What is this part on my camera for?

[Rachael]

I've looked at the manual but it never said. I thought it was a mic thing, but my camera isn't compatible with a mic. I have Canon powershot sx50 hs by the way


hs by the way

 

[Michael]

Its called a hot shoe, you can mount accessories on it such as a flash, remote control, microphone etc

 

[Rachael]

Its called a hot shoe, you can mount accessories on it such as a flash, remote control, microphone etc

oh okay. thank you!!