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Interfit SGM500 Flex Mount for the Vivitar 285HV

  • Price: $7.95
  • B&H # INSGM500
  • Mfr# SGM500

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This is an Interfit SGM500 Flex Mount for the Vivitar 285HV on-camera flash. It is an integral part of the Strobies series of flash light shapers.

There are several light shapers that work with the Flex Mount. A Snoot, Barndoor Set, Softbox, Honeycomb Grids, and Bounce Cards are available separately.

The Flex Mount is correctly fitted when your flash cannot be pushed any further inside it and is flush with the central hole.

Color gels may be fitted inside the Flex Mount
For best results and to avoid damage, attach any shapers before mounting the Flex Mount onto your flash

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Interfit SGM500 Flex Mount for the Vivitar 285HV
 
4.0

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Pros

  • Easy to use (4)
  • Strong construction (4)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Family photos (3)
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    4.0

    attached securely

    By Wheaton photographer

    from Wheaton, IL

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Portraits

      Comments about Interfit SGM500 Flex Mount for the Vivitar 285HV:

      Attached pretty well to the Vivitar 285, but it is just a friction fit. As long as it is mounted on a light stand it work OK but it can work its way off if you are moving the flash a lot.

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      4.0

      Works great once you figure it out

      By pixelgeek

      from Des Moines, IA

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • No Instructions

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Weddings/Events

      Comments about Interfit SGM500 Flex Mount for the Vivitar 285HV:

      I purchased two of these. This is required for Interfit softboxes, octobox, snoot, etc. It didn't come with any instructions. Works great. Fits on the flash head snug and I haven't had any problems with it yet.

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      4.0

      Good for the price.

      By Mike A

      from Austin, TX

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Sports/Action

        Comments about Interfit SGM500 Flex Mount for the Vivitar 285HV:

        I use it with the globe diffuser attachment which works well. Does have a tendency to come loose if not careful. A little gaffer tape will make sure it doesn't go anywhere.

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        5.0

        I think it works perfectly.

        By jdaniellew

        from Atlanta, Ga

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Commercial
          • Family Photos
          • Portaiture
          • Weddings/Events

          Comments about Interfit SGM500 Flex Mount for the Vivitar 285HV:

          Honestly, I thought it was very easy to get on. It's snug, but you want it to be. It's also easy to take off. I havent had any issues with it at all. All the attachments I've ordered fit on perfectly.

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          3.0

          Tight fit, but falls off easily?

          By JohnA

          from Mahopac, NY

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy to use

          Cons

          • Hard to attatch
          • loose fit

          Best Uses

          • Studio lighting

          Comments about Interfit SGM500 Flex Mount for the Vivitar 285HV:

          I bought this adaptor in conjunction with other Strobist accessories, and a pair of Vivitar 285HV Flash Heads. The adaptor is a little tough to get onto the Vivitar head, and once it's on, it's not a tight fit and falls off fairly easily! Not a big problem for locked-down studio work, but annoying that a small movement or adjustment can often cause the adaptor to fall off, bringing the Snoot or Barn Door assembly with it.

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