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Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter

  • Price: $6.95
  • GBP 4.44
  • B&H # MA262
  • Mfr# 262

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  • Replaces #3298

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The Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter converts a 1/4"-20 flash accessory into a shoe mount, and allows off-camera shoe cords like the Nikon SC-17, SC-28, and SC-29 to be mounted upon brackets that only feature a 1/4"-20 screw. It is also popular for use as a "sacrificial" shoe mount to put under an off-camera cord which already has a shoe underneath, so that wear & tear occurs upon this piece as opposed to the more fragile and expensive cord itself.

Replaces old part number 3298.

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Manfrotto262 Nikon Flash Adapter
 
4.7

(based on 29 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

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96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (25)
  • Strong construction (21)
  • Lightweight (16)
  • Reliable (16)
  • Packs small / compresses (10)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Weddings (8)
    • Family photos (4)
    • Travel (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Semi-pro photographer (9), Photo enthusiast (8), Pro photographer (8)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (13)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    A must for most off shoe cords

    This is a must if you have any type of off shoe cord with a plastic base on it. You might get away with out one with a light flash, however if you have ...Read complete review

    This is a must if you have any type of off shoe cord with a plastic base on it. You might get away with out one with a light flash, however if you have a heavy one just buy it. This product in my opinion is over priced for a 30 cent washer and 15cent screw. B&H has it priced competitively against their competers, however the company that makes it is charging way to much in my opinion. This is still a must to have with the off shoe cords with plastic bases, I can not repeat that enough. Also do not even bother to try to get by cheaper by going to the hardware store and find a work around, I spent enough time finding out that will not work. Just go ahead and buy one, I have one for every off shoe cord.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Useful, but cheaply avoided

    Yes, the photo shows what is included & I didn't have time to get to a hardware store to save $5 on this item prior to receiving it.

    The clearance it...Read complete review

    Yes, the photo shows what is included & I didn't have time to get to a hardware store to save $5 on this item prior to receiving it.

    The clearance it provides on a Nikon with a flash bracket and SC-29 adapter works.

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    5.0

    Need for Brolly Lastolite Handle

    By 2niner7

    from Mid MO

    About Me Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Portraits

      Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

      You will need this if you are using a Brolly Lastolite Handle with a Nikon flash and a Radio Popper receiver.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Gets the job done

      By Jenna

      from Chicago

      About Me Semi-Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

          It does just what it should - no more, no less. I'm very pleased.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          Simple and Works

          By Murph

          from Chattanooga

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Macro Photography
            • Portraits
            • Traveling

            Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

            I use these on Radio Popper flash brackets in order to attach the brackets to umbrella holders that are on stands.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            Fixed the problem

            By Practitioner

            from Cincinnati, Ohio

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Pack
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

            • None

            Best Uses

            • Used for all shots

            Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

            I am going to order another flash adapter for my other camera. I am using this on my Canon shoe cord and it worked out great! Love it!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            Essential gear.

            By Joe

            from Sackets Harbor, NY

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Pack
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                A must have and well built. The pieces are heavy duty metal hold the flash securely.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                4.0

                Excellent quality

                By J.C. López-Johnston

                from Kingsville, Texas

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy to Use
                • Lightweight
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                  I use the 262 Nikon Flash Adapter by Manfrotto to set my flash on a bracket. B&W film is still my passion, so I use my FM2A with flash, but since I got a bracket as a gift from former student, I really knew that I wanted to use it with SC-17 cord and the flash.

                  Even when it looks like as simple... it is strong... so not worry about problems getting loose.

                  I only do not like that the peace is not angled as is an actual hot shoe. Sometimes It makes me feel that it may slip off the bracket.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes

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                  5.0

                  Solid attachment for accessories

                  By J in TO

                  from Toronto

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Attaches securely
                  • Reliable
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Accessory attachment

                    Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                    I bought this adapter after purchasing a similar product off a popular auction site. Unlike the one I bought off the auction site, this adapter holds solid to the base of accessory and doesn't spin loose when the flash cord tugs on it.

                    I've used this with a SU-800, SB-600, and SC-28. Mounted on flash stands and on a Stroboframe.

                    Don't bother trying to DIY or go with cheap(er) imitations - I wish I bought this first before I tried those methods.

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                    • No

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                    4.0

                    A necessity

                    By BobN

                    from Colorado

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Easy to Use
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                        This is something Nikon should have done from day one -- makes the SC-XX cord work on my Stroboframe flash-shoe bracket. It's not quite perfect though. The screw head protrudes a bit where I believe it should be flat. Otherwise, well made and well worth the price.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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                        5.0

                        Works like a charm

                        By Gerry

                        from new york

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy to Use
                        • Lightweight
                        • Reliable

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Flash photography

                          Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                          I need this piece to attach it to the stand on my flash bracket.

