Maxsimafoto - Hot Shoe Converter for Sony - Active Interface Shoe to Universal Shoe Mount for Sony Handycam DCR-HC39E, DCR-HC42E, DCR-HC43E, DCR-HC94E, DCR-HC96E and Others Designed to use a standard cold shoe device on Sony Camcorders that use the Active Int Securely tightens and does not connect to the electrical contacts. ( isolated so hot shoe can be used for independent devices such as light units other flashes etc controlled externally