Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes

  • Price: $43.95
  • B&H # PHCASMXSLD
  • Mfr# AC-B222SM

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  • Fits Any Photoflex Softbox Up to Medium

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The Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes accepts most shoe-mount flashes. It connects to a Photoflex, or Chimera Speed Ring, and allows use of that flash with a 12x16" softbox.

The Photoflex Extra Small LiteDome comes with a universal speed ring. This adapter connects to that, or any other Speed Ring.
Height of your flash is easily adjusted, and locked into place in the optimum position.

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Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes
 
4.1

(based on 63 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (30)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (17)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attach securely (36)
  • Durable (30)
  • Long-lasting (10)
  • Good color value (6)
  • Easy to use (5)

Cons

  • Flimsy (13)
  • Weak (5)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (29)
  • Indoors (29)
  • Outdoors (26)
  • Outdoor events / games (18)
  • Low light (16)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Semi-pro photographer (24), Pro photographer (21), Photo enthusiast (10), Professional (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (33)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Reliable

The product appears to both function and operate as intended with good build quality and no resistance. The parts appear legitimate and well constructed, optimal for quickly and precisely adjusting or otherwise manipulating the ...Read complete review

The product appears to both function and operate as intended with good build quality and no resistance. The parts appear legitimate and well constructed, optimal for quickly and precisely adjusting or otherwise manipulating the position of additional equipment (such as the intended Photoflex XS Litedome) and camera flashes - in my case, the Canon 580EX II.

Instructions are written in the typical ambiguous and confusing fashion with accompanying 80's black and white photography. If assembling to other parts of for the first time, approach doing so slowly. Once repeated a few times, assembly of other parts onto the Shoe Mount is extraordinarily simple and quick.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Works fine but is not too sturdy

I use it to mount my Nikon SB800 shoe mount flash units in various soft boxes for off-camera lighting. It works for that purpose but is not very sturdy. You have to carefully check ...Read complete review

I use it to mount my Nikon SB800 shoe mount flash units in various soft boxes for off-camera lighting. It works for that purpose but is not very sturdy. You have to carefully check that all the screws are tight, and they come loose very easily. In fact I always use some gaffers tape as a "safety belt" to ensure the SB800 stays in place.

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4.0

Good but not great

By NI

from Denver, CO

About Me Pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Pack
  • Easy to Use
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Weak Construction

Best Uses

  • Fashion Photography

Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

Descent product wouldn't put a sunpak 622 on it. Which is what I wanted to use with it. They should of had the larger thread been the main thread. Works well for light flashes does the trick I'd recommend DIY [@]for a better & cheaper solution.

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5.0

Great product

By KevinDM

from Calgary, AB

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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Pros

  • Easy To Pack
  • Easy to Use
  • Strong Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

      It took me a bit to figure out the best way to mount this up with the Photoflex Speed Ring and strip box, but after getting it all straightened out, it works like a charm. You can flip the modifier arm around if you need more clearance which I found I needed using it with the SB-600, but it's one threaded knob, so really, it's not a complicated piece of equipment.

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      5.0

      Worked perfectly

      By Jim G

      from Kansas

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Reliable
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Weddings/Events

        Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

        Took it out of the box and fitted everything together just fine. Been in use since I got it!

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        5.0

        Great product

        By Enthusiast

        from Williams, AZ

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Portraits

          Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

          Seems very durable despite other reviews to the contrary. I wish this was listed in the neccessary equipment for flash. I use it with a nikon sb-600 and the photoflex octodome 3' (set up also requires a speed ring - I use the photoflex basic.) The second shoe mount is good for a pocket wizard.

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          5.0

          Can't have enough of these.

          By Sandra

          from Houston, Texas

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Pack
          • Easy to Use
          • inexpensive
          • Lightweight
          • Reliable
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Outdoor photography

            Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

            Comes with 2 shoemounts. Easy to assemble and travel with. Adjustable and secure. I can attach it to anything with a superclamp or mount it to a lightstand.

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            5.0

            Nice Design

            By Kumori1030

            from Union City, CA

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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            Pros

            • Reliable
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

            • Difficult to Use

            Best Uses

            • Family Photos
            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Sports/Action
            • Travel
            • Weddings/Events
            • Wildlife Photos

            Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

            At first it was hard to use because there was no instruction manual, but after looking at it you can figure out how to use it. I like how it is adjustable.

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            5.0

            Very well priced and versatile

            By Margee

            from Maryland

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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            Pros

            • Durable

            Cons

              Best Uses

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

              Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

              This shoemount connector works perfectly for small litedomes and soft boxes. It can also be mounted on a flash frame pole to make a small lightbox with speed ring portable. the shoe mounts are very sturdy and their design accomodates a wide variety of shoe sizes. It is a very good alternative to the expensive magic slipper for small light boxes, however It will not support a large softbox.

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              2.0

              little bit disappointed

              By J.C.López-Johnston

              from Kingsville, Texas

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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              Pros

              • Attach Securely
              • Convenient

              Cons

              • Flimsy
              • Platform too short
              • Weak side bolts thread

              Best Uses

                Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                The show mount came with the last X-small litedome I bought. It was nice to have both mounts, one for the flash and another for the PW. BUT, in a occasion, I was mounting the lights, the adjustable show mount connector fall off ON A CARPETED floor and one of the side knobs simply got broken. Fortunately, was the one at the tip because I do not move this one too much.

                I am disappointed because of the bad quality material used to make the little side bolts... It seems to be like poor quality / very week metal alloy... and the thread is too thin/skinny/weak for the price of the part.

                If there were another option to replace this part of the X-small litedome, I would NOT recommend this part. I like the litedome.. I DO NOT Like the quality of the Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector .

