Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

This puppy sits in my umbrella bracket and holds my SB900 flash unit. Ain't no plastic piece here, in Spigot we trust.

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

These spigots are pretty basic: 1/4" male on one end and 3/8" female on the other. They are made of brass so softer and not as strong as some alternatives. Still not sure what that hole in the middle is for but I figure it makes it lighter and easier to manufacturer. If you need something like this then this is one of the few choices out there.

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

Replacement part. Does the job.

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I use this with the 143BKT Camera Platform for Magic Arm By Manfrotto

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

Can't have enough of these around.

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

This spigot is a critical component of my flash lighting setup. It's 31 grams of sanity and I'll always have a couple of extras on hand.

I mount the 1/4-20 into my PocketWizard TT5 and the center column fits into the 5/8" receptacle in my light stands. These can also be used in a pinch to convert 1/4-20 to 3/8-16, but there are better approaches to that.

High build quality, with no burrs or notched threads.

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

Great product

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

it fits perfectly, just like i knew it would.

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

Need it to connect bits together, and while not expensive, seems pricey. But it's the only option for what it does.

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The Manfrotto equipment is built much more solid than other cheaper imitations.

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

It does what it's made for. It's strong reliable and will last.

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

A great design that works well with DIY strobist setups. Big hole through middle makes it easy to tighten.

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

I use this with the bogen nano clamp as a substitute for a stud because it is so much lighter. It leaves me with a reducing clamping area because of the hole but it is so light :)

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

I needed this short spigot to replace my missing one and it worked beautifully on my manfrotto light stand.

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

This is a must have piece of hardware for your monopod ie off camera flash.
Very essential product. I use it for my Q flash, manfrotto adpater to my zumbrella. Sick indeed

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

Although the 1/4-20 and 3/8" spigot is a staple in every photographers arsenal, the bottom-line is quality construction and value. A+++ on both counts for the 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread by Manfrotto.

Highly recommended.

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

I use this product to attach flashes to light stands. It works very simply with the Manfrotto Lite-Tite and is adaptable for two different sizes of screws

Comments about Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread:

A must for mounting hot and strobe lights. Very high quality.