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Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud

  • Price: $29.95
  • B&H # PHSM
  • Mfr# AC-ALSWMTB

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This is a Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount bracket. It is a versatile aluminum bracket that will fit on almost any light stand. The reversible threaded stud (3/8" and 1/4") enables attachment of various lighting and grip items.

Transfers the weight of your softbox to its speed ring, relieving your light head, and providing better balance atop a light stand
Bracket tilts and swivels to make aiming the light or flash easy
Has a locking umbrella socket that will accept umbrella shafts up to 3/8" diameter

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PhotoflexHeavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud
 
4.5

(based on 50 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (36)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (42)
  • Attach securely (41)
  • Long-lasting (29)
  • Good color value (7)
  • Good power output (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • General purpose (35)
    • Indoors (25)
    • Outdoors (21)
    • Outdoor events / games (15)
    • Night time (9)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Semi-pro photographer (21), Pro photographer (13), Photo enthusiast (6), Professional (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (20)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Decent swivel mount for the $$$$

    After reading the review for the cheaper photoflex swivel mount. I decided to try this one. This is my first swivel mount I ever bought so I can't compare it to any others. I'm...Read complete review

    After reading the review for the cheaper photoflex swivel mount. I decided to try this one. This is my first swivel mount I ever bought so I can't compare it to any others. I'm very pleased with it for the price. I was looking at some higher priced one's but decided to get this one since I also recently bought photoflex light stands & umbrellas.I used my Nikon SB - 800 speedflash on this mount. The swivel mount comes with a reversible 1/4 - 3/8 threaded stud. What I did was use the AS-19 stand that came with my SB - 800 speedlight. Just screw the 1/4 stud that came with the mount into the AS-19 stand and then attach the Nikon speedlight. It works perfect!!Since I liked the first one I received, I'm going to order a second one as soon as I'm done writing this review!

    Problems Encountered: None so far...

    Items I Recommend: Photoflex umbrella kit...Item # PHULSK

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Good solid mount

    Well-built solid mount, and easy to use adjustment screws. All works very well. The only problem I had was that the angle of the umbrella mount didn't work too well with my particular flash...Read complete review

    Well-built solid mount, and easy to use adjustment screws. All works very well. The only problem I had was that the angle of the umbrella mount didn't work too well with my particular flash. Landed up meaning that the flash was aimed at the top half of the umbrella. I switched to the Bogen version which was aligned a lot better for my purposes.

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    5.0

    Heavier duty than the regular model

    By Todd

    from Virginia

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attaches Securely
    • Durable
    • Long-Lasting

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • General Use

      Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

      I use this to support an EzyBox 76x76 cm and a strobe head. That assembly acts as a pretty effective lever, so I wanted a heavier duty swivel mount to handle it. This one works great.

      Just like the lighter model, this one stays where you point it. It feels heavier and the adjustment handle is a bit longer than the regular one, too.

      I'd buy another one if I needed one.

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      4.0

      Don't get fooled bya another brand!

      By Tmax

      from Denver, CO

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attach Securely

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • General Use
        • Indoors
        • Outdoors
        • Special Events

        Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

        Truly Heavy Duty
        Works great!

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        • No

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        2.0

        Returned it

        By Jacques

        from New York City

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Heavy
          • Prone to slip

          Best Uses

            Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

            It's not bad, but I returned it for several reasons. First, I had to crank the handle hard to really secure it. Second, it's heavier than I need. Third, the stud holes are round, and a lot of studs out there require a hexagonal opening. I didn't see any advantage to this over the cheaper plastic versions except that the knobs seem sturdier.

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            • No

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            5.0

            Very great product

            By Gilles

            from QC,CA

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • General Use

              Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

              Very sturdy,polyvalent,seems it will last a long time.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Very sturdy

              By Cedric

              from Bogota, Colombia

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attach Securely
              • Durable
              • Good Color Value
              • Long-Lasting

              Cons

              • Heavy bulky

              Best Uses

              • General Use

              Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

              Seems indestructible.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Exactly What I Ordered

              By Sara

              from Westminster Co

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attach Securely
              • Durable
              • Long-Lasting

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Indoors
                • Low Light
                • Night Time
                • Outdoors
                • Special Events

                Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                This product is exactly what I needed. Which was an attachment for my light stand to hold an umbrella and flash. It's heavy duty. Will with stand lots of use.

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                • No

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                5.0

                Simple to use and does a great job

                By Shakti

                from Charlotte, NC

                About Me Pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Attach Securely
                • Durable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                    I use this to mount a Canon 580EX flash and umbrella set up. Why I never bought one before I do not know.

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                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Works great

                    By Ld

                    from Pa

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Attach Securely
                    • Durable
                    • Long-Lasting
                    • Powerful

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • General Use
                      • Indoors
                      • Low Light
                      • Night Time
                      • Outdoors
                      • Special Events

                      Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                      Works as you would expect. Great

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Great value

                      By starcom

                      from Corpus Christi, TX

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • High Quality
                      • Low price

                      Cons

                      • NONE

                      Best Uses

                      • General Use
                      • Professional Work
                      • Special Events

                      Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                      I needed something to be able to mount my SB800 flash units along with lighting controls on my light stands. This is a really well built product that is a perfect solution for me. I am amazed at how well it is manufactured and how inexpensive it is. What a bargain.

