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Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes
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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by PowerReviews(based on 59 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attach securely (36)
- Durable (30)
- Long-lasting (10)
- Good color value (6)
- Adjustable (3)
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 (21), Pro photographer (20), Photo enthusiast (10), Professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (29)
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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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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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 .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Outdoors
Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:
great
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:
I am using this product with the PhotoFlex 18" octodome ext small. I like the adjustability of the unit but it does not mesh well. The lever that holds the flashes with the shoe mounts moves no matter how tight you tighten the screw. One of the shoe mount screws that locks in the flash or flash trigger stripped as I was placing the flash onto it. The shoe clamp barely fits over the flash shoe or my wizard shoe. This does not give me much confidence that the shoe will hold up during a wedding. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:
All i needed to connect my 580EX2 to my new XS softbox.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:
Would have given 5 stars but front arm that connects to bracket attachment seems to be a little flimsy to me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Photoflex Adjustable Shoe Mount Connector for Small to Medium Litedome Softboxes:
Used with small litedome from Photoflex. Works very well. It's the best one I have ever used so far.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- Original: $24.95
- Save: $2.49
- Price: $22.46
Speed Rings
- Price: $18.65
What's in the Box
- Connector with 2 Shoe Mounts
- 5 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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