quick release plate; hot shoe
Photography term for a camera mounting plate that allows fast attachment and detachment, or a hot shoe for flash units. The two glosses reflect different but related camera accessories; context determines which is meant.
from English quick shoe
I attached a quick release plate to the tripod so I can set up the camera quickly.
This hot shoe is compatible with most SLR cameras.
Variant with interpunct; less common in running text.
From English 'quick shoe', a compound referring to a quick-release camera mounting accessory.