Shoe Mount & 1/4"-20 Adapters
Bescor Mini Ball Head Mount
- Load Capacity: 2 lb
- Notch for 90° Tilting
- 1/4"-20 Screw on Top for Attaching Gear
- Shoe Mount on Bottom with 1/4"-20 Thread
CAMVATE Shoe Mount Adapter with 3/8"-16 Post and Locking Thumb Wheels
- Cold Shoe Foot with 3/8"-16 Post
- 2 Locking Thumb Wheels
- Mount Photo or Video Accessories to Post
- Aluminum Alloy Construction
DigitalFoto Solution Limited 1/4"-20 Mount to Shoe Adapter Cold Hot Shoe
Leofoto FA-01 Hot Shoe Adapter
- 1/4" Male Mounting Stud
- CNC-Machined 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Offers Extra Mounting Options
- For Nikon or Canon Hot/Cold Shoes
CAMVATE 1/4"-20 Mini Ball Head Support
- 1/4"-20 Male to Female
- 3.3 lb Load Capacity
- 360° Swivel / 90° Tilt Adjustment
- Aluminum Construction
Frio Hold Universal Shoe Mount
- Lightweight Polymer Composite
- 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screw Threads
- Fits Most Standard Shoe Mounts
- Compact and Lightweight at 1.76 oz
DigitalFoto Solution Limited Mini Tripod Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 5.5 lb
- Height: 2.8"
- Aluminum Construction
- 1/4"-20 Threaded Camera Mount
CAMVATE C1620 Dual 1/4"-20 Mount to Shoe Adapter (Black)
- Cold Shoe
- Attaches with Two 1/4"-20 Screws
- Dual Attachment Prevents Deviation
- Anodized Aluminum Alloy Construction
Godox L-Type Bracket Mount for LED Panels
- 1/4"-20 Screw for Attaching to Light
- Shoe Mount with 1/4"-20 Threaded Hole
- Tilts 90°
- Locking Rings on Each Mount
Niceyrig Cold Shoe Mount with 3/8"-16 ARRI-Style Accessory Screw
- Universal Shoe for Camera Accessory
- Nonelectronic Cold Shoe Design
- Knurled 3/8"-16 Anti-Twist Screw
- Holes in Screw for Tightening Leverage
CAMVATE C0992 1/4"-20 Mount to Cold Shoe or 1/4"-20 Screw Adapter
- Two Independent Parts
- Cold Shoe that Attaches to 1/4"-20 Mount
- Shoe-Mounted 1/4"-20 Screw with 2 Bases
- Dual Support Option
CAMVATE 3-Way Cold Shoe Mount with Knurled Shoe Mount Adapter
ikan Elements Cold Shoe Adapter
Ulanzi Hot Shoe Adapter
SmallHD Hot Shoe Ball Mount
RPS Lighting Adjustable Accessory Shoe
- Fits Various Size Shoes on Speedlites
- Twin Spring Loaded Clamps
- All Metal Construction
- 1/4-20 Thread for Light Stand or Tripod
SHAPE Universal Male Cold Shoe Adapter
- 1/4"-20 Stud on Top, Male Shoe Bottom
- For Use with Female Cold Shoe, Magic Arm
- 0.5" Spacer with 1/4"-20 Threaded Socket
- Adjustable 1/4"-20 Screw Included
SHAPE 3-Sided Cold Shoe Mount
- Provides 3 Cold Shoes for Accessories
- Cold Shoe or 1/4"-20 Socket Mountable
- Durable Aluminum Construction
- Easy-to-Grip Thumbscrew Knob
Sunwayfoto CB-06 Cold Shoe Adapter with Arca-Type Base
- Arca-Type QR Base
- 1/4"-20 Base Mounting Socket
- Cold Shoe Top Receiver
- 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Side Mounting Sockets
Niceyrig Cold Shoe Adapter with 3/8"-16 Anti-Twist Screw Mount
- Three Cold Shoe Mounts
- 3/8"-16 Anti-Twist Screw Mount
- One 3/8"-16 & Three 1/4"-20 Threads
- Aluminum Alloy Construction
ikan SM-301 Heavy-Duty Shoe Mount
- Mini Swivel Ball Head
- Works with Rigs, Brackets, or Stands
- Cold or Hot Shoe Compatible
- 1/4"-20 Threaded Top Male Mount
Benro MeVIDEO Livestream Triple Cold Shoe Adapter
- Adds Three Accessory Cold Shoes
- Includes Removable 1/4"-20 Shoe Adapter
- Solid Aluminum Construction
- Black Anodized Finish
CAMVATE 3-Way Cold Shoe Mount with 1/4"-20 Extension Arm
- Triple Shoe Mount with 1/4"-20 Threads
- Attach up to 3 Shoe Mount Accessories
- 4.9" Extension Arm
- 1/4"-20 D-Ring Screw on Each End
Sunwayfoto HB-01 Mini Ball Head
- Holds Small Photo and Video Accessories
- Aluminum and Steel Construction
- Weight: 3.5 oz
- 1/4"-20 Top Threaded Mount
Leofoto QR Flash Adapter for L Plate Side Mount
- Arca-Swiss & Cold Shoe Compatible
- Quick Release Plate
- V-Type Automatic Lock Clamp
Vello Cold Shoe Extension (8")
- Holds Multiple Shoe-Mounted Accessories
- Rail Slides and Rotates
- Mounts to Camera's Hot Shoe
- 3/8" Male Bolt & 1/4"-20 Female Threads
Cam Caddie 1/4" x 20 Flashner Kit Cold Shoe Extension (6")
- Made on Traditional Flash Shoe Platform
- Easily Mount Multiple Accessories
- Double-Sided Mounting
- Quick Release Design
Using Hot Shoe Mounts & Cold Shoe Mounts
Hot shoe mounts allow you to connect a digital camera to a variety of devices such as flash units, flash modifier accessories, GPS receiver units, electronic viewfinders, and more. They're especially useful for older camera models, as they allow for additional features.
Hot Shoe Mounts vs. Cold Shoe Mounts
Camera hot shoes have electrical connections that allow flash units and other compatible accessories to transfer information to the camera. As a result, you can add more power and performance to your camera. For instance, external flashes that attach to the camera via the hot shoe mount have a higher flash power than built-in flashes. Cold shoe mounts, on the other hand, are professional video lighting mounts and brackets without electrical contacts. You can use them for flash lights and other macro and ringlight accessories. You can also use them on tripods and light stands.
How to Select the Right Camera Shoe Mount
Different cameras require different shoe mounts. Consider the carrying capacity of your camera shoe mount, especially if you're planning to use bulky accessories such as flashes, LED lights, monitors, and microphones. If you're taking still videos, then choose a camera shoe mount with a clamp for proper stability. For handheld camera shooting, consider a shoe mount with a pivoting adjustment that'll keep the flash on the camera, whether you're holding the camera vertically or horizontally. This helps maintain consistently oriented shadows on the subject. Browse for universally designed models so you don't have to shop for new hot shoe accessories when switching from one camera to another.
Check out B&H Photo and Video's wide selection of cold and hot shoe adapters to find the right equipment for your shooting needs.