The Manfrotto 014-14 Rapid Adapter is a locking adapter that fits any light stand with a 5/8" top stud, and will allow vertical or horizontal mounting of a light fixture, flash, or camera that has a 1/4"-20 threaded receptor.
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I own two of these and use them on Bogen 2-section articulated swivel arms to put Nikon speedlights in some otherwise awkward spaces. On top of the rapid adaptors, I put mini-ball heads ...Read complete review
I own two of these and use them on Bogen 2-section articulated swivel arms to put Nikon speedlights in some otherwise awkward spaces. On top of the rapid adaptors, I put mini-ball heads and on top of that I screw in the Nikon speedlight stands that came with my SB-800s. And I put the whole shebang (articulated swivel arm with rapid adaptor and mini-ball head) on a Bogen super clamp. This is a great way to mount a flash in a space that's too tight for a light stand.
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Simple and effective but not very flexible. Buy the 026 Swivel Umbrella Adaptr (Lite-Tite) instead...a few more bucks but worth it.
Simple and effective but not very flexible. Buy the 026 Swivel Umbrella Adaptr (Lite-Tite) instead...a few more bucks but worth it.
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Comments about Manfrotto 014-14 Rapid Adapter - 5/8" Stud to 1/4-20" Thread:
High quality material and works like it is supposed to do.
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This little unit is simply a good little piece. Strongly built. The shaft and nut would be nice if they were a little thicker because I was a little afraid it might break off with my Beauty dish attached but I just backed it up with 2 fender washers and it seems to hold perfect.
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All metal except the knob as is most Manfrotto products.
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Using this piece for a DIY tether table project, in conjunction with the Manfrotto tripod accessory arm (MA131DDB).
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I bought two of these to replace the ones on my Smith-Victor 720SG lights and I am not disappointed! The are solid and easier to remove than the original item.
If you need something like this, I highly recommend this product!
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I use this product to mount a camera slider on light stands for side sliding - works great!
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Learned about this item from a Videomaker (June 2010)DIY make your own lights. One can adapt a very low cost halagen shop light to a standard light stand with very little effort. Works great...
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I own two of these and use them on Bogen 2-section articulated swivel arms to put Nikon speedlights in some otherwise awkward spaces. On top of the rapid adaptors, I put mini-ball heads and on top of that I screw in the Nikon speedlight stands that came with my SB-800s. And I put the whole shebang (articulated swivel arm with rapid adaptor and mini-ball head) on a Bogen super clamp. This is a great way to mount a flash in a space that's too tight for a light stand.
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Cheap, reliable, simple and extremely useful. Everyone should have one. Its small and will fit in any bag!
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Comments about Manfrotto 014-14 Rapid Adapter - 5/8" Stud to 1/4-20" Thread:
This beautiful little adapter is just what I needed to connect my painter's pole rig with the Kacey metal head adapter I got for it. It allows me to attach my Pocket Wizard AC7 straight to the pole. Awesome product!
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ease adapter
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It is a great tool used to connect a pocket wizard to the bottom of the camera! Also must purchase a 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread to connect to pocket wizard!
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Very helpful and useful adapter. I use these adapters all the time. Exceptionally made, Manfrotto leads the pack.
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I typically use the adaptor to toss thyristor-flashes on light stands. For certain situations, I often don't need to use umbrella adaptors, and this guy comes in quite handy!
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Very usefull on the bottom of a Norman 200B, or Lumydine type of flash head. In fact usefull where there is a 1/4x20 female thread and you need to mount the object via a stud to something like a supper clamp or an umbrella swivel.
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Nice light to medium duty adaptor. Works well with small lighting instruments.
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Simple and effective but not very flexible. Buy the 026 Swivel Umbrella Adaptr (Lite-Tite) instead...a few more bucks but worth it.
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