hot shoe

noun

, Photography.

1. a bracket on a camera body that provides support and electrical contact for an electronic flash attachment.

hot shoe

noun

1. photog an accessory shoe on a camera through which electrical contact is made to an electronic flash device

Word History and Origins

Origin of hot shoe¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

It was a pioneer for collectors wanting to sell rare shoes on consignment and for buyers willing to stand in line for hours to snag the next hot shoe during exclusive product drops.

From Los Angeles Times

This included a fully articulating screen, a larger handgrip, tally lights, a new mic array, and a hot shoe for accessories.

From The Verge

It would be more convenient to use if it was anywhere but in the exact middle of the camera, right under the hot shoe.

From The Verge

The dead cat mic cover blocks the wind and mounts via the included hot shoe.

From The Verge

I can’t emphasize enough how important this is: a fully articulated screen is the difference between getting the shot and not, and the ZV-1’s side hinge lets you flip the screen around without it getting blocked by whatever you have in the hot shoe.

From The Verge