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Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter
The Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter converts a 1/4"-20 flash accessory into a shoe mount, and allows off-camera shoe cords like the Nikon SC-17, SC-28, and SC-29 to be mounted upon brackets that only feature a 1/4"-20 screw. It is also popular for use as a "sacrificial" shoe mount to put under an off-camera cord which already has a shoe underneath, so that wear & tear occurs upon this piece as opposed to the more fragile and expensive cord itself.
Replaces old part number 3298.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 32 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (27)
- Strong construction (21)
- Reliable (19)
- Lightweight (18)
- Packs small / compresses (10)
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings (8)
- Travel (6)
- Family photos (4)
- Portraits (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (9), Photo enthusiast (8), Pro photographer (8), Semi-professional (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
A must for most off shoe cords
This is a must if you have any type of off shoe cord with a plastic base on it. You might get away with out one with a light flash, however if you have ...Read complete review
This is a must if you have any type of off shoe cord with a plastic base on it. You might get away with out one with a light flash, however if you have a heavy one just buy it. This product in my opinion is over priced for a 30 cent washer and 15cent screw. B&H has it priced competitively against their competers, however the company that makes it is charging way to much in my opinion. This is still a must to have with the off shoe cords with plastic bases, I can not repeat that enough. Also do not even bother to try to get by cheaper by going to the hardware store and find a work around, I spent enough time finding out that will not work. Just go ahead and buy one, I have one for every off shoe cord.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Useful, but cheaply avoided
Yes, the photo shows what is included & I didn't have time to get to a hardware store to save $5 on this item prior to receiving it.
The clearance it...Read complete review
Yes, the photo shows what is included & I didn't have time to get to a hardware store to save $5 on this item prior to receiving it.
The clearance it provides on a Nikon with a flash bracket and SC-29 adapter works.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 32 customers
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Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
When I ordered the SC-29 the 262 Nikon flash adapter was not included for the product to be used out of the box. Had to place another order.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
This product works to adapt your nikon flash cord to "slide on" instead of "screw on" whatever your want to attach the cord to. In my case, I wanted to use it on a large softbox and there was no way to screw the cord on the holder for the softbox and the way the Nikon cord is designed as it can only be used with a screw. The screw on this adaptor screws into the bottom of your flash cord between the silver metal part and you can then slide the silver metal part onto whatever you are attaching it to. I made sure I carried a screwdriver on my wedding shoot, so that I could "un-screw" it off, when I needed to change it off my softbox and "re-attach" it to my flash bracket as the cord can screw on my flash bracket as originally designed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I got these to use with my pocket wizard flextt5's of wich I have six. After my light stand blew over on a shoot and breaking the hot shoe (it happens to everyone or will happen) I got these to mount to the PW and they work great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
You will need this if you are using a Brolly Lastolite Handle with a Nikon flash and a Radio Popper receiver.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
It does just what it should - no more, no less. I'm very pleased.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I use these on Radio Popper flash brackets in order to attach the brackets to umbrella holders that are on stands.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Used for all shots
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I am going to order another flash adapter for my other camera. I am using this on my Canon shoe cord and it worked out great! Love it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
A must have and well built. The pieces are heavy duty metal hold the flash securely.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I use the 262 Nikon Flash Adapter by Manfrotto to set my flash on a bracket. B&W film is still my passion, so I use my FM2A with flash, but since I got a bracket as a gift from former student, I really knew that I wanted to use it with SC-17 cord and the flash.
Even when it looks like as simple... it is strong... so not worry about problems getting loose.
I only do not like that the peace is not angled as is an actual hot shoe. Sometimes It makes me feel that it may slip off the bracket.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attaches securely
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Accessory attachment
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I bought this adapter after purchasing a similar product off a popular auction site. Unlike the one I bought off the auction site, this adapter holds solid to the base of accessory and doesn't spin loose when the flash cord tugs on it.
I've used this with a SU-800, SB-600, and SC-28. Mounted on flash stands and on a Stroboframe.
Don't bother trying to DIY or go with cheap(er) imitations - I wish I bought this first before I tried those methods.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
This is something Nikon should have done from day one -- makes the SC-XX cord work on my Stroboframe flash-shoe bracket. It's not quite perfect though. The screw head protrudes a bit where I believe it should be flat. Otherwise, well made and well worth the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Flash photography
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I need this piece to attach it to the stand on my flash bracket.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
It can be use on any flashlight on bracket with
sides broken on off the camera shoe cord.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
Required with the Nikon SC28
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
For mounting off-camera flash on bracket.
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
Absolute necessity for using with a Stroboframe.
Nice solid connection piece that keeps flash from wobbling.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
IF YOU HAVE A NIKON CORD FOR OFF CAMERA USE. YOU MUST HAVE THIS PRODUCT FOR USE ON YOUR STROBOFRAME BRACKET. IT IS NEEDED. CAN'T USE THE CORD WITHOUT IT. SO SPENT THE [$]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Could be thicker
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I was a little disappointed that Nikon made the SC-29 with only a screw option. I definitely need to be more flexible than that and a screw on adapter takes too much time. This cheap little adapter came quite in handy, however. It works great. The only problem that I have is that it's not thick enough to support itself on a stand that doesn't have a way to lock it. This means I had to buy another light stand adapter that has a locking mechanism built in so that this doesn't slip off when I'm using my SB-900.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Functions as described
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
-Allows you to mount an off camera flash module (ttl cord) or a Lumedyne/Norman type flash head onto a flash bracket.