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                3.0

                Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector

                By workin for a livin

                from Colorado Springs, CO

                About Me Casual Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Adjustable
                • Good design
                • Mounting options

                Cons

                • Fit and finish lacking
                • Tightening knobs

                Best Uses

                • Flash wireless trigger

                Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                Good design idea, multiple mounting options. I'll be using this with a Photoflex Small Softbox, a Canon 430EX II, a hot shoe to mini plug, and a pocket wizard. I like that it's adjustable and gives options on how to mount with this connector. The fit and finish does need more refining. It feels like you have to torque the tightening knobs a bit (a little more than normal) to get a snug fit.

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                1.0

                Below Poor

                By jw

                from oh

                About Me Pro Photographer

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                Pros

                  Cons

                  • Flimsy
                  • Weak

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                    Tried set this up tonight with a Photoflex Medium box and their speedring.
                    First of all the mounting knurled screw female thread is 1/4-20. All my stands are 3/8. I was concerned that this was too small a post for the weight. Attached the softbox and bingo! The post snapped. The combination of the ring and box is just overload for that small hardware. I've emailed Photoflex a
                    couple of hours ago but as this is the week end I didn't expect a response yet.
                    Considering the country of mfg. I should not be surprised.

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                    4.0

                    Good quality

                    By Glenn

                    from Singapore

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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                    Pros

                    • Attach Securely

                    Cons

                    • Barely holds a 3'
                    • Flimsy

                    Best Uses

                    • Indoors

                    Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                    The adjustable shoe mount connector is used to attach flashes such as the Canon 580EXII to Photoflex softboxes.

                    As advertised, it can hold up to a Small 3' octodome but feels like it would break if a strong gust were to blow past.

                    The 2 hotshoe mounts enable 1 flash to be attached to the front and a wireless reciever at the back.

                    The adjustable height and mounts enable you to customize the connector to any size of flash you are using. It can even be adjusted to fit a Canon 580EXII on a PocketWizard Flex-TT5.

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                    3.0

                    On the fence.

                    By Frauhousewife

                    from Idaho

                    About Me Pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable

                    Cons

                    • Loose in stand

                    Best Uses

                    • General Use
                    • Outdoors
                    • Special Events

                    Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                    Not very secure in the stand.

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                    5.0

                    Using and serves the purpose!

                    By TinaP

                    from TN

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Attach Securely
                    • Durable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • General Use
                      • Indoors
                      • Outdoors

                      Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                      Bought to use w/a med. size soft box and hand held flash unit SB-800. I've had the SB-800 for several years, but up to now have been using off camera w/a TTL cord. I wanted the flexibility of shooting wireless. It attaches well to my light stand or I just have someone hand hold, so that's worked out great! You will definitely want the Umbrella Bracket with Adjustable Shoe, if you don't already have it.

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                      4.0

                      Fantastic for Wedding and on location

                      By Unclvito

                      from Parkland, FL

                      About Me Pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Attach Securely
                      • Easy to set up
                      • Improves light quality
                      • Lightweight
                      • Simple

                      Cons

                      • Flimsy

                      Best Uses

                      • Outdoors
                      • Special Events

                      Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                      This is a super important part of my wedding and on-location gear. I was a little unimpressed by the quality of the metal, a bit soft. It tends to bend and deform and a recent fall caused it to shear off. The new one I just bought appears to be a better quality metal, much harder. I think it'll last much longer.

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                      5.0

                      works great with strobes

                      By Wil

                      from Philadelphia

                      About Me Pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Attach Securely
                      • Durable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • General Use

                        Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                        I bought this to use with the 24x32 LITEDOME Q39 w/QUICK REL (MED). Works well with canon speedlites, even with a radio receiver in between (thanks to the adjustable mount) I use it with the yongnuo rf603 triggers.

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                        4.0

                        Works well, good construction

                        By BennyMan1

                        from Orlando, FL

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                        Pros

                        • Attach Securely
                        • Durable

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • General Use

                          Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                          I will admit this is the first bracket like this I have purchased but it is all metal and holds the speedlight well and mounts securely to the stand. It came as part of a kit.

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                          5.0

                          "Photoflex found a need and filled it".

                          By rico

                          from Indianapolis, IN

                          About Me Pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Attach Securely
                          • Durable
                          • Long-Lasting

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

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

                            Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                            This is the best way I've found to attach a small softbox to a shoe mount strobe for off-camera use on a light stand. Second shoe mount holds radio slave receiver. I just got this product, and it works great. Time will tell how durable the screw threads are, and whether or not the softbox mounting screw will break. If they stand up to pro use, this product is a winner.

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                            4.0

                            great

                            By rod

                            from mission bc

                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Attach Securely

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • General Use
                              • Outdoors

                              Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                              great

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                              5.0

                              Great Product

                              By Mitch

                              from Stoneham, MA

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Durable
                              • Good price value

                              Cons

                              • NONE

                              Best Uses

                              • General Use
                              • Off camera flash

                              Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                              Great product. 2 cold shoes allows me to mount both my flash and radio slave.

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                              5.0

                              Reliable

                              By Stephen Masker

                              from Denton, TX

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

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

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • General Use

                                Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:

                                The product appears to both function and operate as intended with good build quality and no resistance. The parts appear legitimate and well constructed, optimal for quickly and precisely adjusting or otherwise manipulating the position of additional equipment (such as the intended Photoflex XS Litedome) and camera flashes - in my case, the Canon 580EX II.

                                Instructions are written in the typical ambiguous and confusing fashion with accompanying 80's black and white photography. If assembling to other parts of for the first time, approach doing so slowly. Once repeated a few times, assembly of other parts onto the Shoe Mount is extraordinarily simple and quick.

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                                Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes
                                • Connector with 2 Shoe Mounts
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