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                      5.0

                      very sturdy

                      By chain 007

                      from houston texas

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Attach Securely
                      • Durable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • General Use
                        • Indoors

                        Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                        Great for studio work, holds umbrellas right were they need to be. I will be buying more for my other light stands.

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                        • No

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                        5.0

                        Very Heavy Duty

                        By Andy

                        from Laredo, TX

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Attach Securely
                        • Durable
                        • Long-Lasting

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • General Use
                          • Indoors

                          Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                          Seems it will last a long time

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                          • No

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                          5.0

                          Great Product

                          By CanonT1i

                          from New Brunswick Canada

                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Attach Securely
                          • Durable
                          • Long-Lasting
                          • Powerful

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • General Use
                            • Indoors
                            • Low Light
                            • Night Time
                            • Outdoors
                            • Special Events

                            Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                            I use these brackets with my light stands and speelights.

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                            • No

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                            5.0

                            Useful Tool

                            By T.P.

                            from little house on the Prairie

                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Attach Securely
                            • Durable

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • General Use

                              Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                              Works fine as a way for me to control the angle of a small spotlight.

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                              • No

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                              5.0

                              Great product!

                              By Keith

                              from San Diego

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Attach Securely
                              • Durable

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Indoors
                                • Night Time
                                • Outdoors
                                • Special Events

                                Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                                Great product! Works as advertised! I've already purchased three, and as soon as I get my business off the ground, I plan to purchase more.

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                                • No

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                                4.0

                                OK, not great with my lights

                                By ragphoto

                                from Louisville

                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Attach Securely
                                • Durable

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • General Use

                                  Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                                  I got this to use with my Elinchrom lights because of the 7mm umbrella hole in the Elinchroms. This is a very sturdy mount a very good product. It just offsets my light too far from the center of the umbrella...

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                                  4.0

                                  Heavy Duty and Metal

                                  By DsonePhoto

                                  from Washington, DC

                                  About Me Pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Attach Securely
                                  • Durable
                                  • Good Color Value
                                  • Long-Lasting

                                  Cons

                                  • Heavy

                                  Best Uses

                                  • General Use

                                  Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                                  I've always been pleased with Photoflex's products, and it continues with this heavy swivel mount. I actually bought this item by accident because I didn't read the description, but I'm not going to return it.

                                  The heavy duty swivel is heftier than Photoflex's plastic umbrella swivel. It's metal construction and tighter locking screws and joints give it a high degree of durability, stability, and versatility.

                                  The metal construction means it can take a beating. Drops and stomps, you'll still have a swivel. The "heavy duty" isn't just a name it, locked in it will assuredly hold your monobloc.

                                  Although it is much heavier than the plastic swivel, this version is more versatile because you can mount small lights/accessories as well as large lights/accessories with confidence.

                                  These are great to have around if your lighting set up is a mix of large and small flash.

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                                  5.0

                                  The best swivel around

                                  By photshooter

                                  from Miami, FL

                                  About Me Pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Attach Securely
                                  • Durable
                                  • Long-Lasting
                                  • Powerful

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                                      After having used several models and brands of swivels, I finally hit it big with the Photoflex version.
                                      This is by far, the sturdiest piece of hardware in it's category. Now that I got and tested one, I am buying others , as I have found additional uses for these units when doing complex lighting set ups.

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                                      4.0

                                      Photoflex Swivel Mount

                                      By jungmen

                                      from Colorado

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Attach Securely
                                      • Durable

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • General Use

                                        Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                                        I've used nicer ones, but this one gets the job done!

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                                        • No

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                                        5.0

                                        A Swivel Mount That is Buit to Last !

                                        By Rogdj

                                        from Spooner,WI

                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Attach Securely
                                        • Durable

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • General Use
                                          • Indoors
                                          • Low Light
                                          • Night Time
                                          • Outdoors
                                          • Special Events

                                          Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                                          This Swivel Mount really is Heavy Duty. I'm really pleased with the quality of the build and the materials. It feels like it should last for years and years.
                                          We use it in a studio environment for our cannon external strobe light. this swivel mount, along with the Frio Universal Cold Shoe adapter allows us to mount the strobe on a light stand and easy placement anywhere we need it to be. It can rotate 360 degrees and also be angled at 90 degrees either forward of backward or any angle in between for a total range of 180 degrees. This really multiplies the options for pointing the light wherever we need it, quickly and easily. It also has a place for attaching an umbrella if we should need it. We've only been using it about 10 days as of this writing but the way this thing is built I'm pretty sure it will give us many years of use.

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                                          5.0

                                          Very Durable and Easy to Use

                                          By Nino

                                          from Pullman, WA

                                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Attach Securely
                                          • Durable
                                          • Good Color Value
                                          • Long-Lasting

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • General Use
                                            • Indoors
                                            • Low Light
                                            • Night Time
                                            • Outdoors
                                            • Special Events

                                            Comments about Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mount with Reversible Stud:

                                            I use this swivel whenever I'm using my umbrella and flash. Besides it doing what I need it to do, it's also very sturdy and I feel 100% comfortable that it's holding my umbrella and flash on it. There's nothing bad about this swivel. Highly recommend if you're looking for one!

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                                            • Reversible Threaded Stud
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