Since I am not Markenfetischist I may now and again about things some say the Markenentusiasten not so fit.
Minolta, Sony now provides this protection shoe eg standard with whether you need it or not every decide.
Nikon delivers this part in his "simple" DSLR with (no depreciation of these cameras)!
In the more significant it is Nikon DSLR not value for 1, - this protection shoe to define.
For Nikon therefore no point.
For the protection of 5 points.
Quite simply, for example who photographed on the beach to know exactly where everything can settle the fine granules.
It also all other contacts are indeed standard covered with protective caps!
I have this protection it always got him never lost, with any camera as he also sits firmly.
When the flash is required, it is a matter of seconds to remove this protection and aufzustecken the flash.
Recommended, yes it protects its quality camera else also against all possible environmental influences.