Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite)

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

The weight alone tells you this is no ordinary adapter. It is nice and sturdy. I don't have to worry about putting my expensive speedlites on here. The pull out handle take a little getting used to. The reversible studs just add to the sturdiness.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

This works exactly as advertised. Great for studio or location shoots.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

The best is all I can say.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

Great piece of hard ware. Built out of metal, not cheap plastic

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

This adapter hits just the right balance between reasonably light weight and sturdy support. The lever used to adjust the tilt is not too stiff to move easily but it holds position well when used with my large speed light and modest sized octobox.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

This product was recommended to me by a professional photographer with many years of experience working with studio lighting. The build quality like anything else I have by Manfrotto is excellent and the bracket is extremely sturdy and yet versatile. Overall a good addition to any basic lighting rig.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

What can I say? Manfrotto is as good as it gets!

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

I use these for location shoots where i will use my speedlights with umbrellas.
They are very sturdy for this use and can handle being moved around while setup.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

This is a sturdy adaptor that lets you swivel your light and umbrella to whatever angle you need.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

This worked flawlessly for me. Well built and easy to use.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

The quality is great, but I was concerned about the clumsy long tightening handle until I discovered that it's spring loaded. Just pull it straight out and reposition it if it's bumping against the speedlight or other. Clearly a tested and proven design. The two brass fittings are bound to get lost. Too bad they can't be connected somehow to the side of the unit in some kind of snap-in device.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

As always, good metal construction from Manfrotto.
I screwed a Manfrotto 175 spring clamp into the stud in the end. Between the swivel and the set screw for the stud, I can now twist this around to about any angle. Great combo for holding 24x36 foam board backdrop.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

This was my first adapter so, i can't comapre it with others. Till now used once and i didn't had any issues setting it up. Looked heavy.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

This swivel are well built and you get what you paid for. They are perfect for what I do. I mount speedlights with pocket wizards flex and the umbrella angle is just the way it should be...pointing towards the center.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

Good tool! Strong and easy to use.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

I use this Adapter on my C-Stand to secure a Nikon SB-900 and a large umbrella. The knobs are large and easily accessible allowing my to really tighten things down, especially important when positioning my setup close to above the model. Have not experienced and unwanted movement of my setup ever.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

Quite simply, it does the job.

Locks in tightly, it's easy to adjust, solid construction and it comes with reversible studs.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

Moving around from location to location, customizable equipment is key to lugging the least equipment. The Lite-Tites are PERFECT.

It is the perfect solution for shooting with off-cam speedlights when you want to use an umbrella or softbox on an umbrella shaft. Screw the reversible connector into the stand for a speedlight, drop the connector into the socket, tighten up, push the shaft through, tighten, and shoot! It's really that easy.
Or remove the connectors and use it with a lightstand and lights with stud connectors.

As with all Manfrotto products, it has solid construction, very sturdy, and easily adjustable. The tightening knobs keep everything firmly in place--no lights creeping up or down from loose grips.

The only flaw is that the tightening screw for the screw connectors don't go through the hole in the stud. The screw connector is too large, so it doesn't fit far down enough for the hole to line up with the screw. The screw does very well holding it tight in place, though.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

Glad I went with the Manfrotto. Have a small exposure to equipment in general, but have found Manfrotto to be a very solid brand.

Using with the Basic 6' Manfrotto lighting stand and hotshoe adapter.

Comments about Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter (Lite-Tite):

Used with a Manfrotto stand (1051BAC) and Speedlite 550EX for umbrella shots. Solidly built, inludes necessary adapters. Packaging makes you wonder if you got a knock off because it seems so cheap. Nevertheless, the actual product is great, instructions would be useful (especially for the upper spigot). The upper spigot has a hole drilled through it and it looks like the part you tighten should go through it, but it doesn't, shouldn't and isn't important. The drilled hole is only there to allow you to stick a screwdriver (etc) in and tighten it more onto your (whatever you're putting on top of the swivel adapter).