Photoflex Light and Umbrella Shoe Mount Clamp
by Photoflex
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Customer Review: Just ordered my 2nd one
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this adapter (or one exactly the same) last year when I started to get more into flash work. When I got a 2nd umbrella I just picked up an adapter from a local camera shop. I didn't like the side screw cold shoes. My flash gets loose and it almost fell out once. I much prefer this cold shoe and the ability to lock it in place with the locking pin on the flash. It doesn't have the build quality of the other one I bought, but it's still sturdy enough (and lighter) with a better cold shoe. I also find it easier to adjust than my other one.Customer Review: Cheap, for a reason
Summary: 2 Stars
I've had my multiclamp for about 6 months now, and I've become more and more jaded with each use.
The construction feels cheap, and the shoe can't seem to keep my strobe attached. I have been tightening the screw to the point where I'm afraid it's too tight, and if it's not level, my strobe still feels like it's falling off. Recently the screw-head broke off, and now I'm searching everywhere to find a replacement. There must be a better way to get a solid feel when many of us are putting very expensive strobes on the clamp.
Customer Review: Not meant for every flash.
Summary: 3 Stars
I picked up a couple of these and when I placed my 580EXII on it. I found the flash sat way too high. This stand is not meant for larger flashes. Adding a radio receiver makes the flash higher. I uploaded two photos to show the hieght of the flash.
I tried using the head both ways but the result is still not what I want. I don't trust the shoe either. It likes to pivot the flash. I may keep it for a smaller flash but for my 580 and even the 430EX II, I need something aligned better and more stable.
Customer Review: Does the job
Summary: 4 Stars
very good product. Can bound umbrella to the stand tightly.
I use 580EXII on it and i wish i can tilt the flash itself to point it freely on the umbrella.
I think for small size flashes works the best.
One thing that i didn't like, the part that holds the umbrella, the screw leaves marks on the umbrella which
actually drills into the umbrellas shaft.
I put something like piece of plastic to remove the pressure of the screw in single point over the shaft.
Customer Review: Add this to your "Strobist" gear for off camera flash
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great clamp for your off camera flash. It will hold an umbrella and can tilt forward and back, moving the umbrella and flash together. It comes with the connectors you'll need if you want to attach to a light stand or even an extra tripod you have sitting around. Versatile and reliable. The only suggestion I have is stick a piece of electrical (or other) tape on the bottom of the metal shoe (where you attach your flash) so the metal doesn't short the flash.
Happy shooting.