-Provides a "cold" metal shoe that can mount onto a flash bracket.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
A good way to add a shoe foot to a Nikon SC-17, 28, 29 etc. sync cord. It's very well made. One thing it's missing however, is a 1/4" tooth lock washer to keep the foot from loosening up & twisting. A 10 cent lock washer can be found at your local hardware store.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 32 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (27)
- Strong construction (21)
- Reliable (19)
- Lightweight (18)
- Packs small / compresses (10)
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings (8)
- Travel (6)
- Family photos (4)
- Portraits (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (9), Photo enthusiast (8), Pro photographer (8), Semi-professional (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
A must for most off shoe cords
This is a must if you have any type of off shoe cord with a plastic base on it. You might get away with out one with a light flash, however if you have ...Read complete review
This is a must if you have any type of off shoe cord with a plastic base on it. You might get away with out one with a light flash, however if you have a heavy one just buy it. This product in my opinion is over priced for a 30 cent washer and 15cent screw. B&H has it priced competitively against their competers, however the company that makes it is charging way to much in my opinion. This is still a must to have with the off shoe cords with plastic bases, I can not repeat that enough. Also do not even bother to try to get by cheaper by going to the hardware store and find a work around, I spent enough time finding out that will not work. Just go ahead and buy one, I have one for every off shoe cord.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Useful, but cheaply avoided
Yes, the photo shows what is included & I didn't have time to get to a hardware store to save $5 on this item prior to receiving it.
The clearance it...Read complete review
Yes, the photo shows what is included & I didn't have time to get to a hardware store to save $5 on this item prior to receiving it.
The clearance it provides on a Nikon with a flash bracket and SC-29 adapter works.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 32 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
When I ordered the SC-29 the 262 Nikon flash adapter was not included for the product to be used out of the box. Had to place another order.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
This product works to adapt your nikon flash cord to "slide on" instead of "screw on" whatever your want to attach the cord to. In my case, I wanted to use it on a large softbox and there was no way to screw the cord on the holder for the softbox and the way the Nikon cord is designed as it can only be used with a screw. The screw on this adaptor screws into the bottom of your flash cord between the silver metal part and you can then slide the silver metal part onto whatever you are attaching it to. I made sure I carried a screwdriver on my wedding shoot, so that I could "un-screw" it off, when I needed to change it off my softbox and "re-attach" it to my flash bracket as the cord can screw on my flash bracket as originally designed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I got these to use with my pocket wizard flextt5's of wich I have six. After my light stand blew over on a shoot and breaking the hot shoe (it happens to everyone or will happen) I got these to mount to the PW and they work great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
You will need this if you are using a Brolly Lastolite Handle with a Nikon flash and a Radio Popper receiver.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
It does just what it should - no more, no less. I'm very pleased.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I use these on Radio Popper flash brackets in order to attach the brackets to umbrella holders that are on stands.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Used for all shots
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I am going to order another flash adapter for my other camera. I am using this on my Canon shoe cord and it worked out great! Love it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
A must have and well built. The pieces are heavy duty metal hold the flash securely.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I use the 262 Nikon Flash Adapter by Manfrotto to set my flash on a bracket. B&W film is still my passion, so I use my FM2A with flash, but since I got a bracket as a gift from former student, I really knew that I wanted to use it with SC-17 cord and the flash.
Even when it looks like as simple... it is strong... so not worry about problems getting loose.
I only do not like that the peace is not angled as is an actual hot shoe. Sometimes It makes me feel that it may slip off the bracket.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attaches securely
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Accessory attachment
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I bought this adapter after purchasing a similar product off a popular auction site. Unlike the one I bought off the auction site, this adapter holds solid to the base of accessory and doesn't spin loose when the flash cord tugs on it.
I've used this with a SU-800, SB-600, and SC-28. Mounted on flash stands and on a Stroboframe.
Don't bother trying to DIY or go with cheap(er) imitations - I wish I bought this first before I tried those methods.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
This is something Nikon should have done from day one -- makes the SC-XX cord work on my Stroboframe flash-shoe bracket. It's not quite perfect though. The screw head protrudes a bit where I believe it should be flat. Otherwise, well made and well worth the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Flash photography
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I need this piece to attach it to the stand on my flash bracket.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
It can be use on any flashlight on bracket with
sides broken on off the camera shoe cord.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
Required with the Nikon SC28
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
For mounting off-camera flash on bracket.
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
Absolute necessity for using with a Stroboframe.
Nice solid connection piece that keeps flash from wobbling.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
IF YOU HAVE A NIKON CORD FOR OFF CAMERA USE. YOU MUST HAVE THIS PRODUCT FOR USE ON YOUR STROBOFRAME BRACKET. IT IS NEEDED. CAN'T USE THE CORD WITHOUT IT. SO SPENT THE [$]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Could be thicker
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
I was a little disappointed that Nikon made the SC-29 with only a screw option. I definitely need to be more flexible than that and a screw on adapter takes too much time. This cheap little adapter came quite in handy, however. It works great. The only problem that I have is that it's not thick enough to support itself on a stand that doesn't have a way to lock it. This means I had to buy another light stand adapter that has a locking mechanism built in so that this doesn't slip off when I'm using my SB-900.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Functions as described
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
-Allows you to mount an off camera flash module (ttl cord) or a Lumedyne/Norman type flash head onto a flash bracket.
-Provides a "cold" metal shoe that can mount onto a flash bracket.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:
A good way to add a shoe foot to a Nikon SC-17, 28, 29 etc. sync cord. It's very well made. One thing it's missing however, is a 1/4" tooth lock washer to keep the foot from loosening up & twisting. A 10 cent lock washer can be found at your local hardware store.
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