Helping to protect the flash and camera when working in wet conditions, the FA-RG1 Multi Interface Shoe Rain Guard from Sony is attached to the MI shoe of the flash in order to prevent water ingress within the flash or camera.

Minimizes Water Ingress to Flash/Camera    Attaches to Multi Interface Shoe

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with a URX-P03?

A: The SMAD-P3D cannot be used with the URX-P03 nor the URX-P40. The Sony SMAD-P5 is directly compatible with the URX-P03.

Q: 2. I am shooting with the A7SIII and have been using the UTX-P03D. When I use the dual channel SMAD Unit, the ability to control audio levels in camera is suddenly disabled. Also the in the menu the (MI Shoe Audio Set) option is grayed out, not allowing me to control my levels anymore. Because of this I've been using the 2 channel Sony provided 3.5mm jack. Am I missing something, or does this SMAD unit only provide auto gain with no ability to control audio levels?

A: Awaiting a Call-Back from Sony on this, to confirm compatibility/usability with the A7s iii. One "theory" is that the A7siii is a "consumer" product and may not be (fully?) compatible. The Sony URX-P03D wireless receiver is to used with interface Sony SMAD-P5 Digital MI Shoe Adapter for UWP-D Series. ( https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1484185-REG/sony_smadp5_digital_mi_shoe.html). This is stated as applicable to SELECT Sony cameras (the A7s iii is not listed-see below): Key Features For UWP-D Series URX-P40 Receiver For Camcorders/Cameras with MI Shoe Digital Audio and Data Connection Switchable to Analog Connection Cable-Free Setup Show More The compact Sony SMAD-P5 is a digital Multi Interface (MI) Shoe adapter that allows you to mount the UWP-D Series URX-P40 receiver on select Sony camcorders and cameras equipped with the MI shoe architecture. The adapter eliminates the need for connecting cables, speeding your setup in the field. More Details The adapter also offers seamless integration with the Sony a7R IV and A9 II mirrorless cameras, the PXW-Z280/PXW-Z190 XDCAM camcorders, and the PXW-FX9 camera

Q: 3. What's the difference between this and the cheaper non D smad-p3 version?

A: The SMADP3D is designed for use with the new Sony URX-P03D dual channel receiver.

Q: 4. Does this work with the A7s iii?

A: Yes it will , Sony has the same Multi-Interface Shoe on all Mirrorless cameras

Q: 5. Does this ONLY work with dual channel receivers? I would like option to upgrade receivers with same she adapter in the future.

A: Yea, turns out you have to buy it, then find the answer buried in the tiny instruction manual . B&H: This kind of info needs to be in the description!! More $ to UPS.

Q: 6. Can I use this with the Sony A7iii?

A: Yes, this is compatible with the Sony A7iii.

Q: 7. I have a Sony HDR-SR10, which lacks a 3.5mm external mic input, or any sort of external mic input. It has the HSI. Will this adapter allow for the camera to use the audio signal from a receiver via the HSI, since there is no other mic input on the HDR-SR10? If so, I can look into purchasing this adapter.

A: The SMAD-P3D is compatible with select cameras that feature Sony's Multi-Interface shoe. Unfortunately not compatible with the HDR-SR10.

Q: 8. Will this work on the a6300 using the dual channel wireless receiver?

A: The Sony SMADP3D Multi-Interface Shoe Adapter is compatible with the Sony a6300. User may connect the Sony URX-P03D 2-Channel Portable Receiver to the a6300 using this multi-interface shoe adapter.

Q: 9. Is it true that using this on an FS7 will disable the XLR inputs on the side? One reviewer with an FS7 says, you can assign the hot shoe to be either channel 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. if you use the hot shoe and this adaptor as channel 1 and 2, the xlrs on the side of the camera dont work.

A: I used this adapter and the XLR inputs on a Sony FS7 mark ii allowing me to record 4 input channels of audio simultaneously. This may not be the case for the first generation FS7 but I had no issues on the mark ii. The only thing was the hot shoe inputs MUST be inputs 1&2 then XLR inputs on channels 3&4.

Q: 10. Is this compatible with the FX9 and if so, will it interface with the Ch 3&4 manual level controls on the camera?

A: The SMAD-P3D does work with the FX9 and interfaces with Channels 1 and 2. Levels are not adjustable using the internal controls on the camera.