hand, you could replace it with a bubble level that fits in that spot - I have one on my K-5 and its a great help at times.
Hot Shoe Cover Cap Bubble Spirit Level Canon Nikon qv | eBay

I wrote and was interrupted and you found them for yourself

so, never mind.

Last edited by Docrwm; 05-06-2013 at 08:12 PM.

**tcbubbleleo** · 04-19-2012, 05:02 PM - **1 Like**

ah......and there is the mini Pentax Dslr you can put them up there

Eulogy · 04-19-2012, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by tcbubbleleo

ah......and there is the mini Pentax Dslr you can put them up there

Don't really know what to say here...other than *awesome*! Where are these? Ebay?

Docrwm · 04-19-2012, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by Eulogy

Don't really know what to say here...other than *awesome*! Where are these? Ebay?

Yes, I've seen them there when doing other searches. As I recall they're around $5-6.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pentax-K-r-Kr-Miniature-Carmera-Lens-Mini-Hot-Shoe-K...item336ff55068

**tcbubbleleo** · 04-19-2012, 09:00 PM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/169239-new-pentax-...ures-tomy.html

there are K-x, and K-r different colors, the newer ones has K-5, K-7, film MX, sorry no K-10d, Yeah, they are about $5/6 there on Fleabay

**LaurenOE** · 04-19-2012, 09:05 PM

It's called the HotShoe cover FK - and the cheap imitations don't fit right - and can damage the little springy metal in the hot shoe.

Pentax Hotshoe Cover FK for Penatx Q (Replacement) 31040

They fit ALL Pentax cameras. I think the SF series had a slightly different one.

FK cover fits (and is OEM) on all the Digital bodies.

**rayallen** · 04-20-2012, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by tcbubbleleo

ah......and there is the mini Pentax Dslr you can put them up there

Well, I have never seen one of those before. I guess the best word to describe them is "CUTE". Thanks for sharing those with us.

And I hope you don't mind if I don't buy one!!

**rayallen** · 04-20-2012, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

I have several, if you're willing to wait I could post one to you (they're from old ZX-30s but they fit my K-5).

On the other hand, you could replace it with a bubble level that fits in that spot - I have one on my K-5 and its a great help at times.
Hot Shoe Cover Cap Bubble Spirit Level Canon Nikon qv | eBay

I wrote and was interrupted and you found them for yourself

so, never mind.

Thanks for the link but, yes, I did find them myself. And I'll probably get a two-way one rather than the bubble level. Just my preference.

You know what...I'm rather glad now that I lost my cover and then posed this question on the forum. Otherwise I would never have known that this type of nifty device existed. It must have been fate!

**rayallen** · 04-20-2012, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by tcbubbleleo

there are K-x, and K-r different colors, the newer ones has K-5, K-7, film MX, sorry no K-10d, Yeah, they are about $5/6 there on Fleabay

No K10D! Did you say no K10D?

That sounds like discrimination to me.

04-19-2012, 04:32 PM	#1
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	I lost my K10D's hot-shoe protector. Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. After 4.5 years of being very careful I have finally lost/misplaced the hot-shoe protector cover from my K10D. I have never had one of these before as my previous cameras were Spotmatics with clip-on accessory cold-shoes. I assume I am not alone in losing this small piece of black plastic. Should I be worried? Should I try to get a replacement? Or should I just get over it and move on and forget about it? What did you do when you lost yours?

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Buy an external flash to cover it? JK I removed mine, since I use external flash or triggers so I leave it off. You can get one on ebay if you really dont want to look at the hot shoe. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HorusBennu-Hot-shoe-cover-Compatible-Canon-Nikkon-Pe...item1e6d2409eb

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abieleck Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 799	I lost the hotshoe cover for my K10 in about 5 minutes No really, I lost it early on and used it for years without a problem. This includes my hikes/backpacking trips and plenty of rain. If you're feeling paranoid, replace it, if not I would roll with out it.

