What is the best way to mount a speed light with hot shoe connector to a tripod with 1/4 -20 thread? I have tried those plastic cubes that provide a jack for wired triggering but they are too fragile and break easily. Is there a metal adapter out there? The speedlight will be radio-triggered so no need to access hot shoe terminals. Some good ideas would be appreciated.
Have a look at the Manfrotto 026. It also allows for mounting an umbrella, if needed. And...there are lots of other, similar and less expensive options. eBay has tons of them.... Good luck...
Have a look at the Manfrotto 026. It also allows for mounting an umbrella, if needed. And...there are lots of other, similar and less expensive options. eBay has tons of them.... Good luck...
What is the best way to mount a speed light with hot shoe connector to a tripod with 1/4 -20 thread? I have tried those plastic cubes that provide a jack for wired triggering but they are too fragile and break easily. Is there a metal adapter out there? The speedlight will be radio-triggered so no need to access hot shoe terminals. Some good ideas would be appreciated.
My SB-800s came with a foot that could sit on a flat surface. The foot also can screw onto a 1/4 x 20 screw either on a tripod or on a standard light stand. It is the AS--19 Speedlight Stand. Not sure what the Nikon price is, but it is available from Amazon for $7.95.
What is the best way to mount a speed light with hot shoe connector to a tripod with 1/4 -20 thread? I have tried those plastic cubes that provide a jack for wired triggering but they are too fragile and break easily. Is there a metal adapter out there? The speedlight will be radio-triggered so no need to access hot shoe terminals. Some good ideas would be appreciated.
This is best and safest way to mount a speedlight. You can find them on Amazon for much less.
I have some of these and they are indeed a great way to mount a speedlight, especially if you want it reasonably centered behind an umbrella. But these brackets do NOT mount on a tripod screw - they fit OVER and clamp to a light stand.
My SB-800s came with a foot that could sit on a flat surface. The foot also can screw onto a 1/4 x 20 screw either on a tripod or on a standard light stand. It is the AS--19 Speedlight Stand. Not sure what the Nikon price is, but it is available from Amazon for $7.95.
"The LP633 Umbrella Swivel will mount any standard shoe-mount flash to a light stand or other accessory. With a fully metal body and compact design, the LP633 is durable enough for heavy use without adding lots of weight to your camera bag. Primarily designed for use on a light stand, the swivel can be used with or without an umbrella or other shafted light modifier. When using an umbrella, the 10 degree-tilted umbrella shaft hole and geared-tooth locking mechanism in the main joint of the swivel ensures a secure, no-slip fit at any angle. The LP633 fits on any standard 5/8", 1/4"-20 or 3/8" threaded male accessory. Removable 3/8" and 1/4"-20 female threaded brass inserts are included."
If you are looking at a swivel umbrella bracket, Kupo is the strongest. The Kupo brackets have a large clamping area and will not slip from the leverage the umbrella exerts on it. I use one with my 41" umbrellas. I had a Manfrotto swivel umbrella bracket once. The leverage from my 41" umbrellas would cause it to slip even when well tightened.
My SB-800s came with a foot that could sit on a flat surface. The foot also can screw onto a 1/4 x 20 screw either on a tripod or on a standard light stand. It is the AS--19 Speedlight Stand. Not sure what the Nikon price is, but it is available from Amazon for $7.95.
My Canon 430 EX II Speedlite also has a stand with a 1/4 20 thread on the bottom. I use this all the time to mount the flash on a tripod. Works great, never had an issue. I've also purchased some third party flash stands similar to the Canon stand. All have threads on the bottom. Not expensive either.