Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount

  • Price: $21.99
  • B&H # PHMCUSM
  • Mfr# AC-BSWCP

Product Highlights

  • Removable Shoe
  • 5/8" Receiver

This item only works with flashes that have a knurled locking ring. For other flashes, replace the standard shoe with Stroboframe's accessory shoe (catalog #300405, B&H code STAS).

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This is a Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount 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 inch. It also includes a shoe mount, which will accept virtually any shoe-mount flash unit.

NOTE: The flash shoe included with this product is only intended for use with flashes that have a knurled locking ring. For flashes that use a lever or other method of locking, it is necessary to buy an accessory flash shoe to replace the unit included with the clamp. The Stroboframe accessory shoe, catalog #300405, is recommended.

Bracket tilts and swivels to make aiming the light or flash easy.
Has locking umbrella socket.
Weight 0.7 lb (317g)

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Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount
 
4.5

(based on 100 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (60)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (33)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (66)
  • Attach securely (61)
  • Easy to use (22)
  • Long-lasting (21)
  • Good color value (14)

Cons

  • Flimsy (4)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (62)
  • Indoors (40)
  • Outdoors (29)
  • Outdoor events / games (27)
  • Low light (24)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Semi-pro photographer (29), Photo enthusiast (17), Pro photographer (16), Professional (15), Enthusiast (10)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (15)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Works Very Well For Me

I use these clamps to hold my Nikon SB-600, SB-800 and SB-900 speedlights with and without umbrellas. I use them on heavy duty and lightweight light-stands with and without booms. This...Read complete review

I use these clamps to hold my Nikon SB-600, SB-800 and SB-900 speedlights with and without umbrellas. I use them on heavy duty and lightweight light-stands with and without booms. This is the second one I purchased - I purchased the 1st one about a year ago and have used it extensively. They are sturdy, reliable and versatile. Some have expressed concern that the hot-shoe adapter itself is made from metal and worry about the possibility of shorting out a flash. I can tell you that there is not a concern with the Nikon SB-600, SB-800 and SB-900 as there is plenty of distance between the flash contacts and the bracket when the flash is mounted. Excellent product in my opinion - 5 stars all the way.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Cheap but it Works!

This is priced cheap and it is cheap. I don't see it lasting. The hot shoe does not hold my 580EX II stable. You have to crank up the screw and a little movement...Read complete review

This is priced cheap and it is cheap. I don't see it lasting. The hot shoe does not hold my 580EX II stable. You have to crank up the screw and a little movement loosens the crank. I bought one to try it out, now I know. I never used it! I did'nt say Photoflex is bad, just these type of umbrella swivels are. Photoflex makes other great products. For $16 more though, the Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter is worth every penny! I bought one to test it out as soon as I laid my hands on the first one I didn't even try it, I bought 3 more. And for $34 more the top of the line is Chimera Double Axis Stand Adapter. Give these guys a look! You do get what you pay for...

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5.0

NICE!

By Kumori1030

from Union City, CA

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable

Cons

  • Weak Construction

Best Uses

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

Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

I love this. It holds my umbrellas and my softbox.

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  • No

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5.0

Easy to use

By Jun

from Olathe, KS

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Use

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Night Photography
    • Portraits

    Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

    It's easy to use with good price.

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    • No

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    4.0

    Works

    By jcdovala

    from Thousand Oaks, CA

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

        This multiclamp works well for the $$. There are lots of configurations you can setup. Not sure about long term capabilities and there's a fair amount of slop in the female receptacles of the clamp. However, it's working for me. I actually took the coldshoe and installed it on my Lastolite M2 bracket for a much better speedlight holder.

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        • No

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        5.0

        Multiclamp

        By Mike W

        from St. Louis, MO

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Fill Flash
          • General Use

          Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

          Excellent value for the money. Very solid construction.

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          • No

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          5.0

          Works as advertised

          By Mr B

          from Belleville,Mi.

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                I have had no problems with it.
                I like Photoflex products.I like the way it is made.

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                • No

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                4.0

                nice piece of equipment

                By Retinaa

                from new york

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight
                • Versatile

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • General Use

                  Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                  very easy to use. the best thing to use with your flash

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes

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                  5.0

                  Great clamp

                  By Rob the Photog

                  from Lansing, MI

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Sturdy

                  Cons

                  • Bulky

                  Best Uses

                  • General Use
                  • Portraits

                  Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                  This is a great little clamp. Sturdy, good locks (including the tilt lock, which I find to be secure when locked tightly), and really a must have for "home studio" setups.

                  I use this with my speedlights on radio triggers. Allows me to get just the right angle, as well as mounting an umbrella.

                  I don't love the shoe that comes with it, and I find the comments by other reviewers about the possibility of shorting out the contacts on your flash because it's made of metal to be of concern. Because I screw my radio receivers directly into the stud, I have no use for the shoe anyway. If you need the shoe I believe that Photoflex makes a plastic cold shoe that you can buy (if you want to spend more money, that is).

