Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw)
Stroboframe Shoe - Like the bracket Shoe Mount (300-SHO), but without a bracket-locating pin. This Universal Shoe Mount is for general purpose photo applications. It mounts to light stands or flat surfaces, can be used to upgrade non-Stroboframe flash brackets or mounted on the flash arm of many Stroboframe brackets to provide a convenient way of attaching shoe-mount accessories such as remote flash triggers.
| Weight | Approx. 6 oz (170.1 g) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 95 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (72)
- Easy to use (72)
- Lightweight (70)
- Reliable (63)
- Strong construction (14)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (44)
- Studio (35)
- Everyday (29)
- Travel (24)
- Macro photography (22)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (42), Professional (23), Semi-professional (23), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (21)
Most Liked Positive Review
The best cold shoe...period
Based on other's recommendations I picked up one Stroboframe 300-405 Accessory Shoe from a local retailer. After an hour or so of playing with it, I gotta tell ya...I am scrapping ...Read complete review
Based on other's recommendations I picked up one Stroboframe 300-405 Accessory Shoe from a local retailer. After an hour or so of playing with it, I gotta tell ya...I am scrapping all of my other shoes for this. A really great design. The Stroboframe method of holding the shoe is very much like an Arca-Swiss tripod plate, it binds the shoe along both sides for the entire length of the shoe, with a wedge capture design. In fact, if the device shoe's edges were an inverse wedge, it would be exactly like an Arca-Swiss plate. It is this design that prevents the thumbscrew from loosening, as there is no movement or vibration possible in such a design, once tightened. Also the side of the mount that moves with the thumbscrew is spring-mounted to track the thumbscrew position as you tighten or loosen the shoe mount.The thumbscrew is large and comfortable enough to torque it down tightly, and there is no movement whatsoever, no wobble, no nothing. It comes supplied with a 1/4-20 mounting thumbscrew that is 0.5" long and runs up through the whole body of the shoe. I mounted this to one side of one of my dual SB 800 + Pocket Wizard brackets, tightened it down, and moved around rather roughly with this unit on a monopod, as my assistant would at an event. The other side had one of my rigs with the single side setscrew and the Nikon locking pin hole I drilled in the ABS. After about 10 minutes, the wobble from my other shoe became evident, and required tightening. The Stroboframe shoe did not move, and actually required some effort to take off the rig after 30 minutes of fairly violent movement.I am buying these for all of my supports, they are awesome. [...] They also work fine with the new SB-900.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Well-made...it's a Stroboframe; But...
I bought the shoe to use on my Stroboframe Flip Flash.
Well-made, but the mounting screw will not work with the Stroboframe flip-flash 35. The wings are too large, and there i...Read complete review
I bought the shoe to use on my Stroboframe Flip Flash.
Well-made, but the mounting screw will not work with the Stroboframe flip-flash 35. The wings are too large, and there is no anti-twist arrangement on the shoe.
Presently, I am using velcro on my bracket and sc-17 cord, mounted with a 1/2 inch 1/4-20 machine screw. I suppose the velcro would do by itself, but I tend to overdo stuff. But, my flash mounting does not twist...ever! Unfortunately, the Stroboframe shoe does not provide the hoped-for improvement.
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
I use this to connect my hot shoe flash to my light stand. works perfectly, not worried about it breaking.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Studio
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
I got a pair of these to connect my Canon 430EX and 580EX II Speedlites to Manfrotto light stands via Manfrotto 026 Swivel Lite-Tite Umbrella Adapters. I had been using the just the foot-plates that came with the flashes but they are not durable and after having to get one replaced I decided it was much safer to have my expensive flashes more firmly attached to the stands. For their low price I thought these would be cheap insurance. I wish I had known to buy them when I got the stands.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
All metal construction does what it's supposed to do. Add one of these onto one of the large Joby Tripods and you can mount your flash almost anywhere
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
Does exactly what it should in holding my flash and wireless trigger. Seems durable but haven't put it through a lot of paces yet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
Easy to use. Solid build.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Portraits
- Social events
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
I use these clamps on tripods being used to hold slave flashes. I also use these clamps on frames to hold the flash with a flash control cable attachment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
Very good quality and easy to get a good grip when clamping down on
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
Quality build, strong and sturdy. The screw in clip was upside down when I received it, but after i fixed that, it holds my flashes very well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Studio
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
Solid and rugged
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Not Functional
Best Uses
- Home
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
I bought the shoe to use on my Stroboframe Flip Flash.
Well-made, but the mounting screw will not work with the Stroboframe flip-flash 35. The wings are too large, and there is no anti-twist arrangement on the shoe.
Presently, I am using velcro on my bracket and sc-17 cord, mounted with a 1/2 inch 1/4-20 machine screw. I suppose the velcro would do by itself, but I tend to overdo stuff. But, my flash mounting does not twist...ever! Unfortunately, the Stroboframe shoe does not provide the hoped-for improvement.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
I use the shoes to create different flash mounts.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- All Aluminum Construction
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Portraits
- Strobist Speedlight
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
The Stroboframe adjustable cold shoe is constructed of aluminum with a black powder coated finish. This cold shoe has an adjustable flange allowing it to hold a speedlight firmly in place by tightening a thumbscrew. I have two of these cold shoes and I am completely satisfied with their quality construction and functionality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
Very well made. Want to get lots more.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
works as expected, sturdy, nicely adjustable.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
Very nice quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Well built quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
Very sturdy and very reliable. I dont even need to use the built in lock on my speedlight. The built quiality is excellent and it feels like I wont even have to replace it at all.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- Always check you flash
Best Uses
- Events Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
Takes abuse of event photography. First I have replaced in many years.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
Nice and solid grasp of an SB-900.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
This is a great little shoe mount that feels sturdy and seems to be of good build quality. I have no had any trouble with it holding my Canon 430ex ii.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Stroboframe Shoe - General Purpose (Includes 1/4 x 20 Mounting Screw):
Designed to isolate SB-900 electrical contacts from the mount; excellent clamping, less expensive than the cold shoe listed with the SB-900 accessories. It is not tagged as a cold shoe by B&H so a search for "cold shoe" doesn't pick it out.
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