ProDot Shutter Button Upgrade (Red. 2 Pack). Soft Shutter Release Button Alternative

I first started using these ProDots about ten years ago on all my Nikon DSLR's. Since moving to Sony mirrorless, I felt something was missing from my shooting experience. I finally realized what it was; I was missing my ProDots! These tiny little seemingly insignificant pieces of rubber really transform the camera and allow me to not have to think so much when trying to find the button; my finger feels the rubber nub and immediately goes to it. It feels nice and soft, and the tactile feedback when using the ProDot is so much better than a hard button.The ProDot has been extremely helpful for me as I transitioned to new equipment where the record button is separate from the shutter button on my Sony ZV-E1. I put a ProDot on the video record button and it's made all the difference for me.Highly recommended. While I rated adjesion low, this is actually a good thing. I've had the ProDot get stuck against a SmallRig frame once, and the button popped right off instead of pulling the camera's button out. This is good for the safety of your equipment and I believe is by design. I always purchase a few extra to have on-hand just in case I lose one, but that's a small price to pay for the knowledge that a ProDot isn't going to pull the button out of my camera.

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The double stick tape on this lets it down. It's either old or weak and it will not last. The feeling of the button cover itself is super tactile and easy to accurately identify by touch. My suggestion is to buy some .02 thickness 3M VHB double sided tape, remove the adhesive that comes with these buttons and use the better tape. I did this after mine came off several times in my bag and it hasn't come off again.

I bought these for my new Sony RX100 VII, the shutter button sits near the power button and has very little contour. This changes that and so far it seems to be adhering well. It also softens the press of the shutter, I've found that it's easy when you're capturing an exciting moment to stab your finger down on the shutter button and introduce blur, this helps combat that. On top of that it adds a splash of color on a mostly black camera, looks cool. I'll be ordering another set for my other cameras.

A great idea that when it is attached, is a great idea. However, they rarely stay on for too terribly long. I've used the ProDot on shutter releases on Canon 70D, 40D, Olympus OM-D systems, and on NONE of them, do the ProDots stay attached for more than a few days. The adhesive is substandard in my view. I tried cleaning the shutter release button with alcohol swabs, letting it dry, waiting a day, and applying the ProDots... They fall off no matter what I do. When they are on, it really is a great idea, helps with more predictable and smooth shutter releases, which of course leads to clearer, sharper shots. Unfortunately, that can only happen for a day or so until the bloody thing falls off and cannot be reattached.Now, as an update, I sent Custom SLR an email asking for them to advise me on their product since I prepared the shutter release button exactly as they stated, applied the dots exactly as they directed, and they all, (5 sets of 2) all fell off within a few days of use. I will update this review if and when they respond.Customer Service DID respond, and after some conversation as to what caused my Pro Dots to fall off so quickly off of both cameras, repeatedly... They sent me replacement black Pro Dots. They seem to be staying on much better so far than the red. I will let you know if they survive the ubiquitous in and out of the camera bag process that Custom SLR says is what is causing them to be rubbed off quickly. Cameras go in and out of camera bags, to me the adhesive should be strong enough to withstand that basic function of photography. We shall see!

I have ordered 2 or 3 of these and no matter what I do, they stay on for about a week and then they fall off leaving adhesive gunk on your shutter button. I really like how they feel while they are attached. Hopefully your results are better than mine.

I wasn't sure about this but thought I'd give it a try. I found that I have a much smoother action when pressing the shutter release with the ProDot than I do without it. It reduces the motion of the camera when taking a shot because of my tendency to jerk my finger. I have been using them on two cameras and have not had any issue with them loosening or coming off. I'll definitely use them on any new cameras I buy.Update:I have been using these on my cameras for over two months and have had NO issues. At first I was suspicious of the adhesive they use and feared they might come loose. However after over two months of relatively heavy use in hot and cold environments, they have stayed put right where I put them on the shutter release. And I love the feel that makes it easier to make the actual release of the shutter a surprise. Always a good thing when taking pictures, especially using a telephoto lens handheld.

I shoot Nikon cameras and the shutter release is not flat. The "Pro Dot" is used on all my cameras because the raised shutter release makes for a smoother depression and the tactile feel is great. The "Pro Dot" is essential to how I photograph but it is costly because they keep falling off. A change in design to fit the shutter release buttons that aren't flat would make a difference and a stronger adhesive would make it worth paying $4.00 each for the "Dots". I just lost the 3rd "Dot" off my Z8 and I don't have a replacement. Great product but the refusal to change the manufacturing process is going to kill it.