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Nikon BS-1 Hot Shoe Cover for Nikon SLR Cameras USA

  • Price: $2.99
  • GBP 1.91
  • B&H # NIBS1
  • Mfr# 4731

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The Nikon BS-1 fits into the hot shoe of all Nikon SLR cameras and helps to keep out dust and moisture from the hot shoe.

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Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover
 
4.8

(based on 78 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (68)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (60)
  • Lightweight (50)
  • Durable (46)
  • Reliable (24)
  • Improves function (11)

Cons

  • Easy to lose (7)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (30)
  • Travel (21)
  • Everyday use (14)
  • Studio (8)
  • Landscape photography (7)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (31)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (40), Semi-professional (16), Professional (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Make an Accessory

Great for its intended use but that is not why I bought it.
Instead of an eyepiece shield, which is unwieldy, I fastened a small piece of black felt to the cover....Read complete review

Great for its intended use but that is not why I bought it.
Instead of an eyepiece shield, which is unwieldy, I fastened a small piece of black felt to the cover. Now I have an eyepiece shield that I can flip out of the way to use the eyepiece or flip down to cover the eyepiece. I use the cover generally and for photographing youth sports outdoors. The camera is on a tripod and can only pan. Sighting along the lens is more than adequate and I have the benefit of a stereoscopic view of the action - makes it easier to anticipate peaks in the action.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Only for Nikons

Someone at a different website said that this hot shoe cover will also work for Canon DSLRs. That person was wrong. This cover only partially fits my Canon EOS D5 Mark II. It will...Read complete review

Someone at a different website said that this hot shoe cover will also work for Canon DSLRs. That person was wrong. This cover only partially fits my Canon EOS D5 Mark II. It will not completely insert into the hot shoe because the shape of the tab on one end of this cover does not conform to the shape on my Canon and ends up getting stuck before the cover can completely insert into the hot shoe. Also, after having physically examined the cover, I have to question whether it is truly waterproof. If it is not, then even a small moisture leakage into the hot shoe with the cover inserted can potentially cause more damage than not having a cover at all, since a cover can impede the moisture from drying out. With no cover, the moisture can dry out more quickly, minimizing any corrosive damage. In any case, my Canon's hot shoe, as are Nikons', is waterproof, so if it ever gets wet, I just need to wipe it up and let the natural air-dry do the rest.

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5.0

Perfect

By renart

from woodmere, new york

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

        Important to keep the hot shoe covered - this fits my Nikon D7000 perfectly (lost the one it came with).

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Good Replacement!

        By SLR Enthusiast

        from Walnut, CA

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Pack
        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

            This is the exact same flash shoe cover for most (if not all) Nikon SLRs.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            Great

            By Andy

            from Berkeley, CA

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Wildlife Photos

              Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

              It was intended to be use on Nikon but fits on many Canon DSLRs. It didn't doesn't fit on my Canon 7D. I'd just simply grind down on the part that interfere with the fit and it fit perfectly... and it is cheap!
              A nice accessory to avoid dirt on the flash shoe.(Note*: Canon built in flash won't pop out since Canons hot shoe have a switch which prevent it to pop up when a external flash is attached.)

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              • No

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              5.0

              perfect fit

              By Victoria

              from Northwest Ohio

              About Me Casual Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                    I'm sure this won't be the last time I'll lose my hot shoe cover. Thankfully I was able to find the right one easily.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Nice

                    By Comrade

                    from Seattle

                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                    • None

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                      I don't have much to say. It works like it should and is available at a reasonable price.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Fits Canon, stops on-camera flash

                      By Brian

                      from Chicago IL

                      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Lightweight

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Landscape Photography
                        • Traveling

                        Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                        I bought this for a Canon t1i because Canon does not supply them. However, Canon also uses some sort of switch on the hot shoe which stops the on-camera flash from operating when something is in the hot shoe (although I have a flash diffuser with a different footprint that does not affect it). So, if you're buying for a Canon with an on-camera flash, be advised you'll have to remove this to use it.