04-19-2012, 04:41 PM	#4
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014 Original Poster	I love this forum - took all of 3 minutes to get an answer! Thanks for that info, Larry. I did not even think of looking on eBay for such a small item. And I did not realise that they were generic. I probably should have.

04-19-2012, 04:41 PM	#5
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	The cover is cosmetic and in no way affects weather sealing

04-19-2012, 04:54 PM	#6
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014 Original Poster	Thank you for your replies, abieleck and twitch. That is what I was hoping to hear. Problem is that I am a bit paranoid and I don't like things being incomplete. Further searching on eBay has revealed that hot-shoe covers are readily available and can be had with spirit levels on them (single and two-way) and that is something that I can use. I'll bet I will be the only one in my group with one of those! So, I am glad I asked the question.

04-19-2012, 04:59 PM	#7
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	I have several, if you're willing to wait I could post one to you (they're from old ZX-30s but they fit my K-5). On the other hand, you could replace it with a bubble level that fits in that spot - I have one on my K-5 and its a great help at times. Hot Shoe Cover Cap Bubble Spirit Level Canon Nikon qv \| eBay I wrote and was interrupted and you found them for yourself so, never mind. Last edited by Docrwm; 05-06-2013 at 08:12 PM.

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tcbubbleleo Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Temple City CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 726	ah......and there is the mini Pentax Dslr you can put them up there

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Eulogy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	Originally posted by tcbubbleleo ah......and there is the mini Pentax Dslr you can put them up there Don't really know what to say here...other than awesome! Where are these? Ebay?

04-19-2012, 06:01 PM	#10
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Eulogy Don't really know what to say here...other than awesome! Where are these? Ebay? Yes, I've seen them there when doing other searches. As I recall they're around $5-6. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pentax-K-r-Kr-Miniature-Carmera-Lens-Mini-Hot-Shoe-K...item336ff55068

04-19-2012, 09:00 PM	#11
tcbubbleleo Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Temple City CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 726	https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/169239-new-pentax-...ures-tomy.html there are K-x, and K-r different colors, the newer ones has K-5, K-7, film MX, sorry no K-10d, Yeah, they are about $5/6 there on Fleabay

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04-19-2012, 09:05 PM	#12
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	It's called the HotShoe cover FK - and the cheap imitations don't fit right - and can damage the little springy metal in the hot shoe. Pentax Hotshoe Cover FK for Penatx Q (Replacement) 31040 They fit ALL Pentax cameras. I think the SF series had a slightly different one. FK cover fits (and is OEM) on all the Digital bodies.

04-20-2012, 02:24 AM	#13
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014 Original Poster	Originally posted by tcbubbleleo ah......and there is the mini Pentax Dslr you can put them up there Well, I have never seen one of those before. I guess the best word to describe them is "CUTE". Thanks for sharing those with us. And I hope you don't mind if I don't buy one!!

04-20-2012, 02:29 AM	#14
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm I have several, if you're willing to wait I could post one to you (they're from old ZX-30s but they fit my K-5). On the other hand, you could replace it with a bubble level that fits in that spot - I have one on my K-5 and its a great help at times. Hot Shoe Cover Cap Bubble Spirit Level Canon Nikon qv \| eBay I wrote and was interrupted and you found them for yourself so, never mind. Thanks for the link but, yes, I did find them myself. And I'll probably get a two-way one rather than the bubble level. Just my preference. You know what...I'm rather glad now that I lost my cover and then posed this question on the forum. Otherwise I would never have known that this type of nifty device existed. It must have been fate!

04-20-2012, 02:31 AM	#15
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014 Original Poster	Originally posted by tcbubbleleo there are K-x, and K-r different colors, the newer ones has K-5, K-7, film MX, sorry no K-10d, Yeah, they are about $5/6 there on Fleabay No K10D! Did you say no K10D? That sounds like discrimination to me.