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Impact Umbrella Bracket

BH #IMBSM • MFR #3117
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Impact Umbrella Bracket
Key Features
  • Standard Fixed Shoe Mount
  • Umbrella Receptacle
  • 2 x Adapter Studs
  • Tilt and Swivel Action
The Impact Shoe Mount Umbrella Bracket is a versatile bracket that will fit on almost any light stand. It includes two removable, reversible studs to adapt to light stands with top studs smaller than the standard 5/8". This bracket tilts and swivels to make aiming the light or flash easy. It also includes a cold shoe mount, which will accept virtually any shoe-mounted flash unit excluding the Nikon SB-900 and SB-910, as well as the Canon 600EX-RT.
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Impact 3117 Overview

The Impact Shoe Mount Umbrella Bracket is a versatile bracket that will fit on almost any light stand. It includes two removable, reversible studs to adapt to light stands with top studs smaller than the standard 5/8". This bracket tilts and swivels to make aiming the light or flash easy. It also includes a cold shoe mount, which will accept virtually any shoe-mounted flash unit excluding the Nikon SB-900 and SB-910, as well as the Canon 600EX-RT.

Two Removable Studs
The provided studs can be removed from the interior of the bracket by totally loosening the wing knobs and letting them slide out. These studs can be used to mount the bracket on a 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 threaded stand or tripod top. One stud is used for the flash shoe. The shoe may be unscrewed from this stud.
Top Swivel Section
Identified by the small round umbrella socket and locking knob.
Bottom Section
Contains the locking swivel lever.
Vertical or Horizontal Use
Once the stud is removed, the bracket may be mounted vertically, or horizontally out from the top of almost any stand with a 5/8" (Baby) top.
UPC: 847628010819

Impact 3117 Reviews

The Best Bracket

By Roland
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-18

These are Perfect with Impact Stands. They do not pair well with the Emart Stands. I don't even have an Umbrella yet, but use several of these brackets for projects, many not even related to Photography (testing Whistle and Mace Pepper Gel w/mounted Dummy Head, holding shooting target, etc.). Get wood dowels or rods up to 5/8 inch diameter and just use your imagination. Any angle, width, height, back drop. I've used for Focus, Pattern, Grid, Color, Gray Scale, Texture White Towel Boards testing. Comes with (2) 1/4, 3/8 female, male thread adapters. These are a must have item, just get the Impact Stands with them.

Great value

By Benjamin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-11-21

I'm very happy with this bracket. I had issues with a cheaper all metal bracket pictured and was going to buy the deluxe version had this not been on a deal with the triple flash adapter. I was pleasantly surprised as it was much better than my other cheaper unit and the design works better with the triple flash adapter than my otherwise better quality manfrotto adapter pictured. The handle is on the front and doesn't get in the way of the side flash like the deluxe or manfrotto would- see attached pictures. With my manfrotto, you need to add a stud if using 3 flashes for the handle not to get in the way, which raises especiallythe top flash a littleoff center. The bottom line is that this is the best solution with their triple flash adapters. If you're only mounting one light, then the deluxe or manfrotto are better in every other way as I own both the deluxe and manfrotto brackets

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Is the shoe metal or plastic?

Is the shoe metal or plastic?
Asked by: Bob
The shoe on the Impact Umbrella Bracket is plastic.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2024-09-05

The language in the product description box ...

The language in the product description box includes vaguely worded language about compatibility restrictions for the cold shoe mount. For example: "It also includes a cold shoe mount, which will accept virtually any shoe-mounted flash unit excluding the Nikon SB-900 and SB-910, as well as the Canon 600EX-RT." As worded, the dependent clause, "...as well as the Canon 600 EX-RT," can be taken to mean either way as regards compatibility. The separation using commas does not provide clarity, so which is it? Is the Canon 600 EX-RT compatible or not with this bracket?
Asked by: Mary
Yes. I bought this bracket and I mount my Canon 600 ex-RT flash to it all the time.
Answered by: Christine
Date published: 2022-01-25

will it work with a godox tt600s?

will it work with a godox tt600s?
Asked by: keri
Yes
Answered by: Shalom
Date published: 2020-09-01

question

I just need to buy the studs. Are they available separately?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes you can buy all types of Studs, What are you mounting to what? Do you need 1/4 -20 and 3/8 Male Threads, Single or duble. Look here>> Lighting & Studio>> Light Stands & Mounting>> Studs, Receptors & Pins (they are not that expensive and I found I need to keep a hand full of different ones around depending on what I need to mount.)
Answered by: Ken W.
Date published: 2019-09-28

question

I need a cold shoe adapter for an older external Sony Flash. Is there one available that will work with this?
Asked by: Barbara H.
This should work just fine since it's a cold shoe. I have several & use them with several different brands of flash.
Answered by: Larry M.
Date published: 2019-09-28

question

Can I purchase this cold shoe separately without the bracket? I have had bad luck with the adjustable shoes, but great luck with this kind.
Asked by: Jessica S.
While the Impact cold shoe does not seem to be listed as a separate accessory, the Smith-Victor Shoe Mount For Flash/Video Lights, B&H # SMSM, would be a similar option for your needs.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2019-09-28

question

Will this work with a Yongnuo YN685?
Asked by: Anthony
Yes this bracket can work with a Yongnuo YN 685.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Can the Impact Umbrella Bracket B&H # IMBSM be used on an old light stand that has NO stud on the top? Mine has only the hollow tube that is 3/8 of an inch in diameter. It looks like I could simply clamp this bracket onto my light stand.
Asked by: Steve
Yes you could attach this bracket to a stand with a solid 3/8 top. What will happen is that the tension knob on the bracket will push the 3/8 toward the narrow portion of the opening.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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