flash to tripod adapter: I have just spend a good half hour searching the 'net, without results. I am looking for an adapter to place my flash on a tripod: a small square box with a...

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

I have just spend a good half hour searching the 'net, without results.
I am looking for an adapter to place my flash on a tripod: a small square box with a screw hole on the bottom so I can fasten a quick release plate in it, and a (non-working) hot shoe on the top to fasten the flash to. It is a remote-capable flash, no need for a cord or "hot" hot shoe.
Does such a thing even exist? If so, would someone point me to a website, please?

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Yes. Search eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400585358057?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EK7SOGQ/ref=asc_df_B00EK7SOGQ2942910?smid=A1THAZDOWP300U&tag=dealtmp649294-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B00EK7SOGQ

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

You mean like this?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HTZJBY/?tag=stackoverfl08-20

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Cdouthitt wrote:

You mean like this?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HTZJBY/?tag=stackoverfl08-20

One cent???

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

GoofyNewfie wrote:

One cent???

Surprisingly enough yes...it's the shipping that kills you.

I have a phone belt case that cost 5 cents on on amazon that I use daily...shipping like $5.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Morning Star wrote:

I have just spend a good half hour searching the 'net, without results.
I am looking for an adapter to place my flash on a tripod: a small square box with a screw hole on the bottom so I can fasten a quick release plate in it, and a (non-working) hot shoe on the top to fasten the flash to. It is a remote-capable flash, no need for a cord or "hot" hot shoe.
Does such a thing even exist? If so, would someone point me to a website, please?

Maybe this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/656152-REG/Impact_9101880_Umbrella_Bracket_with_Adjustable.html

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

GoofyNewfie wrote:

One cent???

Sometimes you just can't get a break! And then they make you pay for shipping! :D

I've bought quite a few one-cent books on Amazon. People have them and just want to get rid of them. So, for $4.00, I get the book I want.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Morning Star wrote:

I have just spend a good half hour searching the 'net, without results.
I am looking for an adapter to place my flash on a tripod: a small square box with a screw hole on the bottom so I can fasten a quick release plate in it, and a (non-working) hot shoe on the top to fasten the flash to. It is a remote-capable flash, no need for a cord or "hot" hot shoe.
Does such a thing even exist? If so, would someone point me to a website, please?

I know exactly what you mean, and if I find one, I'll post a link. When you buy a flash gun, a separate little stand will be included with it. That lets you set the flash off to the side somewhere or use the 1/4" hole on the bottom to mount it on a tripod.

EDIT: Here's one for a Sony.
http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Flash-Stand-Sony-HVL-F58AM/dp/B004L6E94M/ref=sr_1_15?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1389984752&sr=1-15&keywords=mount+for+external+flash

I think this should do it.
http://www.amazon.com/MF-1-Multi-mount-Flash-Stand/dp/B0040IWVBY/ref=sr_1_29?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1389984851&sr=1-29&keywords=cowboy+studio+flash+stand

Something else -
http://www.amazon.com/DSLRKIT-Flexible-Dual-arm-Dual-shoe-Panasonic/dp/B007MZWMCA/ref=sr_1_124?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1389984997&sr=1-124&keywords=flash+mounting+tripod+bracket

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

Now, why could I not find that? All I was presented with were adapters from one brand of hot shoe to another!
Thank you all so much... I'm going shopping as soon as I get home, forgot to bring my credit card!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Morning Star wrote:

Now, why could I not find that? All I was presented with were adapters from one brand of hot shoe to another!
Thank you all so much... I'm going shopping as soon as I get home, forgot to bring my credit card!

I'd forget my clothing before I forgot my credit card. :D

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

jerryc41 wrote:

I'd forget my clothing before I forgot my credit card. :D

:lol: Well, I wasn't planning on shopping...

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Morning Star wrote:

I have just spend a good half hour searching the 'net, without results.
I am looking for an adapter to place my flash on a tripod: a small square box with a screw hole on the bottom so I can fasten a quick release plate in it, and a (non-working) hot shoe on the top to fasten the flash to. It is a remote-capable flash, no need for a cord or "hot" hot shoe.
Does such a thing even exist? If so, would someone point me to a website, please?

Also see:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Optical-Slaves/ci/1736/N/4168864834

Even if you don't buy from them (I HIGHLY recommend them), you can learn a lot from the variety of their listings. Good luck.

daddybear Loc: Brunswick, NY

Google

Cowboy Studios or Neweer.

Daddybear

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

Wahawk wrote:

Yes. Search eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400585358057?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EK7SOGQ/ref=asc_df_B00EK7SOGQ2942910?smid=A1THAZDOWP300U&tag=dealtmp649294-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B00EK7SOGQ

Maybe I should post this as a separate topic but......since we are on the subject....
The product shown on eBay has a metal shoe mount. I have some old (old old) adapters that are 100% metal.
With all of the contacts that there are on modern speedlights, does the metal shoe present a problem? I haven't had the nerve to try.

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Psergel wrote:

Maybe I should post this as a separate topic but......since we are on the subject....
The product shown on eBay has a metal shoe mount. I have some old (old old) adapters that are 100% metal.
With all of the contacts that there are on modern speedlights, does the metal shoe present a problem? I haven't had the nerve to try.

Would depend on the area where the contacts slide in and sit when the flash is on the mount. The old ones should have a non-metal area where the contacts slide in, but if not, they probably would cause problems.