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                        • No

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                        5.0

                        Perfect fit on the D5000

                        By Pastor Jim

                        from East Tawas, Mi

                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Lightweight
                        • Reliable

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                            It's nikon it's perfect:)

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

                            Comment on this review

                             
                            4.0

                            replacement part

                            By Chris canadian boy

                            from Quebec, Canada

                            About Me Semi-Professional

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Use
                            • Reliable

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Everyday use
                              • Home
                              • Landscape Photography
                              • Macro Photography
                              • Portraits
                              • Studio
                              • Traveling

                              Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                              original as good as the new one

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                              • No

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                              5.0

                              Hot Shoe Cover rating

                              By Richard

                              from Apopka, Fl

                              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Use
                              • Lightweight

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Everyday use

                                Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                                The cover [...] fits well on the hot shoen of my D 300s. Lightweight makes it unobtrusive when on the camera and it covers the contacts very well.

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                                • No

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                                5.0

                                Glad you can buy a replacement

                                By MrsNikon

                                from New England

                                About Me Semi-Professional

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                                      Like everyone else, I forgot mine somewhere. I like to haev all the piece parts the camera came with when I bought it new so the next buyer will have all the pieces too. Glad to see you can buy these. I bought two because I know I will most likely lose it again.

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                                      • No

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                                      5.0

                                      Hot shoe

                                      By Innocent Images Photography

                                      from New York, NY

                                      About Me Semi-Professional

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Durable
                                      • Reliable

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Everyday use
                                        • Portraits
                                        • Studio
                                        • Traveling

                                        Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                                        Reliable and definitely a necessity. Great replacement if you're missing one for your Nikon.

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                                        • No

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                                        5.0

                                        does what its made for

                                        By jow

                                        from connecticut

                                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Durable
                                        • Easy To Use
                                        • Lightweight

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Everyday use
                                          • Traveling

                                          Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                                          good item. stays on good and keeps the hotshoe clean and dust/dirt free

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                                          • No

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                                          5.0

                                          Fits well my Nikon D90

                                          By Kozhumyaka

                                          from New York, NY

                                          About Me Semi-Professional

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Durable
                                          • Easy To Use
                                          • Lightweight
                                          • Reliable

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Everyday use

                                            Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                                            I lost my previous shoe cover, and got this one instead. It fits well Nikon D90, no problem.

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                                            • No

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                                            5.0

                                            As expected

                                            By Crew11k

                                            from NYC

                                            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Durable
                                            • Easy To Use
                                            • Lightweight

                                            Cons

                                            • Easy to lose

                                            Best Uses

                                              Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                                              replacement for lost hot-shoe cover

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                                              • No

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                                              5.0

                                              Great Item For Any Camera With A HotShoe

                                              By NFortin198

                                              from Reading, MA.

                                              About Me Semi-Professional

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Easy To Use

                                              Cons

                                              • None seen

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Everyday use

                                              Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                                              I purchased one for every camera that I own. This item is not just for Nikon, as it will fit most brands of cameras. So simple to use, just slide it on. Great item to keep out dust and dirt from the contacts. Small enough to fit in the pocket when attaching a flash to the camera.

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                                              • No

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                                              5.0

                                              protector

                                              By Arbuckle

                                              from Glenview, Illinois

                                              About Me Casual user

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Durable
                                              • Easy To Use
                                              • Lightweight
                                              • Reliable

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                  Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                                                  to protect where flash attaches

                                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                                  • No

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                                                  5.0

                                                  Fits securely and does the job as intend

                                                  By ffscj

                                                  from Oklahoma

                                                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Easy To Use

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Everyday use

                                                    Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                                                    Made by Nikon so it fits my D300 like it should.

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                                                    • No

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                                                    5.0

                                                    Fits well

                                                    By jcs

                                                    from Auckland

                                                    About Me Semi-Professional

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Easy To Use

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • Everyday use

                                                      Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                                                      This fits well to the flash bracket as it should.

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                                                      • No

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                                                      5.0

                                                      Necessary item

                                                      By Lee

                                                      from NJ

                                                      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Durable
                                                      • Easy To Use
                                                      • Lightweight
                                                      • Reliable

                                                      Cons

                                                      • None

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • Everyday use

                                                      Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                                                      Use for my DSLR's. Keeps the shoes in good condition and is a low cost item..

                                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                                      • No

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                                                      5.0

                                                      it fits on my D5000

                                                      By nandocheco

                                                      from Columbus, OH

                                                      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Easy To Use
                                                      • Lightweight
                                                      • Reliable

                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Traveling

                                                        Comments about Nikon BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover:

                                                        I lost the one that came with my DSL, so i ordered this. it fits a little bit tight but still good!

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                                                        • No

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