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

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                          5.0

                          great product,will buy again.

                          By rocky

                          from illinois

                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy to Use
                          • Reliable
                          • Strong Construction

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Weddings/Events

                            Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                            It can be use on any flashlight on bracket with
                            sides broken on off the camera shoe cord.

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

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                            5.0

                            Excellent Choice

                            By Cabane

                            from Edmundston NB

                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy to Use

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Sports/Action

                              Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                              Required with the Nikon SC28

                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • No

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                              5.0

                              Easy to mount flash on a bracket

                              By DR

                              from California

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Pack
                              • Easy to Use
                              • Lightweight
                              • Reliable
                              • Strong Construction

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Family Photos
                                • Weddings/Events

                                Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                                For mounting off-camera flash on bracket.

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                                5.0

                                Solid Product!

                                By deb

                                from maine

                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy to Use

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                    Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                                    Absolute necessity for using with a Stroboframe.
                                    Nice solid connection piece that keeps flash from wobbling.

                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

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                                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    VERY NEEDED

                                    By HATE NICKNAMES

                                    from AMSTERDAM,NY

                                    About Me Pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy to Use
                                    • Lightweight
                                    • Reliable
                                    • Strong Construction

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

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

                                      Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                                      IF YOU HAVE A NIKON CORD FOR OFF CAMERA USE. YOU MUST HAVE THIS PRODUCT FOR USE ON YOUR STROBOFRAME BRACKET. IT IS NEEDED. CAN'T USE THE CORD WITHOUT IT. SO SPENT THE [$]

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                                      • No

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                                      4.0

                                      Not bad. Attaches easily

                                      By Rob

                                      from Geldersheim, Germany

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Easy To Pack
                                      • Easy to Use
                                      • Lightweight
                                      • Reliable
                                      • Strong Construction

                                      Cons

                                      • Could be thicker

                                      Best Uses

                                        Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                                        I was a little disappointed that Nikon made the SC-29 with only a screw option. I definitely need to be more flexible than that and a screw on adapter takes too much time. This cheap little adapter came quite in handy, however. It works great. The only problem that I have is that it's not thick enough to support itself on a stand that doesn't have a way to lock it. This means I had to buy another light stand adapter that has a locking mechanism built in so that this doesn't slip off when I'm using my SB-900.

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                                        • No

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                                        5.0

                                        Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter

                                        By Rites of Spring

                                        from NY, NY

                                        About Me Pro Photographer

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Functions as described
                                        • Strong Construction

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Weddings/Events

                                          Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                                          -Allows you to mount an off camera flash module (ttl cord) or a Lumedyne/Norman type flash head onto a flash bracket.

                                          -Provides a "cold" metal shoe that can mount onto a flash bracket.

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                                          4.0

                                          Good, but incomplete

                                          By SGlaser

                                          from St. Paul, MN

                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Easy to Use
                                          • Lightweight
                                          • Strong Construction

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                              Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                                              A good way to add a shoe foot to a Nikon SC-17, 28, 29 etc. sync cord. It's very well made. One thing it's missing however, is a 1/4" tooth lock washer to keep the foot from loosening up & twisting. A 10 cent lock washer can be found at your local hardware store.

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                                              5.0

                                              Flashy

                                              By Lonzo

                                              from San Antonio

                                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Easy To Pack
                                              • Easy to Use
                                              • Lightweight
                                              • Strong Construction

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                  Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                                                  Great idea to prevent wear

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                                                  4.0

                                                  Little expensive but useful

                                                  By henryphoto

                                                  from Rego,Park, NY

                                                  About Me Pro Photographer

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Strong Construction

                                                  Cons

                                                  • Expensive for the size

                                                  Best Uses

                                                    Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                                                    I use this for my Canon Cord 2. My Cord 2's plastic always break. It won't hold on the hot/cold shoe due to the broken plastic piece. I screwed this onto the bottom and now I can use it again with a metal base.

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                                                    4.0

                                                    A must for most off shoe cords

                                                    By impatient perfectionist

                                                    from Jacksonville, Florida

                                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Easy To Pack
                                                    • Easy to Use
                                                    • Lightweight
                                                    • Reliable
                                                    • Strong Construction

                                                    Cons

                                                    • Pricey

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Family Photos
                                                    • Weddings/Events

                                                    Comments about Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash Adapter:

                                                    This is a must if you have any type of off shoe cord with a plastic base on it. You might get away with out one with a light flash, however if you have a heavy one just buy it. This product in my opinion is over priced for a 30 cent washer and 15cent screw. B&H has it priced competitively against their competers, however the company that makes it is charging way to much in my opinion. This is still a must to have with the off shoe cords with plastic bases, I can not repeat that enough. Also do not even bother to try to get by cheaper by going to the hardware store and find a work around, I spent enough time finding out that will not work. Just go ahead and buy one, I have one for every off shoe cord.

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