                  Since I don't use the shoe, I personally do not have any complaints about this product.

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                  • No

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                  3.0

                  nice product

                  By kneel

                  from nyc

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Use

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Fill Flash

                    Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                    works well. wish the flash shoe mount was plastic b/c it can short out the contact on bottom of flash. need to add electrical tape to it to prevent this.

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                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Good price for an excellent product

                    By saiki

                    from nagoya, japan

                    About Me Pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Consistent Output
                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Lightweight
                    • Powerful Output
                    • Versatile

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Fill Flash
                      • Portraits

                      Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                      I am a professional photographer and use a lot of multiclamps on my studio and outside. The durability of this product is awesome, my first one has 7 years. The bad thing is the screw of the shoe mount, it easily come out of its place and could be a double screw.

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                      • Yes

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                      4.0

                      Wish I spent more.

                      By Aressem

                      from Vancouver, BC

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Consistent Output
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Lightweight
                      • Versatile

                      Cons

                      • Flimsy

                      Best Uses

                      • Fill Flash
                      • General Use
                      • Portraits

                      Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                      Well.. it does what it's supposed to do. The reason I give it 4/5 stars is because of the build quality. Most of the clamp is made of plastic and the big lever to adjust the tilt sticks quite a bit. It works well, I just wish I spent a little more.

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                      5.0

                      Works great!

                      By Doug

                      from Herrin, IL

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Easy To Use

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • General Use
                        • Indoor
                        • Outdoor

                        Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                        Simple, quick, durable. It just works...and for a great price!

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                        • No

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                        5.0

                        perfect portable solution

                        By FallenAngel

                        from So. California

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Lightweight
                        • Versatile

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Fill Flash
                          • General Use
                          • Night Photography
                          • Photojournalism
                          • Portraits

                          Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                          For a quick lighting solution I use these multiclamps with my speed lites to give me great lighting with out having to carry my studio lighting kit

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                          • No

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                          5.0

                          Great Value

                          By Mitch

                          from Stoneham, MA

                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Good price value
                          • Versatile

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • General Use
                            • Off camera flash

                            Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                            Works as advertised. Great value.

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                            • No

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                            5.0

                            Great Item

                            By Stephen Masker

                            from Denton, TX

                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Consistent Output
                            • Durable
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Lightweight
                            • Versatile

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • General Use
                              • Photojournalism
                              • Portraits

                              Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                              As I've never owned or directly operated a multiclamp before I don't have much to reference.

                              The quality appears sturdy and solid and presumably will last for some time. The item does a good job at holding steady small or medium sized umbrellas with zero to minimal effort. If ever questioning the muliclamp's ability to successfully 'clamp' an umbrella, simply tighten the screw holding the umbrella in place to secure the umbrella further.

                              On larger and more weighty umbrellas, this clamp performs poorly and is not recommended for securing objects of such size. Otherwise, 5 out of 5 stars.

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                              • No

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                              5.0

                              Just what I wanted

                              By Eve

                              from FL

                              About Me Casual Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Durable
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Versatile

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Fill Flash
                                • Portraits

                                Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                                Well made and has a lot of flexibility with different places to put the studs. I use it on my tripod or super clamp and it holds my flash and umbrella. Easy to use and does just what it's supposed to do. Just perfect.

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                                • No

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                                4.0

                                Great, but not perfect

                                By Texas Ranger

                                from Dallas, TX

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Durable
                                • Easy To Use

                                Cons

                                • Heavy

                                Best Uses

                                • Fill Flash
                                • Portraits

                                Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                                The Multiclamp with Shoe Mount is very strong and well-built. It is good enough to hold small softbox or umbrella + a Canon 580 II flash. However, it seems little heavier. The copper rod held by the clamp is not strait on both ends, but I am probably too picky.

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                                4.0

                                Sturdy and Durable

                                By Mataserda

                                from California

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Durable
                                • Easy To Use

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • General Use

                                  Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                                  I love the durability of this product and works well with my Canon Speedlites. The metal part that attaches to the flash unit can unscrew easily when attaching it.

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                                  • No

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                                  5.0

                                  Works Well

                                  By WLM

                                  from Kansas City

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Attach Securely
                                  • Durable
                                  • Good Color Value

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                                      It works well. fits tight does what it is meant to do.

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                                      5.0

                                      Multiclamp

                                      By Anatoliy K

                                      from Federal Way, WA

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

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

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • General Use

                                        Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                                        Nothing really to say, does what it's suppose to do.

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                                        5.0

                                        great

                                        By tina

                                        from new mexico

                                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Durable

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                            Comments about Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount:

                                            good product for the price.

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                                            What's in the Box

                                            Photoflex Multiclamp with Shoe Mount
                                            • Reversible male stud with 1/4-20 and 3/8 in screw thread
                                            • Reversible female stud with 1/4-20 and 3/8 in female thread
                                            • Shoe mount
                                            • 5 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
                                             
                                             
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